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Course Description Course Name : Urban Morphology Course Code : MM-559 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains competence for analysing creation motives of cities, their forms and development processes. Acquires basic knowledge on urban morphology and gains competence for following and examining morphological research Shares the data and conclusions of a research and the knowledge and rational behind them with professionals and unprofessionals openly and systematically Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Investigating physical development of human settlements, comprehensive research on components of urban form Course Contents : Definition of urban morphology, literature review, methods of urban morphological research Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of the concept of urban morphology Relevant reading and research Presentation 2 Sample studies on urban morphology Relevant reading and research Presentation 3 Literature review Relevant reading and research Discussion 4 Selection of study area Relevant reading and research Discussion 5 Examination of visual documents for morphological analysis Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Discussion 6 Methods of morphological analysis Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Presentation 7 Discussion on historical development of study area Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Discussion 8 The analysis of street pattern of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Discussion 9 The analysis of the relationship of the building plot and the city block of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Discussion 10 The analysis of the relationship of the building and the building plot of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Discussion 11 The analysis of the figure-ground of the study area Relevant reading and research, gathering of documents Discussion 12 Mid-term exam Relevant reading and research Submission of preliminary report 13 Discussion of findings Relevant reading and research Discussion 14 Discussion of findings Relevant reading and research Discussion 15 Information on preparation of the final report Relevant reading and research Discussion 16/17 Final exam Relevant reading and research Submission of final report   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Whitehand J. W. R. 1986. "Taking stock of urban geography ", Area , v. 18.  Conzen, M. R. G. 1960. “Alnwick Northumberland: A Study in Town Plan Analysis”, IBG Monogrph No:27, London.  Krier, R. 1979, “Urban Space”, Academy Editions, London, s.172. Required Course Material(s)  Kubat A. S. ve Topçu M. 2009, “A Morphological Comparison of Historical Urban Tissues of Antakya and Konya” Uluslar arası İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi, Vol 6, No: 2   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Produces comprehensive projects related to the field: produces a comprehensive project using acquired knowledge, understanding and the skills [with an inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, beyond disciplines approach] demonstrating the capacity of making decisions on different scales of design / planning. 0 2 On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, has advanced level of knowledge and understanding that is needed for original studies in the fields of architecture, planning, and design. 5 3 Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. 2 4 Gains skills for necessary specialized problem-solving skills to develop new knowledge and methods related to the field of research and to integrate knowledge from different fields. 4 5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 5 6 Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. 4 7 Has the critical awareness about problems concerning the nature of knowledge, sources, production of knowledge and testing related to the fields of Architecture / Planning / design and other related areas. 2 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 4 9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 3 10 Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. 3 11 Contributes to the professional knowledge and practice of the teams that work in academic environment or application field and/or takes responsibility to review strategic performance. 3 12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 4 13 Shares clearly and systematically the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a study and the basis of the knowledge and rationale of the findings with experts and non-experts. 5 14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 1 15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 2 16 Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. 2 17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 2 18 Conducts an academic study in a critical and systematic way, carries out academic dialogue for critical and categorical results, presents and publishes papers in national and international environments. 3 19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 4 20 Integrates and handles complex situations, produces decisions with incomplete or limited information, being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that may arise from the implementation of the decisions and the acquired knowledge, 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6