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  Course Description
Course Name : Urban Planning

Course Code : MIM317

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains relevant knowledge about urban design, urban development and rehabilitation and explains them
Can undertake urban planning, practice and monitoring in small scale, gains competence in explaining current formal regulations
Gains knowledge about design principle in urban scale and skills for preparing and presenting urban design and planning project proposals in various scales and contents
Gains skills for solving problems of moving and stable vehicle traffic and designing parking areas

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Discussion of urban planning approaches throughout history, gaining knowledge about development regulations and relevant legal framework in Turkey and examining urban form

Course Contents : The evolution of urban planning in ancient times, Middle Ages, Renaissance period, Baroque Period, after Industrial Revolution and 20th century, urban development in Turkey, legal framework, vehicle traffic and solutions for car parking spaces

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 Introduction Presentation and Discussion
2 Ancient Periods and Civilizations Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
3 Ancient Cities Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
4 Cities in Middle Ages Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
5 Renaissance Cities Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
6 Baroque Cities Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
7 Cities after Industrial Revolution Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
8 Movements Against Industrial Revolution Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
9 Mid-term Exam Relevant reading and research Written examination
10 Modern Urban Planning Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
11 Postmodern/Sustainable Urban Planning Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
12 Ottoman Cities Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
13 Urban Planning in Turkey Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
14 The Concept of development and Legal Framework Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
15 Transportation-parking areas Relevant reading and research Presentation and Discussion
16/17 Final exam Relevant reading and research Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  AYDEMİR, Ş. (2004) "Planning and Design of Urban Areas", Akademi Publishing, Trabzon.
 KOSTOF, S. (1999) "The City Shaped", Thames & Hudson, London.
 LABORIT, H. (1990) "Human and City", Payel Publishing, İstanbul.
 LE CORBUSIER VE CITY (2002) Pioneers of Modern Architecturei 1, Boyut Publishing, İstanbul.
 SEY, Y. (1999) “Housing and Settlement in Anatolia from History to Today”, Tepe Centre for Architectural Culture, İstanbul.
 SEY, Y. (1998) “Changing City and Architecture in 75 Years”, History Foundation, T. İş Bankası Publishing, İstanbul.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 0
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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 5
2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 0
3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 4
4 Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. 2
5 Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. 0
6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 2
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 5
8 Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). 2
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 4
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 0
11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 0
12 Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 2
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 1
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 1
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 2
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 4
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 1
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 2
19 Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. 0
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 6 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 94
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76
ECTS Credit: 4