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Course Description Course Name : URBAN DESIGN: METHOD AND TECHNIQUES Course Code : MM-574 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains competence for developing alternative approaches and methods in the field of research Gains skills for independently managing a research that requires expertise related to its field Gains skills to discuss gathered data, conclusions and the underlying knowledge of these findings at the end of study. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The guiding role and place of urban developing directive of urban design within design process in lecture will be examined in the course. The techniques and relevant examples of desing programs, current urban design tools and methods, design control issues, urban design policies/strategies and urban design programs will be explained and discussed. The aim of this course is to convert urban design methods and techniques into application. Course Contents : Definitions, methods of field study, developing a scenario, project development, evaluation and management Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, field   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definitions Relevant reading and research Presentation 2 Methods of field study Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 3 Methods of analysis Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 4 Scenario development Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 5 Discussion on alternative approaches Relevant reading and research Discussion 6 Mid-term exam Relevant reading and research Written exam 7 Selection of study area Relevant reading and research Discussion 8 Field analysis Relevant reading and research, analysing the study area Discussion 9 Developing a scenario for field Relevant reading and research, developing scenarios Discussion 10 Project development Relevant reading and research, developing a project Discussion 11 Project development Relevant reading and research, developing a project Discussion 12 Project evaluation Relevant reading and research, evaluation ofthe project Discussion 13 Project evaluation Relevant reading and research, evaluation ofthe project Discussion 14 Project management Relevant reading and research, evaluation ofthe project Discussion 15 Project management Relevant reading and research, evaluation of the project Discussion 16/17 Final exam Relevant reading and research, evaluation of the project Submission of final report   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  BARNETT, J., “Urban Design As Public Policy”, Architectural Record Books, N.Y. 1974.  BACON, E., “Design of Cities”. Thames and Hudson, London 1967.  BROADBENT, G., “Emerging Concepts of Urban Space Design”, E&FN Spon, London 1996.  JOCOBS, J., “Death and Life of Great American Cities, Random House”, N:Y. 1967  Moughtin, C., Cuesta, R., Sarris, C., Signoretta, P. (1999) Urban Design: Method and Techniques", Architectural Press, London  ELLIN, N., “Post-Modern Urbanism”, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford 1996.  CARMONA, M., HEATH, T., OC, T. & TIESDELL, S. (2003) Public Places, Urban Spaces: The Dimensions of Urban Design, Architectural Press, Oxford.  GREED, C. & ROBERTS, M. (1998) Introducing Urban Design: Interventions and responses, Longman: Essex.  MADANIPOUR, A. (1996) Design of Urban Space: An inquiry into a socio-spatial process, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.  PARFECT, M. & POWER, G. (1997) Planning for Urban Quality: urban design in towns and cities, Routledge: London. Required Course Material(s)   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. 5 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. 4 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. 5 5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 4 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. 5 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. 5 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. 5 12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 3 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. 4 14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 2 15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 3 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. 3 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. 5 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, 5 * 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 3 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6