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Course Description Course Name : Urban Design Course Code : MIM418 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the urban design activity. Defines the concept of urban space. Knows the principles of urban outdoor space design. Knows the concepts of urban identity and urban image. Evaluates user needs according to urban space. Evaluates human activities in the urban open space. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Defining the concept of urban design, urban design criterias; examples and evaluation of applications. Course Contents : Concept of urban space, levels of urban space.Urban identity, urban image and urban design. Urban space and perceptual dimension. 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 The aim and scope of the course Lecture, presentation, 2 The concept of the city, an overview of the formation of cities. Research on the concept an formation of the city Lectures, presentations, discussion 3 The starting point and the history of the Urban Design discipline Research on the history of the Urban Design discipline Lectures, presentations, discussion 4 The practice of urban design and field of application Research on the practice of urban design Lectures, presentations, discussion 5 Interests of urban design practice. Research on the interests of urban design Lectures, presentations, discussion 6 Concept of Urban Space Research on Concept of Urban Space Lectures, presentations, discussion 7 Spatial hierarchy of urban space Research on Spatial hierarchy of urban space Lectures, presentations, discussion 8 Levels of urban space Research on Levels of urban space Lectures, presentations, discussion 9 Midterm Exam Review of topics Written Exam 10 The concept of urban outdoor space Research on concept of urban outdoor space Lectures, presentations, discussion 11 Urban space design principles Research on Urban space design principles Lectures, presentations, discussion 12 Urban identity, urban image and urban design relationship Research on identity and image Lectures, presentations, discussion 13 Urban space and perceptual dimension Research on urban space and perceptual dimension Lectures, presentations, discussion 14 User needs and characteristics in the urban space Research on user needs and characteristics in the urban space Lectures, presentations, discussion 15 User needs and characteristics in the urban space Research on user needs and characteristics in the urban space Lectures, presentations, discussion 16/17 Final Exam Review of topics Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cullen G., 1971, The Concise Townscape, Butterworth and Heinemann  Gastil W. R., Ryan Z., 2004, Open: New Designs for Public Spaces, Princeton Architectural Press  Gaventa S. 2006, New Public Spaces, Mitchell Beazley Pub.  Gehl J., 1987, Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York  Gehl J., Gemzoe L., 2001, New City Spaces, Danish Architectural Press, Copenhagen  Kostoff S., 1992, The City Assembled, The Elements of Urban Form Through History, Thames and Hudson  Krier R., 1988, Urban Space, Rizzoli  Moughtin C., 1992, Urban Design: Street and Square, Butterworth Architecture, Oxford  Mumford E., 2002, The CIAM Discourse on Urbanism, 1928-1960 The MIT Press  Rapoport A., 1977, Human Aspects of Urban Form, Pergamon Press  Ashihara Y., 1970, Exterior Design in Architecture, New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold  Canter D., 1977, The Psychology of Place, St Martin’s Press, New York  Chapman D., Larkham P.J., 1994, Understanding Urban Design, University of Central England, Birmingham  Cooper Marans C, Francis C., 1990, People Places; Design Guidelines for Urban Open Space, Van Nostrand Reinhold Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 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. 2 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. 5 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. 3 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. 3 7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 4 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.). 0 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. 3 13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 4 14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 5 15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 0 16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 1 17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 3 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. 1 * 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 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 80 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2 ECTS Credit: 3