Urban Analysis and Planning Methods (BYG500)
The course offers knowledge and understanding of planning theories and methods, in addition to exposing the student to experience with various analytical tools.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
BYG500
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course consists of a theoretical part with lectures and literature seminars, and project work in groups. Every phase of the planning process is discussed, from analysis of the current situation and the identification of the planning problem to the choice of a development alternative. Different methods of planning and their usefulness in different situations are explored, together with the implications the planner's role has on them. The development towards more user-involvement is discussed and methods to support this are introduced, particularly where actions are taken in light of large societal issues like sustainable development.
Through the project work. students are able to apply various urban analysis and planning methods to real life cases.
Learning outcome
After the completed course students should have:
- Knowledge about planning theory, approaches and perspectives, as well as different roles planners can have in the process.
- Knowledge about various methods used in spatial and social planning (e.g. spatial analysis, remote sensing, document studies, geographic analysis, user analysis, participation), and an understanding of their impact on planning outcomes.
After the completed course students should be able to:
- Gather data and conduct analyses that serve as a basis for decision making.
- Make recommendations for the development of urban areas based on collected data and conducted analyses.
- Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the different methods used.
- Critically assess the choice of methods in light of the interests of different stakeholders.
After the completed course students should have general knowledge of:
- Designing planning processes and choosing the appropriate methods according to the given planning situation.
- Present urban analyses professionally and competently, both orally, graphically and in writing.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Oral exam en project report
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/2 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | Own projectreport |
| Oral exam | 1/2 | 30 Minutes | Letter grades |
The project work is a group work and individual contributions must be documented. The project starts in the first week of the term.It is required that both assessment parts are passed within the same semester in order to achieve an overall grade in the course. This also applies to students who want to improve their result in the course.No resit-exam is offered on the project assignment. Students who do not pass the project assignment can take this part again the next time the subject has regular teaching.The oral exam is carried out individually and lasts 20-30 minutes (depending on the number of students). It is permitted to bring your own project assignment as an aid.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Casual teacher:
Ana Llopis AlvarezCourse coordinator:
Daniela Müller-EieCourse teacher:
Renata AradiCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Guzman Cruz RodriguezHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
The course runs intensively in the first 6 weeks of the fall term with ca. 8 hours of formal teaching and min. 20 hours project work each week. It also includes a course in ArcMap.
The course uses problem-based learning and consists of a combination of lectures, literature seminars, and group and project work.
