COURSE SYLLABUS
Urban Space, 6 credits
Samhällsplanering: Det offentliga rummet, 6 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2023
| Course Code: | TSDN18 |
| Confirmed by: | Dean Dec 4, 2018 |
| Revised by: | Director of Education Oct 27, 2021 |
| Valid From: | Jan 1, 2022 |
| Version: | 2 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Technology
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| Subject group: | BY1
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| Specialised in: | G2F
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| Main field of study: | Civil Engineering |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
After completing the course, the student shall:
Knowledge and understanding
-demonstrate comprehension of factors influencing the design of urban space from a technical, social, economic and ecologic perspective
-display knowledge of the development of urban planning and design from a historical perspective
-display basic knowledge of urban theory
Skills and abilities
-demonstrate the ability to analyze the city as a habitable space, and apply his knowledge in a design project
Judgement and approach
-demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze and evaluate relevant factors influencing the development and design of urban space, contributing to a sustainable development
Contents
The course aims to give relevant knowledge and skills in the planning and design of urban space from a technical and qualitative perspective, with respect to legislation, supporting a sustainable development.
The course addresses the following topics:
Urban theory:
-Basic theories and concepts
Urban planning:
-Actors, factors and perspectives influencing the design of urban space
-Sustainable development from a planning and design perspective
-Urban planning and design from a historical perspective
Design:
-Spatial analysis methodology
-Design and presentation methodology
Type of instruction
The course consists of lectures, field trips and project work.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completed courses 60 credits in first cycle, including BIM 2 Analysis and Simulation - Architectural Engineering, 6 credits and History of Architecture, 3 credits (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.
The final grade of the course is based on the grades from the separate exercises. The final grade of the course is given when all exercises are approved.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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| Exercise 1. Analysis | 2 credits | 5/4/3/U |
| Exercise 2. Design | 2 credits | 5/4/3/U |
| Excercise 3. Theory | 2 credits | 5/4/3/U |
Course literature
Literature
The literature list for the course will be provided 8 weeks before the course starts.
Jan Gehl: Cities for people
Island press 2010
ISBN: 9781597265737 (tillgänglig som e-bok på biblioteket)
Matthew Carmona, Steven Tiesdell: Urban Design Reader
Elsevier Science 2007
ISBN: 9780080468129 (tillgänglig som e-bok på biblioteket)
