Systems and Structures of the City

2022/2023

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

A student who has completed the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Has knowledge of the basic structures of the city, such as buildings, infrastructure and transport
  • Has knowledge of different models for the development and design of cities and the impacts of these models
  • Has knowledge of political approaches which influence sustainable urban development, including strategic planning
  • Has knowledge of technological approaches to the promotion of sustainable innovation and growth
  • Has knowledge of methods and experiences in relation to the social development and conditions of life of the city

Skills

  • Can assess and combine different approaches to promoting sustainable development in an urban context
  • Can critically analyse policies, strategies and models for sustainable urban development in a concrete context

Competences

  • Can independently initiate and participate in interdisciplinary planning tasks and cooperation
  • Can independently assume responsibility for his/her own professional development and specialisation

Type of instruction

Lectures, workshops, seminars, problem solving and presentation, teacher feedback, etc.

Exam

Exams

Name of examSystems and Structures of the City
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Permitted aids
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleByens strukturer og systemer
Module codePGLSUSK17203
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Planning and Surveying
DepartmentDepartment of Planning
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design