Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Students completing the module acquire the
following:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understanding of the complexities of contemporary urban
planning in relation to challenges and possibilities such as
sustainability, resilience and liveability
- Understanding of radical changes that can constitute future
directions for international urban development
- Knowledge and understanding of different concepts, analytical
methods and tools for assessing the qualities of planning
documents
Skills
- Can critically use relevant theories, concepts, analytical
methods and tools for assessing the qualities of planning documents
and visions
- Can analyse urban problems taking into consideration economic,
environmental and social conditions
- Can prepare concepts, proposals and solutions to guide future
urban planning objectives
- Can communicate research-based knowledge and scientific
problems and facilitate possible future planning solutions with
both professionals (from a variety of fields) and
non-specialists
Competences
- Can independently use relevant theories, concepts and methods
to identify challenges and possibilities in relation to sustainable
urban planning
- Can engage in interdisciplinary cooperation with other experts
and the public in planning urban solutions and proposals and take a
professional responsibility in relation to guiding future
action
- Can carry out focused, critical and well-informed research to
support the planning for sustainable and liveable
cities
Type of instruction
Lectures, workshops, seminars, assignments, etc.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Sustainable Urban Planning |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |