Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module acquire the following: 

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect consequences of urban development from a sustainability perspective
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of planning for urban sustainability
• Knowledge of one or more fields within urban theory which is based on international academic research
• Understanding of the relation between theoretical basis, research design and research methods at a graduate level

Skills

• Can identify a relevant research problem and justify and substantiate the relevance of the chosen research problem from a sustainable urban planning perspective
• Can design a research project and use relevant research methods to analyse the chosen problem
• Can analyse and evaluate urban policies and plans in relation to their immediate as well as long-term contribution to sustainable urban development 
• Can propose alternative urban policies and evaluate their potential contribution to urban sustainability
• Can in relation to urban development impart research-based knowledge and discuss professional and scientific problems with both colleagues and non-specialists
• Can apply a reference-handling software package to properly reference the project report (e.g. Mendeley or Refworks)
• Can plan and manage a study project in a PBL learning environment and reflect on the project process and identify development potentials for the next study project 

Competences

• Can independently and critically manage work and development situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new solutions
• Can independently take responsibility for own learning, professional development and specialization
• Can independently structure project management activities and use online platforms for project management, communication and data management (e.g. Microsoft Teams)

Type of instruction

Problem-based project work in groups

Exam

Exams