SPT-E1022 - Foundations of Plangineering D, Lecture, 2.9.2024-9.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A student who has passed the course will be able to:

  • explain behaviour phenomena using a combination of economic, psychological, and sociological approaches
  • understand historical trajectories of urban systems
  • explain interaction between land use and transport system
  • explain underlying dynamics in urban systems
  • interpret relevant multidisciplinary scientific literature

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 09.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Milos Mladenovic

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Human behavior and activity patterns
    • Components of urban systems
    • Dynamics of change in urban systems

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    In-class activity (30%)
    Assignments (70%)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Lectures and in-class activities (40 h)
    - Individual learning (75 h)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Lectures and guest lectures
    • Discussion sessions
    • Individual assignments
    • Course material and scientific literature

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Maximum number of students on the course is 50. Priority will be given to students in the Master s Programme in Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering.

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