Urban and Interactive PlanningLaajuus (8 cr)
Code: TE00BS48
Credits
8 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand the main features of urban history and its impacts in contemporary envi-ronment as well as understand the key elements of local identity
- Critically analyze and discuss contemporary phenomena like urbanization and ur-ban sprawl, transitions in urban areas and collaboration of professionals and stake-holders
- Evaluate recent urban development and planning processes and their management
- Discuss and apply key methodologies of public participation in the planning and de-velopment processes
- Develop applications from theoretical background into practical situations
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
RDI portion
3.5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Juha Poskela
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR24KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 24K Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand the main features of urban history and its impacts in contemporary envi-ronment as well as understand the key elements of local identity
- Critically analyze and discuss contemporary phenomena like urbanization and ur-ban sprawl, transitions in urban areas and collaboration of professionals and stake-holders
- Evaluate recent urban development and planning processes and their management
- Discuss and apply key methodologies of public participation in the planning and de-velopment processes
- Develop applications from theoretical background into practical situations
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University). The module is available only for MUrCS students. The implementation is by LAB and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Timing and attendance
.
Contents
The module concentrates on the field of urban planning and development in different urban and cultural contexts. The main goal is to understand the impacts of urbanisation in different parts of the world. Also the module introduces shortly the main features of urban histo-ry and introduces examples of transition processes in urban areas. Questions of different roles in planning processes are discussed, as well as examples of different planning systems and practises. The impact of participation in planning and development processes is an important issue which can be demonstrated with the help of different case studies and practises. Theoretical approach to urban planning is introduced. The management of urban development processes provides a challenge to all developing cities and it will be introduced by several case studies.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
01.03.2023 - 30.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
- Juha Poskela
- Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR23KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 23K Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand the main features of urban history and its impacts in contemporary envi-ronment as well as understand the key elements of local identity
- Critically analyze and discuss contemporary phenomena like urbanization and ur-ban sprawl, transitions in urban areas and collaboration of professionals and stake-holders
- Evaluate recent urban development and planning processes and their management
- Discuss and apply key methodologies of public participation in the planning and de-velopment processes
- Develop applications from theoretical background into practical situations
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module containts lectures, seminars, excursions, individual coursework and group coursework.
Timing and attendance
Module delivery according to a separate plan.
Learning material and recommended literature
Learning materials are introduced during the module.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative options available.
Working life cooperation
The module contains a working life based project.
Learning environment
The participants are informed about the educational arrangements before the start of the module.
Student time use and work load
Lectures and seminars 48 hours, Independent learning 150 hours.
Contents
The module concentrates on the field of urban planning and development in different urban and cultural contexts. The main goal is to understand the impacts of urbanisation in different parts of the world. Also the module introduces shortly the main features of urban histo-ry and introduces examples of transition processes in urban areas. Questions of different roles in planning processes are discussed, as well as examples of different planning systems and practises. The impact of participation in planning and development processes is an important issue which can be demonstrated with the help of different case studies and practises. Theoretical approach to urban planning is introduced. The management of urban development processes provides a challenge to all developing cities and it will be introduced by several case studies.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Bachelor degree required.
Assessment criteria
Acceptable submissions of courseworks and presentations included to courseworks.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Not acceptable courseworks.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- Is able to describe what sustainable and smart solutions mean in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- Is able to describe and analyse sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- Is able to describe and analyse critically sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate critically international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment and their strategical meaning
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations and evaluate its impacts
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
63 % Contact teaching, 37 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR22K
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand the main features of urban history and its impacts in contemporary envi-ronment as well as understand the key elements of local identity
- Critically analyze and discuss contemporary phenomena like urbanization and ur-ban sprawl, transitions in urban areas and collaboration of professionals and stake-holders
- Evaluate recent urban development and planning processes and their management
- Discuss and apply key methodologies of public participation in the planning and de-velopment processes
- Develop applications from theoretical background into practical situations
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module containts lectures, seminars, individual coursework and group coursework.
Timing and attendance
Module delivery between March 21 and April 14, 2022 according to a separate plan.
Learning material and recommended literature
• Colantonio, Andrea, and Tim Dixon. Urban Regeneration and Social Sustainability : Best Practice from European Cities, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2010. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.saimia.fi/lib/lab-ebooks/detail.action?docID=624705.
• McCarthy, John. Partnership, Collaborative Planning and Urban Regeneration, Taylor & Francis Group, 2007. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.saimia.fi/lib/lab-ebooks/detail.action?docID=429791.
• Guardia, Manuel. Culture, Urbanism and Planning, edited by Javier Monclus, Taylor & Francis Group, 2006. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.saimia.fi/lib/lab-ebooks/detail.action?docID=429798.
• Cervero, Robert, et al. Beyond Mobility : Planning Cities for People and Places, Island Press, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.saimia.fi/lib/lab-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5602383.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative options available.
Working life cooperation
The module contains a working life based project.
Learning environment
The participants are informed about the educational arrangements before the start of the module.
Student time use and work load
Lectures and seminars 48 hours, Independent learning 150 hours.
Contents
The module concentrates on the field of urban planning and development in different urban and cultural contexts. The main goal is to understand the impacts of urbanisation in differ-ent parts of the world. Also the module introduces shortly the main features of urban histo-ry and introduces examples of transition processes in urban areas. Questions of different roles in planning processes are discussed, as well as examples of different planning sys-tems and practises. The impact of participation in planning and development processes is an important issue which can be demonstrated with the help of different case studies and practises. Theoretical approach to urban planning is introduced. The management of urban development processes provides a challenge to all developing cities and it will be intro-duced by several case studies.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Bachelor degree required.
Assessment criteria
Acceptable submissions of courseworks and presentations included to courseworks.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Not acceptable courseworks.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- Is able to describe what sustainable and smart solutions mean in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- Is able to describe and analyse sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student
- Is able to describe and analyse critically sustainable and smart solutions in urban environments
- is able to collect and evaluate critically international information of research and technologies adaptable in urban environment and their strategical meaning
- is able to produce a qualified case study or an implementation concerning sustainable and smart solutions in practical situations and evaluate its impacts