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School:
School of Applied Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
H (FHEQ Level 6)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2023-09-12
Module Leader:
Robert Allan
Version Number
2023.03
Learning Methods
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Lecture
Fieldwork and External Visits or Observation of Teaching Practice
Guided Independent Study
Synopsis
This module focuses on cities and urbanisation processes, and how these historically reflect societal, economic and political structures, many of which are manifested in their formal and topographical attributes. You will learn historical changes in the development of cities and how these culminated in the development of the contemporary metropolis.… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
Lectures are used to deliver part of the course material. Practical instruction on how to deliver an urban study, an urban quality/sustainability check and data analysis techniques is provided through the laboratory sessions.
Lectures are used to deliver part of the course material. Practical instruction on how to deliver an urban study, an urban quality/sustainability check and data analysis techniques is provided through the laboratory sessions.
Outline Syllabus
History and Theory of Cities
Urban Planning history, visions, theory and practice
Planetary Urbanisation and Operational Landscapes
Urban Studies – quantitative and qualitative methods
Measuring Quality and Sustainability in Cities - quantitative and methods
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of cities and their development over history
2.
be able to understand the basic principles and indices in urban planning.
3.
be able to understand, analyse and compare urban settlements and cities, also through appropriate urban analysis tools.
4.
be able to understand, analyse and compare urban settlements and cities, also through appropriate urban analysis tools.
5.
be able to apply qualitative and quantitative methods for urban studies and urban quality/sustainability assessment.
6.
be able to effectively communicate ideas through written, visual and verbal means.
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The viva covers all the lecture The assessment tests the theoretical understanding of the module content.
The viva covers all the lecture The assessment tests the theoretical understanding of the module content.