Course Code: 
LAUD 410
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
This course introduces the students to the primary planning subjects that impact heritage and cultural resources. It will acquaint the students with tools and techniques to integrate conservation within planning frameworks; and that students, as part of multidisciplinary teams, ensure informed conservation sensitive planning decisions
Course Content: 

Concepts and practices of architectural and urban conservation in Turkey and developing countries, emphasizing on conservation and regeneration of ‘living heritage’, the balance between architectural and urban conservation and cultural tourism, and community participation in cultural heritage management and planning.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes 

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods 

Assessment Methods 

1) provide the students of urban planning with the basic knowledge and understanding of the urban conservation

3,4,5,10

1,2,3

A, C

2) give basic aspects of the urban conservation and conservation of cultural heritage

3,4,5,10

1,2,3

A, C

3) provide knowledge on the general aspects of history and theory of conservation, basic terminology and concepts in conservation

3,4,5,10

1,2,3

A, C

4)understand the legal and administrative aspects of conservation in Turkey

9,10,12

1,2,3

A, C

5) understanding and evaluation of urban sites: values, problems and potentials

3,9,12

1,2,3

A, C

6) follow new interventions and implementations in historic context

9,10,12

1,2,3

A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to course

 

2

Definition of conservation, preservation, regeneration

Urban conservation as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary process.

Lecture notes 

3

Urban identity, genius loci and sense of place

Lecture notes 

4

Policies and programs: revitalization, retrofitting and resilience, redevelopment, regeneration, urban infill etc.

Lecture notes 

5

City and urban cultures   

Lecture notes 

6

Urban policy and changing city

Lecture notes 

7

Urban transformation: new urban forms

Lecture notes 

8

Conservation in historical environments and sustainability

Lecture notes 

9

Introduction to transport planning, tools and techniques.

Impact of rapid transport systems on heritage areas. 

Pedestralizations in historic areas.

Lecture notes 

10

Urban design guide and its importance

Lecture notes 

11

Urban design guide preparation techniques

Lecture notes 

12

Student presentations

 

13

Student presentations

 

14

Review 

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Hein van Bohemen & Ellen M. van Bueren, 2011. Sustainable Urban Environments: An Ecosystem Approach. Springer Netherland

Simon Joss,2015. Sustainable Cities Governing for Urban Innovation, Palgrave Macmillan 

Additional Resources

Kumar, K (1995) (2001, 9th ed) From Post-Industrial to Post-Modern Society: New Theories of the Contemporary World, Blackwell, Oxford.

Sassen, S. (1994) Cities in a World Economy, Pine Forge Press, London.

Thorns, D.C. (2004) Kentlerin Dönüşümü, Soyak Yayınları.

Ed McMahon,2010. Conservation Communities: Creating Value with Nature, Open Space, and Agriculture, Urban Land Institute Publications.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

60

Assignment

1

40

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning.

   

 

X

   

2

Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability.

 

 

 

X

   

3

Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design.

       

X

 

4

Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation.

   

X

     

5

Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents.

 

 

 

X

   

6

Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications.

   

 

     

7

Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning.

 

 

 

X

   

8

Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed. 

       

X

 

9

Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them.

 

   

X

   

10

Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field.

     

X

   

11

Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field.

           

12

Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning.

     

X

   

13

Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility.

           

14

Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times.

       

X

 

15

Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage.

       

X

 

16

Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.

     

X

   

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

2

28

Mid-terms

1

5

5

Homework

2

10

20

Field trips

2

5

10

Final examination

1

6

6

Total Work Load

   

99

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

3.9

ECTS Credit of the Course

   

4

4