Course - Urban Theory and Planning Theory - FP4350
FP4350 - Urban Theory and Planning Theory
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 40/100 | |||
| Home examination | 60/100 | 1 weeks |
Course content
The course introduces the students to planning with basis in urban theory and planning theory. Urban politics and governance is central to co-operation between different actors, citizen participation,and other types of processes that is important with respect to the implementation of different planning.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:The student - has knowledge of different urban theories and thorough knowledge of planning theoriesSkills:The student- can understand planning processes from an urban political perspective; organisation, cooperation and citizen participationGeneral competence:The student- has a basic understanding of the role of planning in society and the need for constructive cooperation in physical planning.
Learning methods and activities
The lectures on general topics like urban therory, planning theory, citizen participation,co-operation and negotiations. Seminars where the students can work in groups to prepare and discuss the individual assignment in the course. The course will also have an obligatory reading and writing workshop that will help students to refine their academic writing skills.
Further on evaluation
The evaluation consists of two parts - the assignment (counts for 40% of the grade) and a week long home exam (counts for 60% of the grade). Both the assignment and home exam will be delivered individually. Postponed examination will be held in the next exam period.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor degree in studies relevant to planning
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor degree in studies relevant to planning
Course materials
The course will be based on relevant books and articles.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Political History
- Town and Regional Planning
- Human Geography
- Urbanism
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Planning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
60/100
Release
2023-11-17Submission
2023-11-24
23:59
INSPERA
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Assignment 40/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Home examination 60/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Assignment 40/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"