Course - Site Planning - AAR4215
Site Planning
About
About the course
Course content
The course introduces the process of planning a residential area in an urban context. Teaching focuses on site analyses, urban design of buildings and public spaces, infrastructure for transport and a zoning plan. The course introduces principles that inform the formal development of residential areas in an urban context.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate has thorough knowledge on principles applied in the development of planning documents in the context of the Norwegian planning system. Skills: The candidate can develop and discuss a proposal for a planning task, prepare analyses that support a proposed plan, establish presentations, and can handle planning tools that are applied in the Norwegian planning system. Candidates can cooperate and produce in an interdisciplinary process. General qualifications: The candidate can solve planning tasks in different contexts and under varying premises and can communicate well in interdisciplinary cooperation processes.
Learning methods and activities
Exercises in groups, lectures and excursions.
This course is offered to incoming exchange students and will be thought in English if necessary.
Further on evaluation
The group assignment counts 100% for the final grade in the course. You can register for a re-scheduled delivery of the group assignment in the next exam period.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Civil Engineering (MTBYGG)
Facility Management (MEIENDOM)
Geography (MGEOG)
Physical Planning (MFYSPL)
Recommended previous knowledge
Some GIS-knowledge is recommended. The present course should be seen in connection with AAR4220 Regional and Municipal Planning and FP4100 Architecture and Urban Design
Required previous knowledge
Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Course materials
Information will be provided at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIA4010 | 7.5 sp |