CRP440 REGIONAL PLANNING WORKSHOP

Course Code:1210440
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (1.00 - 4.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:City and Regional Planning
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. AYDA ERAYDIN
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course aims to equip students with appropriate methods of data collection and analysis in a regional planning study, for the purposes of developing a regional planning strategy.

Each year small group field work will be introduced for applying principles and techniques of economic development planning and policy analysis to specific problems in selected regions, or sub-regions. It may focus on different planning issues and problems that combine several of the topics.


Course Content

This course aims to equip students with appropriate methods of data collection and analysis in a regional planning study, for the purposes of developing a regional planning strategy.
Each year small group field work will be introduced for applying principles and techniques of economic development planning and policy analysis to specific problems in selected regions, or sub-regions. It may focus on different planning issues and problems that combine several of the topics.


Course Learning Outcomes

This course aims to introduce a basic knowledge necessary for preparing a regional plan. The learning outcome expected is to enable a student to prepare or coordinate the preparation of a plan.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Knowledge and internalization of the concepts of social responsibility and public interest
2Giving priority to these concepts in planning and practice
3Commitment to professional ethics and values
4Capacity to independently carry out individual tasks and studies
5Ability to work as a responsible team member as well as a leader in team works
6Professional competency to carry out plans and projects with the utmost quality
7In the fields of planning and design: * Knowledge of planning theories * Ability to integrate theory and practice * Competency in problem definition, critical approach, and usage of analysis methods and techniques * Skills of inter-disciplinary and multi-dimensional thinking, analysis, synthesis, implementation, and development of alternative plans and design solutions
8In both Turkish and English: * Knowledge of professional terminology * Ability to carry out and present original studies * Skills of expressing oneself
9Lifelong learning skills and attributes
10Competency in process design and management

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