Courses given by the Department of City Planning


Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
CP500 M.C.P. THESIS 0 0.00 0.00 50.0

Course Content

Program of research leading to Master of City Planning arranged between student and a faculty member. Student register to this course starting from their third semester while the research program or write-up of thesis in progress

CP509 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN PLANNING AND DESIGN 3 2.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

This course prepares students to conduct original research on topics related to planning and design. It introduces them to the research process design and different qualitative, quantitative and nixed- method research approaches used by planners and designers. It addresses the selection, development, application, and analysis of various types of methodological instruments and procedures for conducting research about the physical environment. It also introduces students to ethical issues in research.

CP551 THEORIES & PRINCIPLES OF URBAN DESIGN 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

Positive and normative theories of design; substantial and procedural aspects of design theory; models of man-environment relations; man-environment relations in the historical context and schools of design; urban elements; squares, house; Jungian approach to the analysis of urban elements.

CP704 TRANSPORT POLICY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.