Course

Sustainable City Regions (BYG610)

Facts

Course code BYG610

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

Sustainable urban regions in a time of potential climate change, urbanization, and loss of natural areas is the central theme of the course. The driving forces behind changes in settlement patterns, employment, industry, land use, and transport are examined.

Content

This course addresses regional processes in the context of technological, social, and demographic changes, all viewed through the lens of sustainable development. Key topics include urbanisation, urban sprawl, environmental challenges, and the strategies to mitigate these issues. The course also covers theories on regional change, the driving forces behind urbanisation, and the growing role of public-private partnerships in planning. Strategic planning at both city and regional levels, along with integrated land use and transportation planning, are central themes throughout the course.Partnerships in planning are dealt with. Strategic planning and processes on the city and regional levels, and integrated land use and transport planning are important themes.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge:

  • Understanding of urban-regional development processes and their driving forces
  • Insight into theories and methods for regional planning and urbanization
  • Knowledge of tools and strategies to promote sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Overview of planning processes, governance reforms, and relevant planning instruments

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Analyze regional development processes at a strategic overview level
  • Apply methods for land use and transport planning
  • Assess the location of housing, workplaces, and businesses from a regional sustainability perspective
  • Use planning tools to develop inclusive and environmentally friendly regions

Upon completion of the course, students will have general competence in:

  • Critically reflecting on urban-regional development and its social consequences
  • Identifying which groups are differently affected by regional development
  • Contributing to interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic planning for sustainable societal development

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Project assignment

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Weeks

Marks Letter grades

Aid All

The course is assessed based on a written project assignment.

The project assignment is individual or group based.

The assignment is assessed individually.

When using artificial intelligence in assessments, the student must document this by completing and submitting a self-declaration form. If you submit text, calculations, etc. that are directly copied from a writing bot, this will be considered presenting someone else's work as your own, and therefore constitutes cheating.

There is no re-sit possibilities. Students that wish to improve their results may do so the next time the course is given.

Coursework requirements

Students must complete mandatory activities based on group discussions conducted during teaching sessions, drawing on the curriculum and case studies. Participation in at least 80% of these mandatory activities is a prerequisite for submitting the project assignment.

Method of work

Project based teaching treat real life problems and challenges for city regions, lectures, group work and workshops.

Open for

Students who fulfill admission requirements for Master of Science in City and Regional Planning.

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements for one of the study programs for which the course is open.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Tore Markeset
Course teacher:
Daniela Müller-Eie
Course teacher:
Anders Langeland
Course teacher:
Todor Milkov Kesarovski
Course coordinator:
Anders Riel Müller
Course coordinator:
David Chapman
Course teacher:
David Chapman

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Safety, Economics and Planning

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