BYG312 Areal Planning
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Eirik Sand
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
BYG126 Technical Design, BYG223 Architecture, BYG224 Road Planning or simillar
Course contents
The course provides a basic understanding of spatial planning and the foundation for making a plan. Emphasis is on smaller residential areas, which students easily can identify with yet provide the opportunity to work with all the elements of a more complex planning process
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
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have a basic understanding of physical planning and the process leading up to a complete plan
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understand the importance of the subject for other subjects in the building programme
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have knowledge of how to plan for a more sustainable area use
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be able to make simple analyses as a basis for assessing suitability for building development in an area
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be able to make simple zoning plans based on the Planning and Building Act and by using digital tools
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be able to reflect on the pros and cons of different design choices in planning.
Examination requirements
All mandatory group projects must to be approved.
Teaching methods
Project-based learning. The students work on relevant projects throughout the semester. Teaching, supervision and learning activities support learning in the projects.
Estimated workload for the average student is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual project. Individual grades
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| BYG214 – Urban & Road Engineering | 6 |