BYG512 Area Planning II
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Eirik Sand
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian/EnglishRecommended prerequisites
BYG312 Area Planning I, or equivalent courses
Course contents
The course is about planning residential and urban areas, with an orientation towards sustainable development. The students will work on analysing and to understand how a specific area is built and what strengths and weaknesses the area has. This is then used as a basis for creating a plan for development of building structure, green structure, and infrastructure in an overall and strategically oriented physical plan
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
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understand the importance of physical planning for society and the process behind a complete plan
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understand the components of how residential and urban areas are built up and how different ways of planning affect climate, quality of living, and other relevant topics.
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analyse residential and urban areas and use this to develop strategies for physical development of an area
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assess sustainable development of residential and urban areas
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make simple zoning plans based on the Planning and Building Act and by using digital tools
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reflect on the pros and cons of different choices in the design of an area plan and of sustainable solutions.
Examination requirements
All mandatory group projects must 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, if there is capacity
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual project.