Syllabus academic year 2007/2008
URBAN DESIGN, BASIC COURSEASB170

Higher education credits: 7,5. Grading scale: UG. Level: G2 (First level). Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. ASB170 overlap following cours/es: ASBF05. Compulsory for: A3. Optional for: L4su, V4tp. Course coordinator: Assistant professor Peter Siöström, Peter.Siostrom@arkitektur.lth.se, Inst för arkitektur och byggd miljö. Assessment: Approved exercises, approved paper and at least 80% attendance at seminars, lectures and group critique.

Aim
The aim of the course is to deepen the students’ knowledge about the basic problematic, theories and methods in urban design. It aims to increase the awareness of the relation between strategic social development and physical design.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents
The course is about the basics in urban design and urban quality. It deals with urban theories, the building structure in cities, and sustainable urban development.

Educational format:

Literature
Compendium Urban Planning Theory