MM559 Urban Morphology

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MM559
Name Urban Morphology
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Term Fall
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

Investigating physical development of human settlements, comprehensive research on components of urban form

Course Content

Definition of urban morphology, discussion of relevant literature, methods of urban morphological research

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Krier, R. 1979, “Urban Space”, Academy Editions, London. Kostof, S. 1991, "The City Shaped", Thames and Hudson, London. Moudon, A. V. 1997, Urban Morphology as an Emerging Interdisciplinary Field, Urban Morphology 1: 3-10. Conzen, M. R G. 1960, Alnwick, Northumberland; A Study in Town-plan Analysis, Orge Philip and Son, London.

Notes

Krier, R. 1979, “Urban Space”, Academy Editions, London. Kostof, S. 1991, "The City Shaped", Thames and Hudson, London. Moudon, A. V. 1997, Urban Morphology as an Emerging Interdisciplinary Field, Urban Morphology 1: 3-10. Conzen, M. R G. 1960, Alnwick, Northumberland; A Study in Town-plan Analysis, Orge Philip and Son, London.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains competence for analysing creation motives of cities, their forms and development processes.
LO02 Acquires basic knowledge on urban morphology
LO03 Gains competence for examining morphological research
LO04 Acquires main objective of urban morphological research


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Developing and deepening knowledge of architectural theory, history and practice, and related arts, technologies, and humanities at an expert level.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge acquired in architecture, urban design, and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the methods related to research and evaluation in a research process by choosing the one that is suitable for its purpose. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops critical thinking about the nature of knowledge, sources, knowledge production and testing of knowledge within the subject area of architecture. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have sufficient knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Competent in the field of theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Using information with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet the needs,
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpreting the relationship between man and the environment in which he lives, from a structural, functional, technical, or aesthetic point of view, by considering interdisciplinary knowledge. 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Selecting and using appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, present and interpret data, information and findings obtained in the subject area. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Taking responsibility, independently or cohesively in a group, to carry out the theoretical and practical aspects of a study.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To make in-depth research on a subject area or a problem determined by considering the benefit of society, within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics, or to announce the results in various environments by using appropriate methods, by using appropriate methods.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Selecting, evaluating, recording and producing information experimentally by obtaining the relevant information individually in architectural processes.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowing the concepts and terminology specific to the field, participating in meetings and congresses, making presentations, using appropriate communication tools, and expressing their thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes by developing strategies, policies and implementation plans by considering innovative ethical, environmental and social values in matters related to the field of architecture.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets the current developments specific to the field by using domestic and foreign language knowledge and following international publications.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interpreting knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction, using the knowledge associated with architectural discipline, problem-solving, and/or application skills, in interdisciplinary studies. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of the concept of urban morphology Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Sample studies on urban morphology Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Literature review Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Selection of study area Fieldwork Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Örnek Olay
5 Examination of visual documents for morphological analysis Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
6 Methods of morphological analysis Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Discussion on historical development of study area Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Midterm Exam Examination of course contents Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 The analysis of street pattern of the study area Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 The analysis of the relationship of the building plot and the city block of the study area Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 The analysis of the relationship of the building and the building plot of the study area Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 The analysis of the figure-ground of the study area Relevant reading and research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Discussion of findings -1 Relevant reading, research and preparation of maps Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Discussion of findings -2 Relevant reading, research and preparation of maps Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
15 Comparison of study area findings Relevant reading, research and comparison Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
16 Information on preparation of the final report Relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
17 Final exam Compilation of fieldwork data Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2024 09:24