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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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NA
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Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Fabio Naselli
, Tuesday 13:30-14:30
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Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Elective
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
lecturer's Office
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| Course Description: |
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| Course Objectives: |
This course is focuses on improving the analytical repertoire of planning students by examining several advanced statistical techniques and surveying several basic topics in system dynamics computer simulation modeling. The goal of this course is to enhance student knowledge and skills in order to better understand planning problems, properly obtain and analyze data, and correctly interpret and present analysis results.
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| Week |
Topics |
| 1 |
The Meaning of Science. Scientific Tools. |
| 2 |
Techniques and Methods. The Phases of Research. |
| 3 |
Urban Development. A Logic of Systems. |
| 4 |
Uses and Limitations of Quantitative Techniques in Social Sciences. |
| 5 |
Cities as Systems. The Planning Process. |
| 6 |
Forecasting and Modelling. Exploratory Techniques. Normative Techniques. |
| 7 |
Gravity Models as Location Models. |
| 8 |
Mid-Term l |
| 9 |
Basic demographic concepts; rates; population estimation and projection; the vital rates method |
| 10 |
The dwelling unit method; ratio techniques |
| 11 |
Trend extrapolation; life tables; introduction to the cohort component method |
| 12 |
Introduction to cost-benefit analysis; the time value of money |
| 13 |
Economic base analysis |
| 14 |
Shift-share analysis |
| No |
Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture Program |
| 1 |
Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively |
3 |
| 2 |
Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards |
4 |
| 3 |
Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process |
3 |
| 4 |
Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work |
5 |
| 5 |
Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design |
3 |
| 6 |
Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites |
3 |
| 7 |
Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team |
3 |
| 8 |
International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them |
4 |
| 9 |
National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition |
4 |
| 10 |
Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects |
4 |
| 11 |
Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects. |
3 |
| 12 |
Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment |
5 |
| 13 |
Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects |
5 |
