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| Code | MM0039 |
| Name | Urban Morphology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To develop a discussion on the components of urban form and on the basic concepts of urban morphology, to synthesize interdisciplinary concepts and ideas used in the study of urban morphology, and to raise the awareness on the relationship between morphological research and practice in architecture and planning
Course Content
Components of urban form, basic approaches about urban morphology
Course Precondition
No lecture prerequairities
Resources
Conzen, M. R. G., 1969, Alnwick, Northumberland: a study in town-plan analysis, Institute of British Geograpers Publication 27, 2nd edn, Institute of British Geographers, London.
Notes
Whitehand, J. W. R. (2001) ‘British urban morphology: the Conzenian tradition’, Urban Morphology, 5(2), 103-109.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | understands social and cultural processes that shape urban form, both in historical and contemporary contexts |
| LO02 | understands how historic urban landscapes are managed in contemporary contexts |
| LO03 | synthesizes interdisciplinary concepts and ideas used in the study of urban morphology |
| LO04 | develops analysis skills on built environment |
| LO05 | grasps the knowledge on evolution of urban form and approaches to improvement of spatial quality. |
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. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Bringing scientific innovation to the subject area of architecture, developing a new scientific method or applying a known design method to a different field. | 4 |
| 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, | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | It conducts research and publications by following and interpreting the current developments in the field, both at home and abroad, using foreign language knowledge. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzing and synthesizing with an innovative attitude and approach by focusing on critical thinking in the research and publication process. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowing the importance of research ethics and scientific ethics in scientific research processes, performing their studies within the framework of ethical principles. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is urban morphology? | no need to preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | Different approaches in urban morphology | Moudon, A.V. (1997) Urban morphology as an emerging interdisciplinary field. Urban Morphology, 1, 3–10. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Process typology approach: general discussion | Cataldi, G. (2003) From Muratori to Caniggia: the origins and development of Italian school of design typology, Urban Morphology, 1 (1), 96-99. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Process typology approach: cases | Corsini M. G. (1997) ‘Residential building types in Italy before 1930: the significance of local typological processes’, Urban Morphology 1, 34–48. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Historico-geographical approach: general discussion | Whitehand, J. W. R. (2001) ‘British urban morphology: the Conzenian tradition’, Urban Morphology, 5(2), 103-109. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Urban fringe belt: definition | Whitehand, J. W. R. (1988) ‘Urban fringe belts: development of an idea’, Planning Perspectives 3, 47‒58. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Urban fringe belt: examples | Whitehand, J. W. R. and Morton, N. J. (2004) ‘Urban morphology and planning: the case of fringe belts’, Cities 21, 275‒89. Whitehand, J. W. R. and Morton, N. J. (2006) ‘The fringe-belt phenomenon and socioeconomic change’, Urban Studies 43, 2047‒66. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Previous readings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Morphological regionalization | Whitehand, J.W.R. (2009) The structure of urban landscapes: strengthening research and practice, Urban Morphology, 13(1), 5-27. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Historico-geographical approach: reflections in Turkey | Ünlü T. and Baş Y. (2017) Morphological processes and the making of residential forms: morphogenetic types in Turkish cities, Urban Morphology, 21(2). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Urban tissue and character | Kropf, K. (1996) ‘Urban tissue and the character of towns’, Urban Design International 1, 247-63. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Urban morphology, architecture and planning - 1 | Oliveira, V. (2006) The morphological dimension of municipal plans, Urban Morphology 10 (2), 101-13. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Urban morphology, architecture and planning - 2 | Hall, A. C. (1997) 'Dealing with incremental change: An application of urban morphology to design control', Journal of Urban Design, 2:3, 221 - 239 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | General discussion: Principles of urban morphology - 1 | Oliveira, V. (2016) Urban Morphology: An Introduction to the Study of the Physical Form of Cities, Springer, Switzerland. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General discussion: Principles of urban morphology - 2 | Whitehand, J.W.R. (2012) "Issues in urban morphology", Urban Morphology, 16 (1), 55-65. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | General discussion: Principles of urban morphology - 3 | Scheer, B. C. (2010) Evolution of urban form: Typology for planners and architects. APA, Chicago | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Final exam | previous readings | 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 | ||