MM0039 Urban Morphology

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

Information

Code MM0039
Name Urban Morphology
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
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
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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 Practices in order to bring scientific innovation to the field of architecture, to develop a new scientific method, or to adapt a known design method to a different field. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal In the field of theory and practice, it uses knowledge with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet aesthetic, technical and ecological needs. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interprets 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 Uses appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, interpret and present data, information and findings obtained in the subject area.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducts a study independently or in harmony within a group, taking responsibility for its theoretical and practical aspects.
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 Produces information experimentally through selection, evaluation, recording and various applications by individually acquiring relevant information 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 Evaluates the results of the strategies, policies and implementation plans developed in the light of innovative ethical, environmental and social values ​​on issues related to the field of architecture, within the framework of quality processes.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik 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 Carries out its work within the framework of ethical principles, centering on research ethics and the importance of scientific ethics in scientific research processes.


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

Update Time: 08.05.2024 09:35