Course description: This course covers the fundamentals of urban design theory and invites students to apply these theories in neighborhood design.  The course surveys major historical and contemporary trends in urban design theory and practice, and introduces contemporary theories on the future forces affecting the development and functioning of urban regions.  We will discuss cities...Read More

Course description: This course is an introduction to the theories and history of planning. The focus of this introductory course is on the practice of planning. We will selectively draw on the literature in planning theory and history to examine a series of questions fundamental to planning practice. Objectives: The primary objective of the course...Read More

Course description: The course focuses on the concepts and techniques of urban and regional planning. Objectives: 1.  To develop a wider understanding of various concepts and techniques of Urban and Regional planning. 2. To ensure that the students appreciate the technical and wider use of Urban and Regional Planning concepts and techniques. 3. To provide...Read More

Course description: Modeling and Simulation as a course is intended to help students develop a good level of understanding of the interaction of the parts of systems, and of the systems as a whole. The underlying principles will primarily place focus on how models and simulations can be usefully applied in planning to enhance decision-making....Read More

Course description: This course offers a good balance of theoretical and practical debates and is at the forefront of developing new ideas and developments. The focus is on the real world of practice, taking part in many real-life case studies and projects and involving theoretical discussions to consider practical regeneration solutions. Objectives: To provide an...Read More