LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ARC3963 | Urban History | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to develop students' knowledge of theories and the history of urban development. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; -Understanding urban/city typologies of different historical periods -Comprehension of the impact of social and cultural changes on urban space in specific historical periods. - Understanding the relationship between human behavior, the natural environment, and the design of the built environment. - Effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. |
The course explores the social, cultural, economical, environmental factors that shape cities. The ideas, theories, and innovations that create unique aspects of cities are discussed through examples from past, present, and future. The examples from the periods of Ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, and Post Modern are analyzed. The ideas about futuristic cities are also discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | The Idea of City | |
3) | The Classic City | |
4) | The Medieval Town | |
5) | Renaissance and Baroque Cities | |
6) | Historical Gardens | |
7) | 19th Century City | |
8) | 20th Century City | |
9) | 21st Century City | |
10) | MIDTERM | |
11) | Looking into the Future | |
12) | Student Presentations and Discussion | |
13) | Student Presentations and Discussion | |
14) | Evaluation / Final Discussion |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | - |
References: | . Mumford, L. (1961) The City in History. Harcourt, New York . . Bacon, E. (1976) Design of Cities. Penguin Books, New York. . Gallion, E. (1975) The Urban Pattern. D.Van Nostrand Co. New York. . Kostof, S. (2004) The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings Through History. Bullfinch Press, New York. . Benevolo, L. (1995) The European City. Blackwell Pub. Oxford , UK and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. . Ellin, N. (2007) Postmodern Urbanism: Revised Edition. Princeton Architectural Press, New York. . Hall, P. (2014) Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design Since 1880, Fourth Edition. Wiley Blackwell, USA and UK. . Brenner, N. and Keil, R. (Editors) (2006) The Global Cities Reader (Urban Reader Series). Routledge Taylor&Francis Group, London and New York. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 6 | 72 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 106 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems | |
3) | To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system. | |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study | 2 |
5) | Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world | |
6) | To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components. | |
7) | To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life | |
8) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 4 |
9) | To act and think both regionally and internationally | |
10) | To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization | |
11) | Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. | |
12) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 2 |
13) | To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member | |
14) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment |