LOGISTICS (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ARC3963 | Urban History | Fall |
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: | Associate (Short 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 have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation | |
2) | To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics. | |
3) | To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector. | |
4) | To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them. | |
5) | To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets. | |
6) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector. | |
7) | To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics. | |
8) | To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. | 2 |
9) | To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas. | |
10) | To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation. | |
11) | To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management. | |
12) | To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language. | |
13) | He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system. |