NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0214 | Urban Development and Urban Policies | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Objectives: | This course will examine the development of cities, the urban issues appearing in this development process and policies that cities made in order to cope with these urban issues. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course will; 1) be familiar with the history of urban settlements 2 be familiar with various urban issues 3) be familiar with the various urban policies 4) learn the fundamentals of the basic cost and benefit analysis 5) learn the concepts of policymaking 6) learn different administration methods 7) understand the concept of efficiency |
In the first part of the course the concept of cities, need for cities and types of cities will be examined. In the second part, urban issues and urban policies that were applied to solve these issues will be examined. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction - Why do we have cities? | Prereading |
2) | Formation of the cities and the function of the cities | Prereading |
3) | Types of cities: Monocentric vs Policentric cities | Prereading |
4) | Location choice | Prereading |
5) | Government in Urban Areas | Prereading |
6) | The concept of Market Area | Prereading |
7) | Urban Issue: Sprawl and Housing | Prereading |
8) | Midterm Week | |
9) | Urban Issue: Transportation | Prereading |
10) | Urban Issue: Educatıion | Prereading |
11) | Urban Issue: Crime | Prereading |
12) | Urban Issue: Poverty | Prereading |
13) | Technology and cities | Prereading |
14) | Future of the cities | Prereading |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lecture notes and readings |
References: | O'sullivan, Arthur. Urban economics. Vol. 3. Chicago: Irwin, 1996. Edwards, Mary E. Regional and urban economics and economic development: Theory and methods. Routledge, 2017. Cheshire, Paul C., and Dennis G. Hay. Urban Problems in Western Europe: an economic analysis. Routledge, 2017. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 15 |
Homework Assignments | 3 | % 45 |
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 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 4 | 52 |
Homework Assignments | 3 | 10 | 30 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 123 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. | 4 |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | 3 |
3) | To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) | 5 |
4) | To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. | 4 |
5) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | 4 |
6) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 5 |
7) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | 4 |
8) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | 3 |
9) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | 3 |
10) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | 4 |
11) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. | 5 |
12) | To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. | 4 |