| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP1214 | Urban Development and Urban Policies | Spring | 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: | Turkish |
| 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. |
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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 | Prereading |
| 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) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
| 7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
| 10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
| 11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
| 12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |