NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1214 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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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