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Urban Design Master's Program (with Thesis) (M.S., 1 - 2 Years)

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Course Title Credit Lec. Tut.
UDES500 Thesis

Supervised research conducted individually by the student and constituting a final thesis.

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UDES501 Urban Design Studio - I

Studio in fundamental physical urban design; design guidance, site planning and urban design in the newly established districts of cities or at the edge or outside cities; survey of small urban communities varying in social, economic, technological, and physical components; analysis of the data and information surveyed; formulations of database necessary for urban design; proposing urban design alternatives.

6 4 -
UDES503 History, Theory and Criticism of Urban Design

This course provides an examination of essential urban design theories and principles and historic and contemporary trends in urban design theory and practice. Topics covered include: emergence of urban pattern; elements, patterns, and evolution of urban form; urban design concepts and approaches; past and present urban development; city forms in history; patterns and influences affecting domestic and international urban characteristics; urban identity; urban forms related to functions; analysis of socioeconomic, political, historical, geographic, and cultural forces influencing urban form; concepts of idealized urban forms and theoretical models of urban configuration. Techniques and evaluation criteria for urban design inquiry; and urban design trends in USA, Europe and the region.

3 3 -
UDES505 Advanced Research Methods in Urban Design and Planning

This course discusses main qualitative research methods and their application to urbanism (urban design and planning). It addresses the process and practice of academic research.

3 3 -
REQ1 Elective Course 3 3 -
REQ2 Elective Course 3 3 -
REQ3 Elective Course 3 3 -
UDES504 Contemporary Issues in Urban Design

This seminar course aims to examine contemporary issues in urban design focusing on public realm improvements, urban intensification, town centre regeneration.

3 3 -
UDES598 Seminar

This seminar series will examine the various stages in the preparation of a dissertation and introduce the theoretical and practical approaches available.

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