In this course, we will explore various approaches and concepts in which design, planning, and policy are transforming the way we develop cities towards a healthier, more brilliant, and more meaningful future.
Course Content
This course contains; How do built and natural environments affect health,Determinants of health,What is a healthy city?,Urban sprawl and public health,Walkability,Land use,City level health indicators,Midterm exam,Open space (leisure) level health indicators,Green/Eco roofs,Healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities,Urban spaces and urban life,What is a healthy dwelling (home)?,Smart/healthy homes.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
This course contains; How do built and natural environments affect health,Determinants of health,What is a healthy city?,Urban
sprawl and public health,Walkability,Land use,Midterm exam,City level health indicators ,Open space (leisure) level health
indicators ,Green/Eco roofs ,Healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities ,Urban spaces and urban life,What is a healthy dwelling (home)
,Smart/healthy homes .
How do built and natural environments affect health
2
Determinants of health
3
What is a healthy city?
4
Urban sprawl and public health
5
Walkability
6
Land use
7
City level health indicators
8
Midterm exam
9
Open space (leisure) level health indicators
10
Green/Eco roofs
11
Healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities
12
Urban spaces and urban life
13
What is a healthy dwelling (home)?
14
Smart/healthy homes
Resources
PowerPoint lecture notes, lecture related academic papers.
Sachs, J. D. (2015) The Age of Sustainable Development, New York, NY, USA: Columbia University Press.
Gatrell, A. C. and Elliott, S. J. (2015) Geographies of Health: An Introduction, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
13
3
39
Guided Problem Solving
1
10
10
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
10
10
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
15
15
General Exam
1
15
15
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
89
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(89/30)
3
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SUSTAINABLE and HEALTHY URBAN DESIGN and PLANNING
CEE2111472
Fall Semester
3+0
3
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM
Assistant(s)
Aim
In this course, we will explore various approaches and concepts in which design, planning, and policy are transforming the way we develop cities towards a healthier, more brilliant, and more meaningful future.
Course Content
This course contains; How do built and natural environments affect health,Determinants of health,What is a healthy city?,Urban sprawl and public health,Walkability,Land use,City level health indicators,Midterm exam,Open space (leisure) level health indicators,Green/Eco roofs,Healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities,Urban spaces and urban life,What is a healthy dwelling (home)?,Smart/healthy homes.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
This course contains; How do built and natural environments affect health,Determinants of health,What is a healthy city?,Urban
sprawl and public health,Walkability,Land use,Midterm exam,City level health indicators ,Open space (leisure) level health
indicators ,Green/Eco roofs ,Healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities ,Urban spaces and urban life,What is a healthy dwelling (home)
,Smart/healthy homes .
How do built and natural environments affect health
2
Determinants of health
3
What is a healthy city?
4
Urban sprawl and public health
5
Walkability
6
Land use
7
City level health indicators
8
Midterm exam
9
Open space (leisure) level health indicators
10
Green/Eco roofs
11
Healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities
12
Urban spaces and urban life
13
What is a healthy dwelling (home)?
14
Smart/healthy homes
Resources
PowerPoint lecture notes, lecture related academic papers.
Sachs, J. D. (2015) The Age of Sustainable Development, New York, NY, USA: Columbia University Press.
Gatrell, A. C. and Elliott, S. J. (2015) Geographies of Health: An Introduction, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
