Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERSTANDING SPATIAL ECONOMY | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yiğit EVREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, it is aimed to teach the basic approaches and theories developed to analyze the two-way relationship between economic activities and space. It is envisaged to reinforce the concepts covered in the course through a field study to be carried out with the students during the semester. The course is an introduction / framework for urban economics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction: What is an economic space? How is it analyzed?,Principles of economic geography ,Neo-classical theory (part 1),Neo-classical theory (part 2,Behavioural economic geography,Structural approach,Relational approach,Midterm Exam,Institutional approach,Frontiers of economic geography: new disccourses,Site visit,Student Presentations,Student Presentations,Make-up exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Learn the place of orbit dependency, contextuality and contingency concepts in economic space analysis. 2. Gains the ability to analyze economic space from a relational approach perspective. 3. Experience location analysis for a sub-region within the city. 4. Gains the ability to present these analyzes effectively by using appropriate materials and techniques. 5. Gains experience in presenting the field work in English. | 10 | A, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: What is an economic space? How is it analyzed? | |
| 2 | Principles of economic geography | |
| 3 | Neo-classical theory (part 1) | |
| 4 | Neo-classical theory (part 2 | |
| 5 | Behavioural economic geography | |
| 6 | Structural approach | |
| 7 | Relational approach | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Institutional approach | |
| 10 | Frontiers of economic geography: new disccourses | |
| 11 | Site visit | |
| 12 | Student Presentations | |
| 13 | Student Presentations | |
| 14 | Make-up exam |
| Resources |
| Dicken, P. ve Lloyd, P.E. (1990), Location in Space: Theoretical Perspectives in Economic Geography, HarperCollins Publishers, New York. Arslan, R. (1997) Arazi Kullanış Ekonomisi, YTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayını,MF.ŞBP-97.075, YTÜ Basım Yayın Merkezi, İstanbul Kılınçaslan, İ. (2010), Kent Ekonomisi, Ninova Yayıncılık, İstanbul. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | For urban design / landscape design and planning activities and research, able to comprehend and analyze multidimensional forms of knowledge, including theoretical and professional knowledge in a national and global context, and develop new ideas with a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to various urban design problems. | ||||||
| 2 | In urban design, landscape planning, design and management processes, through recognizing materials and technologies aimed at preserving the balance of human-culture-natural and built environment; have the knowledge based on sustainability of environmental systems. | ||||||
| 3 | Able to find ideas by presenting expert knowledge of ethical values, project management, legal rights and responsibilities and regulations in related field. | ||||||
| 4 | Acquires information about the natural, cultural and historical development processes of cities and landscapes and establishes connections between this information with a professional approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Have ability to make connections between the field of urban design/ landscape architecture and sustainable development principles, and has the necessary knowledge and understanding on current global issues such as climate crisis, urban/disaster resilience. | ||||||
| 6 | Has the ability to identify and analyze problems in the fields of city, landscape, design and planning, synthesize them with appropriate methods and techniques, and develop multiple alternative design solutions. | ||||||
| 7 | Has the ability to synthesize information from all other disciplines related to the field of city, landscape, architecture and planning, to work interactively with all related fields, to establish interdisciplinary work teams and to manage these teams. | ||||||
| 8 | In producing sustainable solutions to events, facts, situations and problems in the field of urban design and landscape architecture; Can carry out project and implementation processes in planning, design, conservation and management studies that take into account ecological systems and are based on preserving the balance of human-culture-nature and built environment. | ||||||
| 9 | Has the ability to take individual and joint responsibilities in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies covering the field of urban design and landscape architecture. | ||||||
| 10 | Ability to create innovative ideas and scenarios and develop concepts by using theoretical knowledge and visual communication technologies related to the field in multidisciplinary studies; to design and visualize application projects with his knowledge of materials, structure and construction technology. | ||||||
| 11 | Have the ability of dialectical understanding to the several knowledge types related to city, landscape, nature and design, and a conduct research to update the knowledge, and plans learning processes. | ||||||
| 12 | Enriches the knowledge and equipment by adding current knowledge and technologies related to the field and all forms of knowledge based on human-space interaction to his own knowledge with the awareness of lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 13 | Has the ability to express his/her research, ideas and projects in the field of urban design and landscape architecture with all kinds of written, visual, digital, analogue media and communication tools required by the profession ;has the ability to use technical drawing standards and software tools to visualize urban landscape design projects and relate them to each other within a project as a whole. | ||||||
| 14 | By using English effectively at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, follows the developments in the field and communicates effectively with the colleagues. | ||||||
| 15 | With the awareness of the public aspect of urban space and landscape, organizes and implements socially inclusive projects, collaborations and events. | ||||||
| 16 | Has the skills and awareness to collect, evaluate and interpret the necessary data at the level of professional expertise in order to contribute to urban design / urban development and renewal / definition, protection and design of landscapes to increase the quality of life of the society and public benefit. | ||||||
| 17 | Being aware that the actions of the landscape architect are beneficial in terms of human rights and society and that they produce social services, knowledge, sensitivity and awareness about social justice, quality culture, protection of natural and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, legal frameworks and ethical principles specific to providing professional services. It has equipment. | ||||||
| 18 | Has the necessary knowledge and awareness about the pressures, problems and current trends on cities, rural areas, landscapes and nature at national and international levels. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 13 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 79 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(79/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERSTANDING SPATIAL ECONOMY | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yiğit EVREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this course, it is aimed to teach the basic approaches and theories developed to analyze the two-way relationship between economic activities and space. It is envisaged to reinforce the concepts covered in the course through a field study to be carried out with the students during the semester. The course is an introduction / framework for urban economics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction: What is an economic space? How is it analyzed?,Principles of economic geography ,Neo-classical theory (part 1),Neo-classical theory (part 2,Behavioural economic geography,Structural approach,Relational approach,Midterm Exam,Institutional approach,Frontiers of economic geography: new disccourses,Site visit,Student Presentations,Student Presentations,Make-up exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Learn the place of orbit dependency, contextuality and contingency concepts in economic space analysis. 2. Gains the ability to analyze economic space from a relational approach perspective. 3. Experience location analysis for a sub-region within the city. 4. Gains the ability to present these analyzes effectively by using appropriate materials and techniques. 5. Gains experience in presenting the field work in English. | 10 | A, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: What is an economic space? How is it analyzed? | |
| 2 | Principles of economic geography | |
| 3 | Neo-classical theory (part 1) | |
| 4 | Neo-classical theory (part 2 | |
| 5 | Behavioural economic geography | |
| 6 | Structural approach | |
| 7 | Relational approach | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Institutional approach | |
| 10 | Frontiers of economic geography: new disccourses | |
| 11 | Site visit | |
| 12 | Student Presentations | |
| 13 | Student Presentations | |
| 14 | Make-up exam |
| Resources |
| Dicken, P. ve Lloyd, P.E. (1990), Location in Space: Theoretical Perspectives in Economic Geography, HarperCollins Publishers, New York. Arslan, R. (1997) Arazi Kullanış Ekonomisi, YTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayını,MF.ŞBP-97.075, YTÜ Basım Yayın Merkezi, İstanbul Kılınçaslan, İ. (2010), Kent Ekonomisi, Ninova Yayıncılık, İstanbul. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | For urban design / landscape design and planning activities and research, able to comprehend and analyze multidimensional forms of knowledge, including theoretical and professional knowledge in a national and global context, and develop new ideas with a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to various urban design problems. | ||||||
| 2 | In urban design, landscape planning, design and management processes, through recognizing materials and technologies aimed at preserving the balance of human-culture-natural and built environment; have the knowledge based on sustainability of environmental systems. | ||||||
| 3 | Able to find ideas by presenting expert knowledge of ethical values, project management, legal rights and responsibilities and regulations in related field. | ||||||
| 4 | Acquires information about the natural, cultural and historical development processes of cities and landscapes and establishes connections between this information with a professional approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Have ability to make connections between the field of urban design/ landscape architecture and sustainable development principles, and has the necessary knowledge and understanding on current global issues such as climate crisis, urban/disaster resilience. | ||||||
| 6 | Has the ability to identify and analyze problems in the fields of city, landscape, design and planning, synthesize them with appropriate methods and techniques, and develop multiple alternative design solutions. | ||||||
| 7 | Has the ability to synthesize information from all other disciplines related to the field of city, landscape, architecture and planning, to work interactively with all related fields, to establish interdisciplinary work teams and to manage these teams. | ||||||
| 8 | In producing sustainable solutions to events, facts, situations and problems in the field of urban design and landscape architecture; Can carry out project and implementation processes in planning, design, conservation and management studies that take into account ecological systems and are based on preserving the balance of human-culture-nature and built environment. | ||||||
| 9 | Has the ability to take individual and joint responsibilities in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies covering the field of urban design and landscape architecture. | ||||||
| 10 | Ability to create innovative ideas and scenarios and develop concepts by using theoretical knowledge and visual communication technologies related to the field in multidisciplinary studies; to design and visualize application projects with his knowledge of materials, structure and construction technology. | ||||||
| 11 | Have the ability of dialectical understanding to the several knowledge types related to city, landscape, nature and design, and a conduct research to update the knowledge, and plans learning processes. | ||||||
| 12 | Enriches the knowledge and equipment by adding current knowledge and technologies related to the field and all forms of knowledge based on human-space interaction to his own knowledge with the awareness of lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 13 | Has the ability to express his/her research, ideas and projects in the field of urban design and landscape architecture with all kinds of written, visual, digital, analogue media and communication tools required by the profession ;has the ability to use technical drawing standards and software tools to visualize urban landscape design projects and relate them to each other within a project as a whole. | ||||||
| 14 | By using English effectively at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, follows the developments in the field and communicates effectively with the colleagues. | ||||||
| 15 | With the awareness of the public aspect of urban space and landscape, organizes and implements socially inclusive projects, collaborations and events. | ||||||
| 16 | Has the skills and awareness to collect, evaluate and interpret the necessary data at the level of professional expertise in order to contribute to urban design / urban development and renewal / definition, protection and design of landscapes to increase the quality of life of the society and public benefit. | ||||||
| 17 | Being aware that the actions of the landscape architect are beneficial in terms of human rights and society and that they produce social services, knowledge, sensitivity and awareness about social justice, quality culture, protection of natural and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, legal frameworks and ethical principles specific to providing professional services. It has equipment. | ||||||
| 18 | Has the necessary knowledge and awareness about the pressures, problems and current trends on cities, rural areas, landscapes and nature at national and international levels. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |