Syllabus

Planning Project

Code
GSQ33M
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Civil Planning and Construction (SQQ)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Civil Planning and Construction1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
Approved
Approved, 07 March 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 07 March 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

  • Explain in-depth planning theory and discursive perspectives for current urban and regional issues
  • Plan and carry out a planning project linked to current challenges in community construction.
  • Explain roles and relationships between different actors in a planning project.
  • Exercise self-reflective problem solving, impact assessments and evaluations in different planning situations.

Course Content

The course provides an in depth understanding of the theories of planning for some selected fields of knowledge, as well as techniques for and practical application of this through problem formulation, analysis, development of alternative approaches, and critical reflection on these in a larger project based planning assignment. This assignment forms a practical component in the course where a current urban or regional problem is studied and suggestions for improvements are presented. The practical part is a lot about developing and practising techniques for managing complex planning problems. Linked to this, techniques for self reflexive problem-solving are studied and practised, along with impact assessments and evaluation. Previously acquired knowledge about form and design and GIS may be applied depending on the nature of the planning project. The course also involves training in academic writing.

Assessment

Essay 2.5 credits
Project work including seminars 5 credits

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U, 3, 4, 5.

The final grade in the course is set based on the examiner’s collective assessment.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Essay - 2.5 Credits | U, 3, 4, 5
  • Project work including seminars - 5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • 60 credits in Civil Planning and Construction

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.