The course aims at:

(a) providing students with a comprehensive set of theoretical knowledge in Planning and Design of Cities,

(b) developing students’ critical analytical thinking on new cutting-edge issues in Planning and Design of Cities,

(c) practicing the design skills of students in Urban Planning.

The course contributes to the theoretical training of students on urban design issues, dealt with by the International Schools of Planning and Design of Cities that dominated from the second half of the 20th century to the present, and produced modern European cities.

The general skills that the course aims to allow the students to acquire are:

• Planning and Design of urban areas, cities and mapping of the urban fabric,
• Research, analysis, and composure of data and information, by utilizing the necessary technologies,
• Autonomous work – project.

• Final written exam
• Small project

Student evaluation is based on:

Final written exam: 40%

Small project: 60%

The course outline mentions how to evaluate students. This course outline is available on the website of the department and on the e-class of the University of Thessaly.

• Συλλογή άρθρων από επιστημονικά περιοδικά
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