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AD251V Concepts and Tools in Spatial Morphology 7.5 credits

The aim of the course is to introduce and develop knowledge about contemporary theory and methodology on analytical urban morphology, especially urban morphology, density analysis and network analysis. 

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AD251V (Autumn 2014–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course comprises 6-7 combined lectures and exercises, where introduction to theory is mixed with concrete exercises using analytical tools. Apart from this there will be at least on literature seminar and a final written assignment that is formulated individually by the student but that needs to combine theoretical understanding with practical application in a concrete urban problem.

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to introduce and develop knowledge about contemporary theory and methodology on analytical urban morphology, especially urban morphology, density analysis and network analysis. After completing the course the participants shall have a basic knowledge of the field and be able to individually discuss and analyse texts, plans and different types of analytical tools typical for the field. The participants shall also have developed basic skills in some of the analytical tools in the field as well as some basic GIS skills.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

- Högskolestudier om 120 hp inom områdena arkitektur, fysisk planering, landskapsarkitektur, landskapsplanering, samhällsplanering

- Dokumenterade kunskaper i Svenska B/Svenska 3 och engelska A/Engelska 6 eller motsvarande

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Meddelas vid kursstart

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • MOM1 - Lectures, Seminars and Exercises, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • MOM2 - Individual Assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

The course contains two moments:

MOM1, Lectures, seminars and exercises, 5 HP. Betygsskala P/F

MOM2, Individual assignment, 2,5 HP. Betygsskala: P/F

To obtain final grade, both moments have to be passed. 80% attendance on all tuition is required.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Architecture

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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