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AG2141 Urban Infrastructure 7.5 credits

Contemporary cities are supported by a diverse range of infrastructure networks including energy, water, wastewater, transportation, and communications. These networks are traditionally defined by their technical and economic characteristics but they also have significant (and often unappreciated) spatial, political, and cultural implications. Today, the upgrading and reimagining of infrastructure services is central to notions of sustainability, resilience, economic prosperity, and improved quality of life.

This course provides an opportunity for students to study the co-evolution of technology and cities using theories and case studies from urban history, science & technology studies, urban geography, planning, and architecture. The course explores historical and theoretical ideas about cities and infrastructure as well as contemporary issues that address infrastructure trends and debates. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop research skills to study infrastructure networks. The knowledge and skills taught in this course will allow students to develop a critical perspective on technology and society as it relates to cities of the past, present, and future.

The course consists of lectures, seminars, and group work in which students prepare a presentation and paper on relevant topic.

Information per course offering

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Termin

Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
14 Jan 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
Periods
P3 (7.5 hp)
Pace of study

50%

Application code

60394

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

Min: 10

Target group
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Planned modular schedule
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Contact

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Contact

Peter Brokking (peter.brokking@abe.kth.se)

Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AG2141 (Spring 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AG2141 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Contemporary cities are supported by a diverse range of infrastructure networks including energy, water, wastewater, transportation, and communications. These networks are traditionally defined by their technical and economic characteristics but they also have significant (and often unappreciated) spatial, political, and cultural implications. Today, the upgrading and reimagining of infrastructure services is central to notions of sustainability, resilience, economic prosperity, and improved quality of life.

This course provides an opportunity for students to study the co-evolution of technology and cities using theories and case studies from urban history, science & technology studies, urban geography, planning, and architecture. The course explores historical and theoretical ideas about cities and infrastructure as well as contemporary issues that address infrastructure trends and debates. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop research skills to study infrastructure networks. The knowledge and skills taught in this course will allow students to develop a critical perspective on technology and society as it relates to cities of the past, present, and future.

The course consists of lectures, literature seminars and group work in which students will prepare a paper and presentation on a relevant topic

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge on the functions, dynamics and interactions of urban infrastructure systems. After fulfilling the course requirements students should:

  • Be conversant in a range of theories addressing technology, society, and urban development;

  • Recognise and appreciate the relational and spatial aspects of urban infrastructure development; and

  • Have the ability to apply analytical skills to critically assess infrastructure networks in terms of sustainability, liveability, and resilience.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

3 years of university studies within the field of Planning, Architecture, Engineering or Social Science.

For independent applicants: 150 credits including 30 credits in Architecture, Planning or Civil Engineering and English B.

Equipment

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Literature

The course readings will be comprised of key publications on urban infrastructure.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • DELN - Participation, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Exercises/Excursions, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

  • NÄR1 - Lectures, 1,5 credits, grade scale: P, F

  • TEN1 - Examination, 3,0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

  • ÖVN1 - Exercises/Excursions, 3,0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Other requirements for final grade

To receive a passing grade, students need to:

  • Attend 75 percent of the lectures and participate in the literature seminar and the study visit (1,5 credits)

  • Participate in and contribute to the group work that involves the writing and presentation of a paper (3 credits)

  • Pass the written exam (3 credits)

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

Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Peter Brokking (peter.brokking@abe.kth.se)