Introduction to Community Planning (BYS115)
The course provides foundational knowledge into community planning, with special focus on the Norwegian planning system.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BYS115
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, students are expected to have knowledge of and understand:
- Planning from the perspective of historic and contemporary decisions.
- The principles of and concepts in sustainable urban development.
- How global issues are addressed locally; how local issues are addressed globally.
- The actors normally involved in planning processes, and the associated powers and conflicts that arise.
Skills:
After completing the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Interpret and reflect upon different concepts and their relationship to the built environment.
- Analyse, evaluate, and synthesise information from various sources, from academic to governmental.
- Understand, retain, and recall detailed information from large volumes of text.
- Be reflexive when considering the interests of different actors involved in and impacted by planning decisions.
- Ability to clearly and concisely express knowledge and understanding in written form through examination.
Competencies:
After completing the course, students are expected to have:
- Knowledge of key sources of literature.
- Competence in understanding the interdisciplinary nature of urban planning.
- Basic proficiency in interpreting and reflecting on complex information relevant to the built environment.
- Ability to articulate complex ideas and information clearly and concisely in written form.
- Skills in retaining and recalling detailed information, particularly from extensive reading materials.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 2 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
Written digital exam. Individual assessment. Multiple choice and open-ended questions. No help except in special circumstances.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Tegg WestbrookMethod of work
Reading tasks
Workshops