ITC Study Guide 2006 / 2007 /2008

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1 ITC Study Guide Urban Planning and 2006 / /2008 Contents Foreword Introduction Urban Planning and Programme Assessment Regulations MSc Course Code: Post Graduate Diploma Course Code: C06-UPM-MSc-01 C06-UPM-PG-01

2 Urban Planning and 2006 / The Urban Challenge Urbanization is a global process. Developing and implementing effective urban planning and management approaches is a major challenge for both present and future generations. By the year 2050, six billion people two-thirds of humanity- will be living in towns and cities. These urban areas are engines of economic growth and offer socio-economic opportunities. At the same time, urbanization and urban development particularly in developing countries- lead to problems as poverty, informality, land use conflicts, insecurity, environmental risks and degradation. The magnitude and the dynamics of urbanization place an enormous burden on organisations responsible for the planning and management of urban regions. The use of geo-information technology to understand the nature and dynamics of the urban areas and the organisation of effective interventions are seen as core objectives of Urban Planning and. At ITC we believe that geo-information technology and remote sensing play an important role to contribute to the objectives of Urban Planning and. Examples can be found in the monitoring of informal settlements and slums; the provision and location of public services; the mitigation of hazards in densely populated areas; enhancing the involvement of different urban groups in the planning and decision making processes; and the operational urban planning and management (e.g. infrastructure maintenance; building control; environmental licensing or land registration). 2 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

3 Against this background ITC offers education and training in Urban Planning and : courses that integrate knowledge and skills of geo-information technology with contemporary themes in the field of urban planning and management. What will be achieved? The 18-month MSc course in Urban Planning and at ITC aims to improve your knowledge and skills in the development of geo-information science-based approaches for effective task execution and problem solving in urban planning and management. The course will specialise you further in current research themes and will give you the opportunity to undertake an independent research project making effective use of geoinformation technology. A close connection exists between the contents of the education offered and the on-going research projects at ITC. Examples of current research themes are: Urban Poverty and Slum Reduction Urban Transport Infrastructure and Public Services Hazards, Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Urban Environmental Land Use and Land Tenure Participatory GIS Spatial Planning and Decision Support Systems. In combination with active use of your own experiences, the course is highly relevant in the context and organisations for which you work. Other key attributes of the end qualifications of the graduates in Urban Planning and course are effective communication skills in multi-stakeholder environments; critical attitude; and autonomous learning and research skills. Urban Planning and 2006 / /

4 For whom is the course relevant in general? Potential candidates for the MSc course Urban Planning and are mid-career and and early career professionals who want to strengthen their academic skills and capabilities and who are employed at local government organisations; public and private utility agencies; NGOs and private consultancy firms, which are active in the field of urban planning and management. The course is also highly relevant for staff employed at universities and training institutes in the field of urban planning and management with an interest in the use of geo-information technology. Basically any academic-oriented professional who is active in urban planning and management and who uses spatial data in their planning and management tasks is part of the target group: e.g. Urban planners (geographer-planners or architect-planners); Land (policy) officers; Engineers (water & sanitation, transport, construction); Environmental planners and managers. Why follow the Urban Planning and course at ITC? In a recent alumni survey, graduates gave the following reasons to follow the Urban Planning and course at ITC: Advanced expertise in geo-information science and remote sensing Relevant contents, methods and tools reflecting contemporary urban planning practice Opportunity to undertake relevant empirical research in developing countries International environment with access to Dutch and European experiences All in all ITC offers a unique international environment for researching and applying geoinformation technology in the context of urban planning and management. Aims and objectives The aim of the MSc course Urban Planning and is that upon completion of the course, you should be able to develop geo-information science-based approaches for effective task execution and problem solving in urban planning and management. Specifically, upon completion of the course, a participant should: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: o urban processes and problems; o urban planning & management theories (and practices); o geo-information science-based methods & techniques. integrate and apply knowledge and techniques of geo-information science and urban planning & management for effective task execution and problem solving in urban areas. contribute through research to the development of geo-information-based knowledge in urban planning and management. be able to effectively communicate in a multi-stakeholder working environment. have the critical attitude and learning skills to continue to study in a largely autonomous manner. 4 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

5 Course content The course content of the MSc course is clustered in four major blocks: Block 1. Geo-information science and earth observation Block 2. Urban Planning and Block 3. Research methods, elective and specialisation subjects Block 4. MSc thesis research The contents of Blocks 1 and 2 are more generic in nature, taking an integrated view of the field; while in the Blocks 3 and 4, opportunities for increasing thematic specialisation are provided. Block 1 focuses on the theory, tools and techniques of GIS and Remote Sensing and their application in Urban Planning and. Block 2 addresses contemporary themes in Urban Planning and focusing on Understanding the nature and dynamics of urban regions and on Developing and organising effective interventions In Blocks 3 and 4, the participant specializes further in his or her field of interest and deepens the knowledge and skills to prepare for the MSc research phase. Specialization takes places via elective modules and an individual study trajectory, guided by staff specialized in the theme of interest. The M.Sc. research is about a contemporary theme in the field of urban planning and management, making appropriate use of geo-information technology. Typical themes of M.Sc research include: Urban Poverty and Slum Reduction; Urban Transport; Infrastructure and Public Services; Hazards, Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation; Urban Environmental Planning; Land Use and Land Tenure; Participatory GIS; Spatial Planning and Decision Support Systems. M.Sc research typically includes a fieldwork in a city in a developing country to collect primary and secondary data and information required for the research. Post-graduate Course Urban Planning and The 9-month Urban Planning and Postgraduate diploma course covers mainly the modules 1-12 of the MSc course. Potential candidates for the Postgraduate diploma course are professionals who want to strengthen their academic skills and knowledge in the application of geo-information technology in urban planning and management. The Post-graduate course provides the basis to enter the second part of the M.Sc. course Urban Planning and, which includes an individual research phase. However, the 9-month Post-graduate diploma course is also very suitable to be taken as a stand-alone course for those who are interested in the contents of urban processes and problems; urban planning & management theories (and practices); geo-information sciencebased methods & techniques. Structure The full MSc course is equivalent to 118 ECTS which is equivalent to 18 months or 23 threeweek modules, including catch-up weeks; thesis defense and graduation. Urban Planning and 2006 / /

6 The 9-month Post-graduate Diploma course is equivalent to 62 ECTS which is equivalent to 12 three-week modules, including catch-up weeks. In the figure below you find the outline of the entire programme Urban Planning and URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT Master of Science degree: 18 Sept February 2008 Postgraduate diploma course: 18 Sept June Mod. Title Start date Registration 19/21 Introduction programme Sept. 1 Introduction to Urban Planning and 2 Oct Geo-information Science and Earth 23 Oct Observation for Urban Planning and Urban Planning and (UPM) I - Understanding the nature and dynamics of urban regions 8 Urban Research and Research Methodology Catch up week 3 Jan 5 Mar 26 Mar 9 Elective 2 Apr Urban Planning and 23 Apr (UPM) II - Developing and organising effective interventions Closing week PGD Individual Study Trajectory and MSc Research preparation incl. one Catch up week 18 Jun 25 Jun MSc thesis research 3 Sep Closing week MSc 3 Mar 2008 End date 29 Sept Oct Dec Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar 20 Apr 22 June 22 Jun 31 Aug 29 Feb Mar 2008 Module Coordinator(s) Educational Affairs Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide & Dr. R.V. Sliuzas PGM Ms. MSc. M. Kuffer & Ing. F.H.M. van den Bosch PGM Dr. R.V. Sliuzas & Drs. S. Amer PGM Dr. M.K. McCall & Dr.Ir. L.G.J. Boerboom PGM Various Ir. M.J.G. Brussel & L.G.J. Boerboom & Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide PGM Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide & Ir. M.J.G. Brussel & Various individual staff Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide & thesis supervisors 6 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

7 Staff of the Urban Planning and Programme Staff involved in the Urban Planning and programme comes predominantly from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-information (PGM). However, also staff from one of the other six scientific departments of ITC is involved in teaching and thesis supervision. Below you find an overview of the main staff involved. The Programme Director is responsible for the implementation of the UPM Programme. This includes approval of structure and contents of the modules of the course. Furthermore, the Programme Director deals with matters arising prior to and during the course, such as preselection of candidates, administration and logistics of the course, and fieldwork. The Programme Director implements various quality assurance measures The Programme Director is authorized by and accountable to the Head Education. Module coordinators are responsible for management and execution of the individual modules, under the overall supervision of the Programme Director. All programs are monitored by the Academic Board (AB). The Academic Board consists of all professors of ITC and is chaired by the Rector. The Academic Board is responsible for development of policy on education, advises the Rector about the quality of the courses and advises the Programme Director on content and relevance of the programme. Furthermore the Academic Board approves the final list of candidates and the final list of IFA topics and M.Sc. Research proposals. The Academic Board also acts as Degree Assessment Board. One member of the Academic Board is appointed as portfolio holder of the UPM course and will be the first point of contact for the Programme Director. Overview of staff Drs. E.J.M. (Emile) Dopheide Programme Director Room: Phone: 230 Ms. L.J.C. (Laura) Windig Programme Secretary Bureau Education Affairs Room: Phone: 464 Urban Planning and 2006 / /

8 Drs. S. (Sherif) Amer Assistant Professor Room: Phone: 235 Ms. Dr. C.A. (Connie) Blok Assistant Professor Department of Geo-information Processing Room: Phone: 433 Dr.Ir. L.G.J. (Luc) Boerboom Assistant Professor Room: Phone: 247 Ing. F.H.M. (Frans) van den Bosch Lecturer Room: Phone: 384 Ir. M.J.G. (Mark) Brussel Lecturer Room: Phone: 497 Ms. Ir. E.M.C. (Liza) Groenendijk Lecturer Room: Phone: 528 Ms. MSc. M. (Monika) Kuffer Lecturer Room: Phone: Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

9 Dr. Ing. W.H. (Erik) de Man Assistant Professor Room: Phone: 231 Dr. J.A. (Javier) Martinez Researcher Room: Phone: 527 Dr. M.K. (Mike) McCall Associate Professor Room: Phone: 223 Drs. J.C. (Johan) de Meijere Assistant Professor Room: Phone: 226 C.M.J. (Chris) Paresi Chairman of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo- Information Room: Phone: 339 Ing. L. (Bert) Raidt Lecturer Room: Phone: 415 Dr. M.A. (Ali) Sharifi Associate Professor Room: Phone: 261 Dr. R.V. (Richard) Sliuzas Associate Professor Room: Phone: 236 Urban Planning and 2006 / /

10 J.F.M. (Sjef) van der Steen Lecturer Room: Phone: 377 Drs J.J. (Jeroen) Verplanke Lecturer Room: Phone: 417 Dr. D. (Dick) van der Zee Lecturer Room: Phone: 273 Dr. Ir. M.H.P. (Mark) Zuidgeest Assistant Professor Room: Phone: Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

11 Introduction to Urban Planning and Module: 1 Start: End: Level: MSc, PGD Co-ordinating staff: Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide, Dr. R. Sliuzas M06-UPM-100 Introduction This module sets the framework for the 18-month MSc programme and 9-month Postgraduate Diploma course Urban Planning and by defining the main elements of Urban Planning and. Starting with the individual experiences of participants; a first meaning of Urban Planning and will be developed; which subsequently will be complemented with insights from recent professional and scientific developments and experiences and cases from the Netherlands. A first orientation will be given on the role and function of GIS and RS in urban planning and management, both in organizations as well as in performing academic research. The module will be used to introduce major research themes; ITC s research agenda and research projects in the field of urban planning and management. Finally some first academic research skills will be practised. Contents 1. Habitat day 2. Experiences of participants in Urban Planning and 3. Lecture and reading programme on major themes in Urban Planning and 4. Introduction and demo on use of GIS and RS in Urban Planning and 5. Excursion to local government and private sector organisations 6. Information skills 7. Paper writing What will be achieved Define Urban Planning and and the major sectors and actors Describe the major problems and challenges for organizations and professionals in Urban Planning and Identify and describe the major themes in Urban Planning and Outline and illustrate the possible role and function of GIS and RS in urban planning and management Understand the practice of Urban Planning and in the Netherlands Present scientific developments and outline possible research fields in Urban Planning and Apply some basic academic skills (literature search; reading; writing; and presentation) Be able to outline the scope of ITC s educational programme Urban Planning and ; Know each other and be able to work together Prerequisites Not applicable Urban Planning and 2006 / /

12 Recommended Knowledge Not Applicable Hardware and Software Requirements Word processing; ArcGIS Teaching Materials Pacione, M. (2005), Urban Geography: A Global Perspective Hofstee, Paul (ed.), GIS for Urban Planning in the Developing World, ITC Lecture Note, May 2006 ITC (2004), Principles of GIS, ITC Educational Textbook Series 3, ITC (2004), Principles of RS, ITC Educational Textbook series 3, 2004 Research agenda ITC s department Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-information Handouts Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment Successful completion of various (group) assignments Individual literature review paper Note(s) 12 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

13 Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Urban Planning and Module: 2-4 Co-ordinating staff: Start: Ing. F.H.M. van den Bosch, MSc. M. Kuffer End: Level: MSc, PGD U06-UPM-100 Introduction These modules introduce the principal concepts and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS). To understand the methods and techniques of managing (administrative) data within the GIS system also emphasis is given to Database Systems (DBMS). The concepts will be explained with examples drawn from specific urban applications. The modules consist of three interrelated parts: a theoretical part focusing on the concepts, a practical part aiming at developing hands-on skills in using software tools, and an application oriented part in which participants learn how to design and carry out sequential data processing steps for solving typical application problems in urban planning and management. At the end of the modules, course participants will carry out a case study. For this case a set of data describing (part) of a city situated in a less developed country will be provided (spatial and descriptive). Using this data set participants have to define an urban application and subsequentially work out the case and propose a solution. The modules provide a foundation and a conceptual frame to assess the scope (and limitations) of GIS and RS in urban planning and management. Contents The modules cover the following topics: Principles of GIS Geographic information and spatial data types Spatial data entry and preparation Spatial data analysis and data visualisation Quality assessment of spatial data Principles of RS The electromagnetic spectrum Sensors and platforms Geometric aspects of remotely sensed data Image enhancement and visualisation Image classification and interpretation Quality assessment Principles of DBMS Techniques for systematic information analysis (Object orientation and UML ) Organization of data Relational Database implementation Information extraction with help of SQL, data integration and data aggregation. Urban application of GIS, RS and DBMS Integrated Case Study Urban Planning and 2006 / /

14 What will be achieved At the end of the modules the participants must be able to explain the principles and use the vocabulary of RS and GIS and DBMS: The participants should be able to carry out basic RS, GIS and DBMS operations. The participant should be able to apply the concepts in urban planning and management related fields, to support urban processes and problem solving. Prerequisites Basic computer skills Stereo vision Recommended Knowledge For the case study a professional background in Urban Planning and (or related field) is recommended. Hardware and Software Requirements Personal Computer, ArcGIS and ILWIS software Teaching Materials Principles of Geogaphical Information Systems, ITC Educational Textbook Series 3, Exercises Principles of GIS, Principles of Remote Sensing, ITC Educational Textbook series 3, 2004 Exercises RS, 2006 Handouts and lecture notes 2006 Digital teaching materials Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment The assessment will consist of the following elements: 1. Written closed book exam on the ITC textbook Principles of GIS (theory) 2. Written closed book exam on ITC textbook Principles of RS (theory) 3. Individual assignment 4. Case study GIS and RS Module mark = 1/3*a + 1/3*b + 1/6*c + 1/6*d Note(s) 14 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

15 Urban Planning and (UPM) 1 - Understanding the nature and dynamics of urban regions Module: 5-7 Start: End: Level: MSc, PGD Co-ordinating staff: Dr. R. Sliuzas, Drs. S. Amer U07-UPM-100 Introduction With increasing urbanization, the majority of the world s population is currently living in urban areas. Urban areas can perform efficiently as centres of production, transformation and trade as a result of their economies of scale. At the same time, urbanization in developing countries leads to problems such as inadequate housing, infrastructure and services, poverty, proliferation of slums, conflicting land uses, congestion, pollution and environmental degradation. One of the main tasks of Urban Planning and is to ensure that cities retain and expand their capacity for economic development while containing and reducing poverty and its effects. In this first 3-module UPM block attention is placed on observing, measuring, analysing, describing and visualising important processes taking place in urban regions, using GIS, statistical analysis and spatial-analytical techniques. Focus is, thus, on understanding the nature and dynamics of urban regions. Contents Themes that will be addressed are: 1. Land, land use and shelter (planned versus unplanned development), 2. Economic development and urban poverty, 3. Infrastructure, transport and service provision, 4. Environment: hazards, pollution and solid waste. Methods and techniques: 1. Conceptual modelling of urban processes 2. Urban indicators 3. Observation and measurement of urban phenomena and processes, monitoring, indicators 4. Spatial analytical techniques 5. Social statistics (descriptive and explorative) 6. Visualization and communication 7. Data gathering and information supply at various levels of aggregation 8. Quality/uncertainty in (spatial) data What will be achieved At the end of the block, the participants should reach the following objectives: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Use appropriate methods and techniques for spatial and statistical analysis to gain insight in the nature and dynamics of urban development. Prerequisites Knowledge and skills in GIS and RS equivalent to that of the ITC core modules Affinity with the field of urban planning and management Urban Planning and 2006 / /

16 Recommended Knowledge Not Applicable Hardware and Software Requirements ArcGIS, ILWIS, SPSS and other specialised software where applicable Teaching Materials Pacione, M. (2005), Urban Geography: A Global Perspective Hofstee, Paul (ed.), GIS for Urban Planning in the Developing World, ITC Lecture Note, May 2006 PGM Research agenda Handouts Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment Formal examination(s) Successful completion of various (group and individual) assignments Note(s) 16 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

17 Urban Research and Research Methodology Module: 8 Start: End: Level: MSc, PGD Co-ordinating staff: Dr. M.K. McCall, Dr.Ir. L.G.J. Boerboom M07-UPM-100 Introduction A major goal of M.Sc education is that course participants learn to think like researchers and graduate as qualified (junior) researchers: capable of designing and executing a component of a larger research project capable of presenting and defending their conclusions to various types of decision-makers and their scientific peers To achieve this aim and to effectively and efficiently complete a MSc thesis, an understanding of the purpose and use of research and a working knowledge of appropriate research skills are required In this module participants are exposed to these skills and get the opportunity to apply them in the development of their research proposal. In the development of the research proposal, participants get the opportunity to liase with scientific staff related to their topic of interest. Contents What is Scientific Knowledge? Scientific approaches applied to planning and management - of urban regions. Deductive and Inductive models of Scientific Explanation Explanation in the Social Sciences & History Ethics in (social) science research Writing Pre-proposals / Concept proposals; Literature Search & Review Writing Research Proposals Conceptual Frameworks Research Supervision and MSc research process What will be achieved To give MSc students specific training in research tools and methods, Explain and understand the scientific approach; methodology and practice; including: Introduction to philosophy of science and of social science Scientific approaches applied to planning and management of urban regions Ethics of scientific research Understand the crucial elements in writing research proposals Structuring a research thesis. Have a detailed overview of key research programmes & projects relevant to urban planning and management In the module, participants will have sufficient time and staff support to develop further their first draft of their MSc research proposal. Urban Planning and 2006 / /

18 Prerequisites Not applicable Recommended Knowledge UPM Modules 1-7 or equivalent At the start of the module each participant should have indentified a first research topic that has been discussed with staff concerned. This research topic will be further eleborated into a draft research proposal, including first problem statement and research setup. Hardware and Software Requirements Microsoft Word, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer Teaching Materials Kumar, R., Research Methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners, Second Edition, Sage Publications, London. Recommended: Frankfort-Nachmias, Chava and David Nachmias (1999) Research Methods in the Social Sciences. London : Edward Arnold. (600p.) Handouts and materials distributed throughout the module Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment Successful completion of various (group) assignments Submission and presentation of draft research proposal and/or literature review Note(s) 18 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

19 Urban Planning and (UPM) II - Developing and organising effective interventions Module: Start: End: Level: MSc, PGD Co-ordinating staff: Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide, Dr.Ir. L.G.J. Boerboom, Ir. M.J.G. Brussel U07-UPM-101 Introduction In the previous UPM block (mod. 5-7) participants have learnt to observe, measure, analyse, describe and visualise important processes taking place in urban regions, using statistical and spatial-analytical methods and techniques. These activities however, do not present an end in themselves but provide the basis for developing and organising effective interventions. In this second UPM block therefore the attention is placed on using this understanding in the development and organisation of spatial interventions that are effectively addressing priority problems in urban areas. To do so, a thorough theoretical background is provided in how thinking about planning has evolved and how planning is practiced in different contexts and thematic domains. Emphasis is placed on a number of important methods that assist planners in the development of viable intervention alternatives. Planners also need to be equipped with methods and tools to evaluate the consequences of their choices on the ability to reach stated objectives and best fulfil desired outcomes, hence the inclusion of decision and planning support systems in the course. Likewise, the application of scenarios and models in the planning and management of urban regions is required to develop our intended interventions in line with anticipated future development and appreciate the effect and feasibility of plans undertaken. Additionally the a posteriori evaluation of the success of interventions is discussed, making reference to the earlier developed monitoring framework. Contents 1. Concepts of Urban Governance, traditional and contemporary theory and concepts of Urban Planning and in various geographical and political contexts, participants experiences. 2. Planning for economic and sustainable development: land, shelter, infrastructure and environment. 3. Methods and techniques in urban planning and management: Stakeholder based analysis, Community and participatory base methods, Multi Criteria Evaluation, Environmental Impact Assessment. 4. Decision support and planning support systems, current academic debates, diffusion of D&PSS in local government 5. Scenario and model development in UPM, Land use modelling, Network modeling, Accessibility modeling, LU-Transport interaction modeling, feasibility and cost benefit analysis 6. Measuring effectiveness of planning and management, review of relevant policy indicators. 7. Excursions Thematic focus: 1. Land, land use and shelter (planned versus unplanned development), 2. Economic development and urban poverty, Urban Planning and 2006 / /

20 3. Infrastructure, transport and service provision, 4. Environment: hazards, pollution and solid waste. What will be achieved The objectives of the block are grouped under three headings. At the end of the block, the participants should have reached all individual objectives. Urban policy, planning and management 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and practices in the planning and management of urban regions; particularly related to spatial interventions in an urban context; 2. Understand important (spatial) policies, typical policy formulation processes and policy instruments in urban regions and the role of policy information; 3. Demonstrate insight in urban planning processes in theory and practice; schools of thought; paradigm shifts etc; Methods and tools in UPM 1. Compare and critically evaluate alternative methods and tools in urban planning and management and be able to apply a selective number of tools in a given context; 2. Understand the basic principles of spatial decision and planning support systems (SP&DSS) for specific themes in the urban region, be able to apply a selected number of SP&DSS methods and tools and be capable of critically evaluating their use and role in the decision making process. 3. Understand and apply scenario and model development in the context of urban planning and management; Feasibility and effectiveness of interventions 1. Assess and evaluate the feasibility of alternative policy interventions in urban planning and management. 2. Apply theory, methods Prerequisites Modules 1-8 of the UPM programme or equivalent, affinity with the field of urban planning and management Recommended Knowledge Not Applicable Hardware and Software Requirements ArcGIS, ILWIS, SPSS other specialised software where applicable Teaching Materials Textbooks (to be selected) Hofstee, P. (2006), (ed.), GIS for Urtban Planning in the Developing World, ITC Lecture Note, May 2006 Groenendijk, L. (2003), Planning and Tools, ITC Special Lecture Notes PGM Research agenda Handouts 20 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

21 Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment Formal examination(s) Successful completion of various (group and individual) assignments Note(s) Urban Planning and 2006 / /

22 Individual Study Trajectory and MSc Research preparation Module: Start: End: Level: MSc Co-ordinating staff: Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide, Ir. M.J.G. Brussel U07-UPM-102 Introduction At this stage of the course in between the general taught part of the curriculum and the thesis phase - participants have developed a first research proposal for their MSc research. Besides, the potential supervisors of the research have been identified at the start of these modules. The three modules before the actual start of the MSc thesis research are meant for further specialization and deepening of the knowledge and skills as a preparation for the thesis phase. Subjects offered in this period, either in class and/or on a tutor basis, are directly linked to research area and topic. This part will also include training in relevant fieldwork techniques for undertaking necessary data collection as part of the research project and possible fieldwork. Contents Contents will be defined in close cooperation with the supervisors and the staff involved in the research project or activities in which the future MSc research takes place. In all cases a literature review on the conceptual basis and theoretical background of the MSc thesis will be part of the modules. If relevant in the MSc research context, the student could enroll into an MSc elective that is on offer during module 14. Fieldwork techniques will be practiced that are relevant in the context of the MSc research. Examples are: Design principles and selection of urban field survey approaches. Questionnaire & Interview design & skills (semi-structured interviews). RUA & Participatory-RUA data collection methods. Indicator selection and analysis Acquisition of secondary & historical materials (e.g. content analysis). Mobile GIS (and GPS) Case study approach Infrastructure and transport survey techniques Housing / Building survey techniques What will be achieved Upon completion of these module, participants will be prepared for carrying out independent research; implying, they : Have insight in the latest scientific developments in the field of their MSc research Master the models; tools and techniques specifically required to implement the designed research Perform, write and present a literature review 22 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

23 Design proper data collection techniques (e.g. socio-economic surveys) and apply appropriate sampling for their MSc research Prerequisites Not applicable Recommended Knowledge UPM Modules 1-12 or equivalent At the start of the module each participant should have their research topic defined and a first draft proposal (incl. first problem statement and research setup and location) approved, including assigned supervisors. Hardware and Software Requirements Microsoft Word, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer Teaching Materials Kumar, R., Research Methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners, Second Edition, Sage Publications, London. Handouts and materials distributed throughout the module Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment Successful completion of various (group) assignments Literature review Fully elaborated research proposal and an operational research plan One assessment to be defined with supervisor or elective module assessment Note(s) Urban Planning and 2006 / /

24 MSc Thesis Research Module: Start: End: Level: MSc Co-ordinating staff: Drs. E.J.M. Dopheide U07-UPM-103 Introduction The final phase of the MSc course is dedicated to the execution of an individual research project, the development of which commenced already in an earlier phase of the course. Each participant works independently on an approved research topic from one of the research fields of the departments with major contribution to the UPM programme (i.e. particularly the ). Although students can bring in their own interests and experiences, they will be stimulated to undertake their MSc research within the frame of the ITC research agenda and research projects related to urban planning and management. Examples of current research themes in which research can and recently have been undertaken are: Urban Poverty and Slum Reduction Urban Transport Infrastructure and Public Services Hazards, Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Urban Environmental Planning Land Use and Land Tenure Participatory GIS Spatial Planning and Decision Support Systems. Satisfactory performance in the research project is crucial for the award of the MSc. degree. Contents The co-ordinating staff will provide guidelines for the thesis in an early stage of the course. The student will discuss, write and present a thesis proposal that has to be finalised and accepted before the start of module 14. The thesis proposal should: Identify and select a relevant research topic, based on literature review. Define research objectives and methods or techniques to be used. Indicate planning of activities and resources required. Indicate the expected outcomes and end products. The thesis proposal will be further elaborated in operational detail during module 15. Each student will be assigned 2 supervisors with whom regular progress reports and meetings will be held to monitor the progress on the thesis. 2-3 months before the finalization of the MSc research thesis, the student will give a mid-term presentation. The student will get feedback from staff and in case of weak performance and/or serious concern, a written warning. 24 Urban Planning and 2006 / / 2008

25 The final outcome will be a report (hardcopy and CD-Rom) as well as an oral presentation and defence. (for details of the regulations of the MSc research process refer to the ITC regulations for the Master of Science degree.) Depending on the research topic, the M.Sc. phase in the UPLA programme could contain a 3- to 4-week fieldwork to a developing country. What will be achieved Upon completion of this module students should be able to: Define, plan, execute a research project dealing with a problem related to the application of GIS and RS tools to urban planning and management Prepare a concise, logical and well structured dissertation describing the key elements of the research process and findings Orally present a concise review of their work and findings, providing additional explanation on relevant subjects as required. Prerequisites UPM MSc modules 1-15, approval of research proposal and a positive evaluation of the ability to do research by the programme board, as based on modules Recommended Knowledge Not applicable Hardware and Software Requirements PC s with ILWIS, ARCVIEW, ArcInfo, Office Teaching Materials Not applicable Allocated Time per Teaching Learning Method L SP UP GA IA S O Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method: L lecture, SP supervised practical, UP unsupervised practical, GA group assignment (e.g. workshop, project), IA individual assignment (including Thesis, IFA), S self study, O overhead (e.g. QH, exam, opening) Assessment Thesis, presentation and oral examination. For further details on the MSc regulations and thesis assessment; see: ITC regulations for the MSc degree course of Instructions for Thesis Assessment Board Note(s) Urban Planning and 2006 / /