Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG126 Technical Design, BYG223 Architecture, BYG224 Road Planning or simillar

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:

  • have a basic understanding of physical planning and the process leading up to a complete plan
  • understand the importance of the subject for other subjects in the building programme
  • have knowledge of how to plan for a more sustainable area use
  • be able to make simple analyses as a basis for assessing suitability for building development in an area
  • be able to make simple zoning plans based on the Planning and Building Act and by using digital tools
  • be able to reflect on the pros and cons of different design choices in planning.

Contents

The course provides a basic understanding of spatial planning and the foundation for making a plan. Emphasis is on smaller residential areas, which students easily can identify with yet provide the opportunity to work with all the elements of a more complex planning process

Teaching and learning methods

Project-based learning. The students work on relevant projects throughout the semester. Teaching, supervision and learning activities support learning in the projects.

Estimated workload for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

All mandatory group projects must to be approved.

Examinations

Individual project. Individual grades

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG214 – Urban & Road Engineering. 6
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