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Course Name	Turkish	Kentsel Gelişim Süreci
	English	Urban Development Process
Course Code	SBP 417E	Credit	Lecture (hour/week)	Recitation (hour/week)	Laboratory (hour/week)
Semester	-	3	3	-	-
Course Language		English
Course Coordinator		Yasin Bektaş
Course Objectives		The objective of this course is to evaluate urban development and transformation in a holistic manner, considering its physical, economic, and social dimensions. The course aims to uncover the fundamental principles of pre- and post-disaster development and transformation, while examining the legal, administrative, economic, social, and physical aspects of urban development and transformation in Türkiye. In addition, it seeks to discuss the socio-spatial dynamics of urban development and transformation practices across different parts of the world.
Course Description		This course provides an integrated framework for understanding urban development and transformation processes before and after disasters. Students will explore the multidimensional nature of urban change by analyzing the legal, institutional, socio-economic, and ecological contexts in which planning takes place. Emphasis will be placed on Türkiye’s planning and regulatory frameworks, alongside comparative insights from international practices. By engaging with global examples, students will critically evaluate the socio-spatial dynamics of urban transformation and develop an understanding of how planning can guide resilient and sustainable urban development.
Course Outcomes		By the end of this course, students will be able to: Define and explain the basic concepts of urban development and transformation in relation to physical, social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Analyze the principles of pre- and post-disaster development and transformation processes. Evaluate the legal, administrative, and institutional frameworks of urban development and transformation in Türkiye. Compare Türkiye’s planning and transformation practices with those of different countries. Identify and discuss the socio-spatial dynamics of urban transformation across diverse contexts. Apply holistic and interdisciplinary perspectives to assess urban development challenges and opportunities. Develop alternative planning strategies and proposals that integrate resilience and sustainability principles into urban development and transformation.
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