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Basics of Urban Planning (2 cr)

Code: 8H00DM14-3003

General information


Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
07.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
SeAMK Construction Engineering and Construction Management
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
Tero Turja
Groups
MRKM24
Bachelor of Construction Site Management, Multimodal implementation
Course
8H00DM14

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Competence in the construction process.
The student is familiar with the different levels of urban planning in Finland. The student is familiar with the fundaments of the legislation on the steps of urban planning.
The student understands the basic principles of land use planning in Finland.
The student understands the objectives of urban planning and is familiar with the legislation on the land use planning and building. The student is able to interpret town plans and understands the effects of zoning ordinances on construction projects.

Content

- basics of land use planning
- basic principles of national direction
- basics of land policy
- zoning process and legislative definitions guiding it
- regional plan, master plan and town plan
- plan symbols

Materials

Land Use Planning and Building Law and Act in part, plan symbols and planning ordinance.
Lecturer´s own material.

Teaching methods

Lectures and independent study.

Student workload

53 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basics of plot policy, official practices of urban planning and zoning process. The student knows the different levels of urban planning. The student is able to search for information in the town plan for their construction project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with plot policy, official practices of urban planning and zoning process. The student knows the different levels of urban planning. The student is able to search for information in the town plan for their construction project and apply it in different situations in working life and in different construction projects.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands plot policy, official practices of urban planning and zoning process. The student knows the different levels of urban planning. The student is able to search for information in different plans, interpret plans, and apply information in them in demanding situations in working life and construction projects.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

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