Course Syllabus

MSPL3- URBAN PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS

AND STRATEGIES 
2nd Trimester, SY 2021-2020
Credits: 3 unit lecture
Prerequisite(s): 
Course Duration: 
Instructors:  Ar. Irene G. Florendo,MsAr,UAP
Email:  igflorendo@uc-bcf.edu.ph (mailto:igflorendo@uc-bcf.edu.ph)  

(mailto:drtandingan@uc-bcf.edu.ph) Course Description

 Spatial Order, Socio-Cultural expression in the design of the exterior environment in

neighborhoods, communities, towns & cities.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Understand the planning fundamental issues & concerns

2.  Recognize the planning methodologies/ strategies 
3. Learn and use the basic urban design principles and understand proper
assessment of the current 
trends in planning in Asia & around the world. 

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Urban Planning

              1. a Planning and Science
              1. b Key Issues in Urban Planning
              1. c Planning traditions 
Module 2: Comparative Planning Process/ Systems Approach
Module 3: Local /International Institutions Involved/Laws/ Guidelines 
Module 4: Planning Fundamentals: Issues and Concerns

Module 5: Planning Methodologies/Strategies

Module 6: Model Framework /Case Studies
              6. a Dealing with Mixed Uses 
              6. b Buffer areas between uses /zones
              6.c Urban Transportation Issues 
              6.d Other issues and concerns related to Urban Design
Module 7 : Strategies in Urban Design 
              7.a Developer Contributions: Social 
              7.b Infrastructure Funding
               7.c Policy Implementation/ Difficulties

Basis of Evaluation :

1. Examinations
2. Research Works
3. Group Work/ Presentation/Discussions
4. Attendance

Grading System :

Passing score: 60%

Raw Midterm Score (RMS): 50% (Class Standing) + 50% (Midterm Exam Score)

Raw Final Score (RFS): 50% (Class Standing) + 50% (Final Exam Score)

Final Score (FS): 50% (MS) + 50% (RFS)