Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program 2006

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1 Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program 2006 Course Title: Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program Degree Offered (in full): Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development (abbr.): M.U. E. P. D. Responsible Organizations The Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University. Overview The program emphasizes the integrated application of science, technology, social science, humanities, and management in order to create advanced urban that is responsive to modern society. The aim of the program is to create a good environment and quality of life for humankind. The program is for those who would like to develop his/her capability to be highly skilled planners with high ethical standards, in the creation of sustainable urban environments. Objectives The Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program is a twoyear professional graduate degree program, with 36 course credits and a 12 credit thesis. The graduates will be trained in a specialized area for two years. The objectives of M.U.E.P.D. Program are as follows: 1. To produce highly skilled planners of an international standard to serve the profession. 2. To produce broad knowledge-based planners with capabilities to pursue specialized studies. 3. To produce competent and ethical planners who would become professional leaders and be able to make contributions in developing the country with responsibility. Year of Operation The Program began in the Academic Year Applicants Qualifications Applicants should have all the following qualifications: 1. Hold a bachelor s degree from the Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program from Thammasat University or from other leading universities in Thailand or abroad 2. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher. A lower GPA is accepted with at least one year experience in practice or related field Admissions 1. Applicants must pass both written and oral examinations 2. Applicants must submit an English proficiency test such as TU-GET or TOEFL or IELTS and the test must be within the previous two years Teaching System 1. The regular education system is based on two semesters per annum. 2. The Master s program of Urban Environmental Planning and Development requires both class attendance and thesis submission. 3. Applicants without education background must take one or two required

2 courses for non- students. 4. Students must receive grade P (pass) in UP 607, Practicum in Planning, at the end of the first year 5. Students must have successfully passed the English proficiency test before taking the final thesis examination 6. The thesis preparation and examination are administered according to Thammasat University s Regulations for Graduate Studies, 1998, and Thammasat University s Regulations on Graduate Degree Theses, However, students can register for a thesis only when they have earned at least 24 credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 Duration of Study Students must complete the Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development in no more than eight regular semesters. Registration Requirements In each regular semester, students must enroll in at least six credits but not more than 12 credits. Evaluation 1. A final course grade of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D or F is usually given (A = excellent, B = Good, C = poor, D = conditional fail, F = fail), except in UP 607 Practicum in Planning. The following numerical equivalents are used. Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C D F Equivalen t Only the final course grade of S and those not lower than C count as accumulative credits. Any courses that are graded D or F are computed only for the GPA. 3. Thesis is graded S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). 4. Foreign language proficiency tests are graded P (pass) or No (fail). No numerical equivalents are assigned to there grades. Graduation 1. Completing 38 credits in course work with a minimum accumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 and 12 credits for thesis. 2. Receiving grade P in foreign language proficiency. 3. Receiving grade S (Satisfactory) in the thesis examination. 4. Thesis must be published in a journal or any recognized academic publication or be accepted as a conference paper for presentation. 5. Other requirements as specified by the Faculty of Architecture and Planning Instructors Information about instructors is available in the appendix of the curriculum.

3 Expected Student Enrollments First Year Second Year Total Number of graduates Facilities The Department of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program is located in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning 15,000 sq. m. building, which will contain all education-support facilities such as workshops, studios, an intelligent library, an environmental laboratory and computer studios, all of which have been planned for future expansion and advancement. Libraries Various texts, journals, and documents are available at Thammasat University Central Libraries, at both Tha Prachan Campus and Rangsit Campus. Approximately 2,942 texts and 1,168 relevant journals were provided in There were approximately 800 items of teaching materials in 2008, and these will be increased by 10 percent annually in the first four years. An electronic library system will also be installed to encourage and support e-learning. The Curriculum The students conferred the Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Degree have to achieve a total of 48 credits. 1. Core Courses 24 credits 2. Elective Courses 6 credits 3. General Elective Courses 6 credits 4. Thesis 12 credits Total Requirements 48 credits Course Structure General Courses 6 credits Students must take the following courses based on the consideration of the Graduate Studies Committee. UP 501 Land Use Models UP 502 Theories and Concepts in Planning 1. Core Courses 24 credits UP 601 Spatial Planning Systems and Development UP 602 Planning Methods UP 603 Urban Infrastructure Planning UP 604 Applied Statistics for Planning UP 605 Integrated Planning Project 6 credits UP 606 Research Methods in Planning UP 607 Practicum in Planning 0 credits UP 708 Contemporary Issues in Urban Development Planning

4 2. Elective Courses 6 credits (Elective courses: select 2 courses) UP 611 Legislative Systems for Planning UP 612 Urban Economics and Finance for Planning UP 613 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Information Management Technology for Urban Planning UP 614 Values in Planning UP 615 Urban Transportation Planning and Policy UP 616 Urban Environmental Planning and Management UP 617 Urban Violence and Catastrophe UP 618 Negotiation: Public-Private Sectors in Urban Projects 3. General Elective Courses 6 credits The Students must enroll in at least 2 courses for 6 credits in order to gain specialized knowledge and ability. Option 1: Real Estate and Housing Development UP 721 Housing Policy UP 722 Real Estate Development and Management Option 2: Urban Conservation UP 731 Urban Conservation and Regeneration UP 732 Conservation of Historic Towns in Asia UP 733 Local Economic Development Planning Option 3: Developing World Urbanisation and Development UP 741 Developing World Urbanisation and Development UP 742 Planning for Informality UP 743 Gender and Development Planning Option 4: Information Management for Planning UP 751 Advanced Information Management for Planning UP 752 Applied Information Management for Planning Option 5: Planning Systems UP 761 Decision-making Processes and Policy Implementation UP 762 Public Participation UP 763 Effective Urban Management Option 6: Urban Design UP 771 Introduction to Urban Design UP 772 Design for Urban Sustainability UP 773 Integrated Urban Design Project UP 774 Urban Morphology 4. Thesis 12 credits UP 800 Thesis 12 credits

5 Code System of the Courses The courses offered in the Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development Program use UP as the program code followed by numerical codes of 3 digits. Each of them has a specific meaning as follows: UP XXX = AR (First Second Third) First Digit (Year) 0-9 means Courses in each Second Digit (Subject) 0 means Elective option 1 means Elective Courses 2 means Real Estate and Housing Development 3 means Urban Conservation 4 means Developing World Urbanisation and Development 5 means Information Management for Planning 6 means Planning Systems 7 means Urban Design Third Digit (Multiplier) 5 means General Basic Courses 6 means Course level for the first year student 7 means Course level for the second year student 8 means Thesis 9 means Architectural Management Study Program for Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development First Year First Semester UP 601 Spatial Planning Systems and Development UP 602 Planning Methods UP 603 Urban Infrastructure Planning UP 604 Applied Statistics for Planning Total 12 credits Second Semester UP 605 Integrated Planning Project 6 credits UP 606 Research Methods in Planning UP 61X One required course Total 12 credits Summer UP 607 Practicum in Planning 0 credit Total 0 credits Second Year First Semester UP 708 Contemporary Issues in Urban Development Planning UP 61X One required course UP 7XX One elective course (UP 72X to UP 77X) UP 7XX One elective course (UP 72X to UP 77X) Total 12 credits

6 Second Semester UP 800 Thesis 12 credits Total 12 credits Course description Required courses for non- background students UP 501 Land Use Models () Theories, concepts and techniques for land use classification and comparative patterns of urban in Thailand and other countries. UP 502 Theories and Concepts in Planning () Theories and concepts in urban design, urban landscape and development and for particular areas. Emphasis is on analytical techniques and concepts in specific for special purposes such as historic conservation, cultural revitalization, new towns, and tourism. Compulsory courses UP 601 Spatial Planning Systems and Development () The evolution of spatial system in different levels that has relationship with urban development. The course will scrutinize the operation of system and mechanism which includes legislative structure, political power influencing decisions, duty and responsibility of relevant agencies and tools for. UP 602 Planning Methods () Various techniques and methods used in practice. The course includes the study of pros and cons of different techniques and methods. UP 603 Urban Infrastructure Planning () Types, systems, and standards of public facilities and utilities in urban areas. The relationships between land use and provision of infrastructure as well as the investment and management of such services. UP 604 Applied Statistics for Planning () Advanced statistics for the application of research pertaining to urban development and. Statistical techniques include factor analysis, principle component analysis, discrimination analysis, multiple regression analysis and co-variance structure analysis. UP 605 Integrated Planning Project () Application of knowledge and skills derived from all courses through integrated workshops which will help develop skills in policy formulation, urban design and property development in urban areas. The practice is responsive to actual problems in real life situations. UP 606 Research Methods in Planning () Development of skills and principles of conducting research in the field of and development comprising qualitative and quantitative research.

7 UP 607 Practicum in Planning () Internships in the urban development and profession or relevant fields with a minimum of 240 working hours. Prospective organizations or authorities must be authorized by the Faculty of Architecture and Planning UP 708 Contemporary Issues in Urban Development Planning () A seminar-based course on experience, workshops, and research issues pertaining to development. The issues will be explored through proven theories to bring about trends in practice in the future. Required courses UP 611 Legislative Systems in Planning () Principles and context of laws concerning urban and urban development such as the Urban Planning Act, Building Control Act, Land Subdivision Act, Land Readjustment Act, and Environment Act. Other relevant laws affecting the management of urban development projects such as the Decentralization Act is also included. UP 612 Urban Economics and Finance for Planning () The application of theory and approach of economics and the and development of urban areas such as urban economics and land economics. The course includes feasibility study in the provision of public infrastructure and environment-related projects, the role of the private sector in the development of the economy in urban areas and the linkages of economics in city, regional and country levels. UP 613 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Information Management Technology for Urban Planning () The basic study of meanings, principles, components and process of geographic information systems as well as the fundamental principle of cartography, aerial photo and satellite images and related technology for the application in urban development. The teaching approach is through simulation and the use of GIS computer application program. UP 614 Values in Planning () Study of various theories that have been utilized in the past in order to develop understanding of the role of professional planners in various situation and in order to help understand how planners research and analyze policy. UP 615 Urban Transportation Planning () Application of theories of transportation, management and implementation in urban areas. The study includes problems, and issues in urban transportation and management. The study of institutions and the role of public and private sectors in urban transportation are included. UP 616 Urban Environmental Planning and Management () The study and application of the theory of urban environmental and management. The course contains the study of ecological systems, at all levels from community to the global level. Environmental in terms of development and control will also be explored.

8 UP 617 Urban Violence and Catastrophe () The study at city and regional levels on the problems of flood, fire, crime, terrorism and other urban disasters emerged from both natural and social factors. Preventive measures will also be taught through the analytical process of causes, trends and effects of such violence and catastrophes that lead to integrative urban. UP 618 Negotiation: Public-Private Partnerships in Urban Projects () Negotiation as a tool to lay management policy in urban and development projects comprising process, steps, techniques, obstacles, effects and consequences of the implementation of such development projects. The course is run through seminar that gives opportunity for students, academia, planners, developers, and interested persons to discuss and debate on the topics relevant to management guidelines, negotiation and partnership patterns. Electives (for urban conservation option only) Option1: Real Estate and Housing Development UP 721 Housing Policy () The course will present the major housing challenge facing a less developed countries(ldcs). Generally, each class period will focus on one theme. The instructor will introduce the theme, a selected student will make a short presentation of the case study relevant to the theme, and the class will then be open for general discussion and debate. UP 722 Real Estate Development and Management () This course is designed for students interested in understanding the fundamentals of real estate and housing development for strategic implementation. Students will learn how to identify problems in the real estate and housing market, and how to calculate the three basic financial rewards generated by successful real estate projects: cash flow, tax benefits, and future benefits. Students will also be exposed to the financial risks associated with real estate development and investment. As the course progresses, students will prepare discounted cash flow analyses for the projected holding periods utilizing Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return methodologies. The classroom experiences will be synthesized through an exercise in which individual students, using an analytical framework developed during the course, will structure and evaluate a potential real estate development by applying the general concepts learned in the course to a specific real estate opportunity within the BMR market area. Option 2: Urban Conservation UP 731 Urban Conservation and Regeneration () The study of concepts and evolution of urban regeneration and conservation in the context of urban development. The course includes assessment of urban heritage values, clarification of definitions, treatments, techniques and process of regeneration and conservation. Technique of local and community participation is also an emphasis of the course. Field trip to a case study is provided. UP 732 Conservation of Historic Towns in Asia () A comparative study of the policies, and theories concerning historic town conservation in the Asian region. Analysis of the applicability of international charters concerning cultural heritage conservation to Asian historic cities is to be discussed. A workshop of a real case study in or outside Thailand will also be conducted.

9 UP 733 Local Economic Development Planning () Concept and theory of economic development that is related to local community experience in order to have students develop knowledge and skills of the process, analytical methods and business and human resources through the survey of the local economy. Option 3: Developing World Urbanisation and Development UP 741 Developing World Urbanisation and Development () The understanding of context and constraints of in developing counties. The exploration of approaches or methods used in those countries to answer questions regarding praxis. The course includes the study of environmental impacts derived from urbanization and development in such countries and policies for impact mitigation. Study of the relationships between urban-related issues in developing countries such as migration, land, infrastructure, employment, management systems, and physical is also included. UP 742 Planning for Informality () Study of a particular spatial system that does not coincide with the conventional process. Such character is found mostly in developing countries. The course involves the investigation of concepts and values in such a culture including the system and mechanism that contribute to the development pattern as well as the relationship between conventional the process being applied in advanced countries and informal processes. UP 743 Gender and Development Planning () The study of definitions and concepts of gender, role and need in the identification of gender disparity including factors that define gender relations and the impact of economic conditions on the change in culture and society as well as policies or approaches for for gender that is significant in the discourse of. Option 4: Information Management for Planning UP 751 Advanced Information Management for Planning () This course is designed to advance students knowledge in the rapidly developing field of Geographic Information Science and Systems (GIS). GIS provides a means of integrating information in ways that help us understand and address pressing problems facing us today, such as tropical deforestation, rapid urbanization, and spread of diseases. Emphasis will be placed on concepts and spatial reasoning of the analysis techniques, rather than simply providing skills training in the use of GIS software. By the end of the course, students are expected to have a thorough understanding of GIS functionality, methodology for implementing the technology, and its potential usefulness in urban and management studies. UP 752 Applied Information Management for Planning () This course will focus on quantitative approaches to the analysis of remote sensing data. Computer-assisted analysis of earth observation satellite data will provide students with both an understanding of the principles of numerically-oriented remote sensing and experience with tools that will prove useful in his or her career in resource management. While previous work with computers would be helpful, it is not essential since the fundamentals will be introduced in lab sessions. Imagery of the Earth s surface, both aerial and satellite, has become an integral part of today s GIS and desktop mapping systems. The new ArcView Image Analysis extension provides the tools necessary for ArcView GIS users to take full advantage of the

10 wide range of digital image data that is available today, or planned for in the near future. This includes aerial photography and digital orthoimagery of all types, as well as current and future small-, medium-, and large-scale satellite data. Option 5: Planning Systems UP 761 Decision-making Processes and Policy Implementation () The study of decision-making processes in amid limited resource availability through the scrutiny of entangled public policy structure at different levels. Course emphasis in on actual events or experiences at every level involved in the decision of stakeholders in the process. The focus of this course is put on the effectiveness and efficiency of policy implementation. UP 762 Public Participation () The exploration of theories and practices of public participation in the context of land use. The course includes the search for relationships between public participation and social groups as well as theories concerning democracy or social equality through the consideration of empowerment and public decision. Students will be given opportunity to take part in the participatory process conducted in the local community. UP 763 Effective Urban Management () Study of the role, function and responsibility of urban administrative bodies comprising the management of legislation and implementation in the provision of public services. Option 6: Urban Design UP 771 Introduction to Urban Design () Survey of the fundamental determinants of city form: districts, corridors, public spaces, blocks, and building types. Overview of the historic evolution of city design, the range of city structures, and the tools to design cities. UP 772 Design for Urban Sustainability () The study of issues concerning sustainability of the urban environment through the analysis of derivation of various design principles and methodologies for application to urban areas. UP 773 Integrated Urban Design Project () The study of urban regeneration through the presentation of real-life project(s) within the complexity of urban structures and networks. The course focuses on change in urban areas where continuous construction encounters environmental constraints. Field trip in the target area of a mega-city is included. UP 774 Urban Morphology () The study of patterns of urban open spaces and elements of towns and communities that contribute to the creation of town character due to both physical and non-physical factors. Such factors include social patterns, traditions, values, economics, locations, and others. The course is for students who are interested in design to have a basic understanding for the understanding and ability in urban design that is responsive to constraints, context, and continuity of the city s past, present, and future. The course also includes the survey of elements of a town that is growing rapidly such as urbanization pattern, transportation, the dead and life of particular patterns like residential areas and real estate projects. Students will practice how to set assumptions and seek

11 for the cause(s) of morphology in order to be able to effectively formulate development and design guidelines. Thesis UP 800 Thesis (12 credits) Compulsory: Students are required to pass the learning modules as stated in the M.U.E.P.D Curriculum and to have at least one article or research paper published in a well accepted journal, for example: JARS or other journals of professional institutions The thesis is the way to conduct a methodological study relevant to the selected general elective course. Students will be supervised by a research committee. Upon the completion of the study, students are required to have vivas assessed by creditworthy external examiners. Additionally, the thesis will be published as appropriate. Programme Summary Type and code programme/course Master of Urban Environmental Planning and Development (MUEPD) Programme/Course Enrolment and Enrolment: 15 full-time students Capacity Date of Establishment 2006 Target groups Medium of Instruction Professional Government staff Newly graduated students Thai and English Annual Number of Graduates 15 Policy regarding Scholarship, number of scholarships Duration Terms Dates 1 St Semester 2 nd Semester Summer Course Deadline for Application Programme URL Contact person for students inquiries on programme offerings (name and address) Scholarships (tuition and fees reduction) are available to APTU students plus scholarships from outside organisations (mostly partial) 2 years 1 st semester: June-September 2 nd Semester: November-February Summer Course: None Mid- April each year.. Yongtanit Pimonsathean ext. 601

12 List of all courses offered by programme Course Code Course Title Type of course UP 501 Land use model Required for non- students UP 502 UP 601 Theories and concepts in Spatial systems and development Required for non- students Required UP 602 Planning methods Required UP 603 UP 604 Urban infrastructure Applied statistics for Required Required UP 605 Integrated project Required UP 606 Research methods in Required UP 607 Practicum in Required UP 708 UP 611 UP 612 UP 613 Contemporary issues in urban development Legislative systems for Urban economics and finance for Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial information management technology for Required UP 614 Values in UP 615 UP 616 UP 617 UP 618 Option 1: Real estate and housing development Urban transportation Urban environmental and management Urban violence and catastrophe Negotiation: public-private sectors in urban project UP 721 Housing policy Elective for option 1

13 UP 722 Option 2: Urban conservation UP 731 UP 732 UP 733 Option 3: Developing world urbanisation and development UP 741 Real estate development and management Urban conservation and regeneration Conservation of historic towns in Asia Planning foe local economic development Developing world urbanisation and development Elective for option 1 Elective for option 2 Elective for option 2 Elective for option 2 Elective for option 3 UP 742 Planning for informality Elective for option 3 UP 743 Option 4: Information management for UP 751 UP 752 Option 5: Planning systems UP 761 Gender and development Advanced information management for Applied information management for Decision-making process and policy implementation Elective for option 3 Elective for option 4 Elective for option 4 Elective for option 5 UP 762 Public participation Elective for option 5 UP 763 Effective urban management Elective for option 5 Option 6: Urban design UP 771 Urban design foundation Elective for option 6 UP 772 UP 773 Design for urban sustainability Integrated urban design project Elective for option 6 Elective for option 6 UP 774 Urban morphology Elective for option 6 Thesis UP 800 Thesis Required