Objectives of planning, forming the goals, defining the approaches and methods in the context of socio-economic activities and historical development of Cities and Regions.
Introducing planning theories as instruments and rational decision making activity to bring physical and social changes to achieve a set of goals through recognized models: comprehensive incremental; advocate; descriptive; predictive etc.
An overview of planning laws and legislation and a short history of planning process. Methods, techniques and instruments for implementing plans through decrees and administrative acts, the basis for urban and regional planning and its relation to Shariah Law as well as the structure and organization of Saudi public planning administration. Discussion of zoning procedures, subdivision review practices and budget preparation and execution.
Pre-Requisites: CP101*
Co-Requisites: CP 101
Land use distribution of urban and regional functions. Location theory, infrastructure systems and municipal and Regional Models.
Pre-Requisites: CP101
Microeconomics principles to understand the economic nature of urban areas. Urban growth in the context of location theory. Agglomeration economies in relation to land use pattern and transportation cost. Urban economics problems within the context of the theory of public goods.
GIS definition, history, and functional elements. Data input and output, data management and data analysis. Introduction to most commonly used GIS packages. Hands-on experience on selected GIS software. GIS applications in planning. GIS planning and implementation. Case studies of GIS adoption and application in Saudi Arabia and abroad are presented.
Pre-Requisites: ICS102* Or ICS101* Or ICS103*
Introduction of students to methodology of collecting and analyzing data about a local study area to examine the relative problem solving in situations of functional and normative requirements. Integration of analysis, programming, implementation, and presentation of phases of the planning process. The workshop includes graphical presentation of the project. Each student chooses a distinct local study area as his project.
Pre-Requisites: CP101 And (ARC100 Or ARC113)
Design of surveys, including the preliminary planning of surveys, selection of survey methods, sampling procedures, survey instrument (questionnaire) design, pilot surveys, administration of surveys, and data processing. Computer applications in surveys, including internet-based surveys will also be covered
Pre-Requisites: STAT211
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Cartographic concepts and principles, map design, thematic mapping, computer-aided mapping, symbolization, and map coordinate systems and projections. Basis of remote sensing; photogrammetric systems; space borne sensors and platforms; fundamentals of analyzing remotely sensed data, data integration. Methodology for surveying and analyzing geographical phenomena. Various sensor families such as LANDSAT, Spot, IKONOS and other remote sensing satellites.
Pre-Requisites: CE260 Or CE261 Or CE262
Application of different quantitative methods in city planning, including analysis of variance, correlation analysis, regression analysis, time series, Bayesian decision-making, extrapolation techniques, and forecasting methods.
Pre-Requisites: STAT211
Urban transportation planning process, travel demand modeling, data needs, trip generation, trip distribution, modal choice, and network assignment. Local case studies will be emphasized, and specialized software packages will be utilized.
Spatial data models, GIS Analysis Functions, System Configuration and Data Communications. Internet GIS, User Requirement Analysis (URA), Metadata Requirements, and Spatial data standards. Advanced GIS software will be used. Students will carry out a comprehensive GIS-related project by utilizing knowledge acquired in this course and previous GIS-related courses.
Pre-Requisites: CP203
All the students participate in the project and integrate their projects in Planning Workshop I to the City scale. In this project, students should define the functions of the city and the social and economical activities of the city and their manifestation and realization in space.
Pre-Requisites: CP210
Several options are offered each year, such as regional planning, housing, metropolitan planning, and urban design. All students participate in the project through an inter-disciplinary approach based on the experience gained in previous courses.
Pre-Requisites: CP310
A continuous period of 28 weeks spent in industry with the purpose of acquiring practical experience in different areas of city planning. During this period, a student is exposed to the profession of city planning by working in the field. Students are required to submit a final report and give a presentation about their experience and the knowledge gained during their cooperative work.
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
A continuous period of 28 weeks spent in industry with the purpose of acquiring practical experience in different areas of city planning. During this period, a student is exposed to the profession of city planning by working in the field. Students are required to submit a final report and give a presentation about their experience and the knowledge gained during their cooperative work.
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
End of coop in summer. Description as given in CP 351.
Pre-Requisites: CP351
The aim of summer training is to provide students with direct on-the-job experience working with professional in the field. This training, which lasts for minimum of eight weeks, provides an opportunity to expose students to the reality of professional practice. Students are required to submit a report and make a presentation on their summer training experience and the gained knowledge.
Pre-Requisites: ENGL214
This course is designed to help the senior student to prepare his proposal for the final project in CP 499. In this course the student will carry out research on a selected topic in the area of city planning of his choice and approved by the course instructor. The student will write a complete proposal including statement of the problem, objectives of the project and its justification, methodology, data collection and project outline
Pre-Requisites: CP315
Development with the most efficient utilization of natural resources. Balance between market, social, and environmental values throughout the process.
Pre-Requisites: CP302
This course is an exercise on applied professional planning. Utilizing a local study area the course focuses on the applications of city planning theories, concepts, and methods to the solutions of actual planning problems including data collection, analysis, preparation of development plans, policies, and recommendations; computer applications will be made when appropriate.
Pre-Requisites: CP401*
Co-Requisites: CP 401
GIS functional elements, attribute and spatial data structures, remote sensing and GIS, global GIS databases, and GIS Application Areas. Case studies of GIS adoption and Application in Saudi Arabia and abroad, GIS sustainable planning and implementation, and future of GIS technology. Note: Not to be taken for credits with CRP 514
Introduction to transportation systems, transportation costs, and effect on landuse planning. Other elements of the general plan: electricity, gas, and communications services systems. Storm drainage, sewage and waste disposal. Introduction to standards and control regulations.
An analysis of the administrative structure and administrative practices with emphasis on finance, personnel, public safety, utilities, and public infrastructure.
Principles of impact assessment, development impact assessment methods; cost-benefit analysis, environmental impact assessment, and balance sheet.
Techniques and methods for assessment of different plans, programs, and public policies. Cost effectiveness, goal achievement, cost benefit, and cost revenue analysis. Pre and post implementation evaluation.
Location theory, geographical and gravitational models, population projection, travel behavior and transportation systems, regional models and economic base models.
Introduction to Internet GIS; applications of Internet GIS in City and Regional Planning; use of software to create applications for the web that have interactive GIS functionality; advantages of using Internet GIS in public and private sectors.
Pre-Requisites: CP203
Concepts and principles of analysis and modeling of spatial data. Students will gain knowledge of different spatial data modeling techniques used in GIS through lecture, assignments and computer exercises. Student will be able to design, implement and solve a given spatial problem utilizing GIS.
Pre-Requisites: CP203
Introduction to space syntax concepts; application packages; use of Axwoman and Isovist analyst extensions in ArcView GIS; pedestrian and vehicular systems; modeling and analysis of urban areas and building interiors; integration of syntactic models with other GIS spatial models; techniques of reporting findings; other quantification techniques applicable to GIS concepts.
Pre-Requisites: CP203
Role of computers in geographic analysis. Data sampling and descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for analyzing geographic data. Graphic techniques, tests of hypothesis, simple regression, and the analysis of variance. Interpretation and presentation of appropriate spatial and non-spatial statistics
Pre-Requisites: CP203
GIS applications in various areas within transportation (GIS-T), including transportation planning, transportation engineering, mass transit, railroads, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Linear referencing systems and dynamic segmentation data model will be thoroughly discussed.
Pre-Requisites: CP203
GIS management of utilities: electric, phone, water, and sewer networks. Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (AM/FM).
Pre-Requisites: CP203
Topics of this course are to be selected from special topics in GIS.
Pre-Requisites: CP203
Topics of this course are to be selected from the broad areas of City planning
The senior student will be required to work on a planning project of the topic developed during CP 401 Senior Planning Project Preparation. The objective of the course to demonstrate the student knowledge and skills acquired during his four years of city planning studies. At the end of the semester, the student is expected to submit a complete and detailed planning project of high quality utilizing planning tools, techniques and methods.
Pre-Requisites: CP401