GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
TECHNIQUES OF REGIONAL ANALYSIS/SBP486
Course Title: TECHNIQUES OF REGIONAL ANALYSIS
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof. Bilge Armatlı Köroğlu
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  -
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  armatli@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Improving the ability of planners to use quantitative analysis and models in development studies.
Improving the ability of planners to use techniques of regional analysis at explaining sosio-spatial processes, situation analysis and forcesting.







 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  Delivery of this course is face to face.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to techniques of regional analysis.
2. Week  Lorenz Curve and Gini Coefficient. Their usage areas, different approaches and applications
3. Week  Implementation of Lorenz Curve and Gini Coefficient and Evaluation of results of the analysis.
4. Week  Location and spatial specialization indicators.
5. Week  Specialization diversification indicators,LQ analysis, location coefficient, location curve.
6. Week  1st Mid-term exam
7. Week  Evaluation of the results of the LQ analysis, location coefficient, location curve analysis.
8. Week  Shift-share analysis
9. Week  Evaluation of the outcomes of the Shift-share analysis.
10. Week  2. Mid-term exam
11. Week  Cluster analysis
12. Week  Evaluation of the results of Cluster analysis.
13. Week  Gravity model
14. Week  Different implementation areas of gravity model
15. Week  General evaluation of the course
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Isard, W (2000) Methods of regional and Interregional Analysis, MIT Press, Cambridge. Blakely, E.J. and Bradshaw, T.K. (2002) Planning Local Economic Development Theory and Practice, Sage Publications. Isard, W (1960) ‘Coefficients of Localisation, Localisation Curves and Ratios, and Related Concepts’ in Methods of Regional Analysis: An Introduction to Regional Science, MIT Press, Cambridge, 249-270. Mancusi, M., L. (2003) ‘Geographical concentration and the Dynamics of Countries’ Specialisation in Technologies’, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 12(3), 269-291. Krugman, P. (1991), Geography and Trade, MIT Press, Cambridge. Brülhart, M. (2000), Evolving geographical specialization of European manufacturing industry, working paper, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Knudsen, D.C. (2000) ‘Shift-share Analysis: Further Examination of Models for the Description of Economic Change’, Socio-Economic Planning Science, 34, 177-198.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, analysis.
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
2
0
 Assignment
6
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
2
30
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
10
1
10
 Searching in Internet and Library
2
1
2
 Designing and Applying Materials
4
1
4
 Preparing Reports
6
1
6
 Preparing Presentation
6
1
6
 Presentation
6
1
6
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
3
6
 Final and Studying for Final
1
5
5
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has a multi-dimensional knowledge and comprehension of the economic, social and environmental sustainability principles and the historical, geographical, social and cultural issues in the field of City and Regional Planning.
2Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension about the issues on planning / design / research methods that are human and community oriented and sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of City and Regional Planning.
3Has a knowledge and comprehension about the principles, ethics, laws, regulations and standards related to the field of City and Regional Planning.
4Has the skills to identify facts, potential and problems and research necessary for them, make analysis and use quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques required for evaluation and to translate them in written, oral and visual formats, in the field of planning.X
5Has the necessary sensitivity on the issues related to public interest, social justice and quality of life and the field of legal frameworks and ethical principles, by being aware of that this profession generates social services and beneficial in terms of human rights and community.X
6Has the self-confidence and competence to execute independently and in teams, negotiate and become a moderator and director when it’s necessary, in the studies in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
7Has the foreign language level, to follow the international developments in this field and to communicate effectively with colleagues.X
8Has the capacity to follow the developments in IT (information, geographic information and communication) technologies related to the field and use them interactively in various stages of planning and design.X
9Have the necessary scientific and technical qualifications to produce flexible solutions for problems and opportunities in the field, and to propose alternatives and to evaluate these alternatives.
10Has the ability to think urban planning in macro-micro scales and planning-design integrity.
11Has the ability to think creatively which is necessary to develop creative solutions to tangible and intangible problems and has the technical qualifications and knowledge to express those visually.X
12Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension in sustainable energy and ecological issues in rural and urban planning.
13Capable of being aware of economic, social, environmental and political changes and examine the impact of these and identify place with visual, administrative and financial aspects.X
14Has the knowledge and skills to put forth plans and policies that take into account social, economic and cultural needs, in order to create liveable and sustainable spaces and preserve historical heritage for future generations.
15Have the necessary qualifications to create resilient cities by considering natural, economic and social risks together and taking precautions in urban planning.
16Has comprehensive knowledge about the use of participatory methods in decision-making, policy development and management processes in spatial planning.