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COURSECODE- MUD302 Pedagogy and Evaluation:
Lecture (L) Studio (S) Credits Internal Theory Exam Marks Practical/Viva Voce Total Marks Hrs/Wk Hrs/Wk Marks 6 6 50 50 100 Objective:
This course is in preparation for the Urban Design Thesis course in the fourth semester. Normally the topic identified in this course would be carried on for thesis. The course explores methods of research in the field of Urban Design.
Studio Exercise/s:
Research Tasks related to the following:
(1) Identifying a Research Topic, with an intent to continue the same in Urban Design Thesis in semester IV.
(2)Establishing relevance and need.
.(3) Setting research goals, scope and objectives as per individual topics.
(4) Identifying secondary and primary research requirements (5) Identifying nature of knowledge and data to be gathered.
Presentation of Findingsin Studioand First Report.
(1) Analysis of data and preparation of background of thesis (2) Generation of hypothesis or proposition or specific objective for thesis (3) Identifying frameworks by choice of relevant theoretical tools (5) Final report.
Note: Design thesis is not to be done primarily in a textual written format but the work shall accompany the necessary textual matter. Design thesis may require recording of various iterations and may even be targeted to produce multiple solutions. The nature of research shall keep in consideration the mode of thesis whichneedstobeselected in the following semester.
Learning Outcome:
The student would be prepared to start working on the thesis main body immediately in the following semester.
Recommended Readings:
UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH DESI ON Advenced URBAN PLANNING Research Methods Built Environrnent RESEARCH METHODS Cuthbert, A.(2011) Understanding Cities: Method in Urban Design. NY: Routledge.
2 Farthing, S. (2015) Research Design in Urban Planning: A Student's Guide. New Delhi: SAGE 3 Groat, Linda N. & Wang, D. (2013) Architectural Research Methods. NY: Wiley and Sons.
4 Knight, A.& Les Ruddock, L. (eds.) (2009) Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment. NY; John Wiley & Sons.
5 Machi, L.A. and McEvoy, B.T. (2012) The Literature Review, Six Steps to Success, Sage, New Delhi.
Syllabus of M. ARCH. (URBAN DESIGN) w.e.f. Academic Session 202 I-22 Boald9fStudies, USA Pon31st March,2021 Approved By: Sub- Committfe of Academic Council on Sign:
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