Course title
R12316063
Spatial　Modeling　and　Analysis　

 yasmin bhattacharya Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
This lecture will introduce the existing urban models for understanding the structure and dynamics of cities. It will further look at how to develop models to investigate different spatial or socio-economic phenomena in the built environment. Computer-based analysis techniques will also be used to find spatial patterns and relations across different elements.
Purpose of class
This course develops the modeling skills essential for theoretical research in urban planning. It is aimed at students entering into research, and introduces the approach of solving real urban planning problems through the use of models and spatial analysis. Majority of the classes will include a lecture and group discussion based on weekly readings in English.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will learn established existing urban models.
  2. Students will learn the application of spatial analysis and modeling in urban planning.
  3. Students will learn to solve urban planning problems through the application of spatial analyses.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course

What is a city? origins and definitions
Introducing the spatial and temporal scales of cities 		Start exploring the city of choice and the problem of choice for mid-term presentation 30minutes
Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
2. Model thinking for cities and its approaches
Application examples of models: Urban economics 		Continue exploring the city of choice and the problem of choice for mid-term presentation 30minutes
Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
3. Statistical analyses vs. modeling
Socioeconomic models of cities 		Continue exploring the city of choice and the problem of choice for mid-term presentation 30minutes
Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
4. Socioeconomic models of cities (contd.)
The polycentricity of cities 		Continue exploring the city of choice and the problem of choice for mid-term presentation 30minutes
Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
5. Modeling cities as systems Prepare for mid-term presentation 60minutes
Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
6. Modeling cities as systems (contd.)
Spatial organization of cities and the optimization problem 		Prepare for mid-term presentation 120minutes
Relevant readings for next class 60minutes
7. Mid-term presentation (individual): Explain the background of the city of your choice and the problem that you wish to look into and why. Prepare for mid-term presentation 180minutes
8. Mid-term presentation (individual): Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
9. Analyzing mobility patterns through analysis Final project analysis 120minutes
Relevant readings for next class
10. GIS tutorial Final project analysis 120minutes
Relevant readings for next class 120minutes
11. GIS tutorial Final project analysis 150minutes
Individual Report preparation 30minutes
12. GIS tutorial Final project analysis 120minutes
Individual Report preparation 60minutes
13. Final presentations (individual/group -TBA): conduct sample analysis of your problem using GIS Final project analysis 180minutes
Individual Report preparation 60minutes
14. Final presentations
Concluding Lecture on Spatial Analysis 		Individual Report preparation 180minutes
15. Report submission (individual)
Total. - - 2400minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Class Discussions Mid-term Presentation Final Presentation Report Total.
1. 10% 15% 25%
2. 10% 10% 10% 30%
3. 10% 15% 20% 45%
4. 0%
Total. 20% 25% 25% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Your attendance will be checked according to the ID card checking machine. Being absent for more than 5 classes will result in D grade.

The evaluation scores will be weighted as:
Class Discussions (20%) - active participation in discussions is expected. Class discussions will be based on readings related to the lecture given before class.
Mid-term presentation (25%) (individual) -students should explain the background of the city of their choice and the problem that you wish to look into and why.
Final presentation (25%) (group or individual) -students are expected to conduct and present a sample analysis of their problem using GIS.
Reports (30%) (individual) -compile a report regarding the city of your choice and explain how the proposed problem may be solved through spatial analysis.
Textbooks and reference materials
There is no set textbook and readings will be provided from different sources.

As extra reading interested students can refer to:
Barthelemy, M. (2016). The Structure and Dynamics of Cities: Urban Data Analysis and Theoretical Modeling. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781316271377
Prerequisites
Interest in urban planning, data analysis and modeling is desired.
Basic GIS skills would be advantageous, but is not a requirement as training will be provided.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office Hours: Wednesday = 12:00 – 13:00
    Appointments can be made from here: https://goo.gl/MM9Yff or through email
  • Questions by email can be accepted at any time.
    E-mail: yasmin@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Relation to the environment
Environment-related course (25%)
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
Applicatable Previous research and course teaching experience.
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