Course: Spatial Planning

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Course title Spatial Planning
Course code KKM/ÚP
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Váchal Jan, prof. Ing. CSc.
Course content
The course consists of lectures and seminars. Lectures form the background for seminars (seminars are used for development and knowledge for lectures). In the seminars, students work on projects and descriptions for various aspects related to spatial planning. Urbanism, spatial planning and sustainable development. 2. History of rural settlements and their development. 3. Functions and structure of the landscape, ÚSES. 4. Functional components and structure of rural settlements. 5. Transport and technical infrastructure. 6. Public interest in spatial planning, land use limits. 7. Spatial planning tools 1 - ÚPP. 8. Spatial planning tools 2 - ÚP; agricultural annex to the ÚP. 9. Spatial planning tools 3 - DP, ZÚR. 10. The process of preparation of ÚPD. 11. Implementation of spatial planning. Territorial development support. 12. Large projects - polders, landscape revitalization.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Practical training
  • Preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 80 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course will provide basic knowledge about the principles of urban design of settlements to achieve a harmonious environment, public benefit and satisfaction of residents while maintaining sustainable development of rural areas. It also introduces students to land use planning, its process and forms.
The student is able to work both under supervision and in a collaborative team. He/she can formulate, present and effectively defend his/her own opinions and results of his/her work, can clearly communicate information, ideas, specify problems and possible solutions. The student is able to continue independent education, expand his/her knowledge, continuously monitor sources of professional information. The student is able to actively obtain information to evaluate a situation in an unfamiliar and changing environment. Can critically evaluate own knowledge and determine own information needs. Is able to direct others in seeking educational needs.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of the principles and objectives of spatial planning - achieving a harmonious environment, public interest and meeting the needs of the population while maintaining the principles of sustainable development. Public interest in spatial planning, limits of land use. Understanding of the context in which spatial planning operates and the relationship to other systems and disciplines relating to the environment.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Test

The examination is awarded on the basis of the student's active participation in the exercise, the output of which is independent work, the scope and quality of which corresponds to the requirements of the teacher. The award of the examination according to the above criteria is conditional on the successful completion of a written test of the student's theoretical knowledge.
Recommended literature
  • Maier, Karel. Udržitelný rozvoj území. První vydání. Praha : Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-4198-7.
  • Mikulová, Eva; Moravcová, Jana. Územní studie jako podklad pro územní plánování vybrané lokality. České Budějovice, 2018.
  • Sýkora, Jaroslav. Venkovský prostor. 1. díl, Historický vývoj vesnice a krajiny : doplňkové skriptum. Vyd. 1. Praha : Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1998. ISBN 80-01-01826-1.
  • Sýkora, Jaroslav. Venkovský prostor. 2. díl, Územní plánování vesnice a krajiny. Vyd. 1. Praha : Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1998. ISBN 80-01-01810-5.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -