University Of Nairobi (uonbi) Urban Planning
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B.A (URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING)
Degree Code: | B65 |
Degree Name: | B.A (URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING) |
Degree Type: | BACHELOR |
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Degree Description: | |
INTRODUCTION AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE COURSE.The curriculum for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning was prepared in 1969. This syllabus has remained intact with minor revisions since then. Between 1969 and 2000, there has been major changes in the field of planning all over the world, in response to changes in settlements patterns, social and economic conditions including changes in population and its life styles; as well our natural resources base. The changes that have occurred significantly impact on land as the key resource in human settlement development.
7). To enhance professional education development in Kenya and in the continent in general. |
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Degree Courses: |
DEGREE REGULATIONS
Course Structure and Duration | |
1. The course is covered in seventy (70) course units consisting of lecturers, studio, workshops, class presentations, field work, demonstrations, supervisions/consultation and professional attachment. 2. Two contact hours will be equivalent to one lecture. 3. Students will undergo continuous assessment by written assignments and/or class presentations and/or studio. 4. Each candidate will be required to take all the course units shown during the semester. Each course unit will be 45 contact hours. The course units are provided as follows:-
5. Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters. |
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Entry Requirements | |
The following shall also be eligible for admission into the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Planning A holder of KCSE or equivalent: Overall Grade C+. A minimum of Grade C+ at the KCSE or bridging/Pre-University certificate examination in the following subject clusters English; chemistry or biology; geography; agriculture; building construction or drawing and design. A holder of KACE (A-level) or equivalent; two principal passes in mathematics or economics and any of the following subjects: geography, biology, physics, chemistry, history and a credit in English language at KCSE or equivalent examination. A holder of ordinary diploma: KNEC diploma in land surveying, cartography, GIS/RS, photogrammetry, building construction, architecture, applied sciences or related fields with a credit pass or equivalent, or diploma certificates from science and technical colleges with credit pass in mathematics, geography, agriculture, forestry or agricultural engineering. A holder of University degree: A holder of a degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in the following subjects: economics, mathematics, geography, land surveying, architecture, building economics, planning, agriculture, design or any other relevant degree. University Of Nairobi UoNBI Urban Planning |
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Examinations Regulations | |
Examinations shall be conducted as follows:- 1. A candidate shall be allowed to sit for examinations only when he/she has satisfactorily attended a minimum of Two Thirds (2/3) of the prescribed course contact hours. University Of Nairobi UoNBI Urban Planning 2. Examinations shall consist of written papers, projects, studios and portfolios. 3. All course units except projects, studios/portfolios shall be examined during the semester in which they are taken. Such examinations shall consist of continuous assessment, course test and end of semester examinations. The end of semester examinations shall account for 70% of the total marks, while continuous assessment shall account for 30%. 4. All studio and portfolio examination shall be conducted at the end of the academic year in which they are taken. 5. In each case, all studio and presentation technique portfolios will be equivalent to three course units; planning research Project, and Portfolio Four course units, and Planning Development Project Portfolio Five course units. 6. The Pass Mark for each Course Unit shall be 40%. 7. In order to proceed to the next year of study, a candidate shall have:-
8. A candidate shall be allowed to carry forward up to an equivalent four (4) failed course units in a year of study. Examinations for all courses carried forward shall be taken at the next ordinary University examinations.
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11. A candidate who:
12. Any candidate who:
13. A pass obtained in a re-sit examination shall be 40% in the students academic record. |
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Further Information | |
B.A. Planning | |
Course Structure and Duration | |
The PhD. Programme in Urban and Regional Planning shall be conducted by research and thesis. Duration and Form of Registration A candidate registered for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning shall carry out a programme of original research over a minimum period of 18 months after the date of registration or after completion of any required coursework and / or examination. No candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning shall be registered as a full-time student for more than four years or as a part-time student for more than five years, except by permission of Senate. Subject to the approval of Senate, Department of Urban and Regional Planning may require candidates to attend such a course or courses as may be considered appropriate to remedy deficiencies in the candidate’s academics background or to endow the candidate with specialized skills or knowledge to assist in the proposed study or research. Performance in courses offered may be assessed Course Outline
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DEGREE COURSES
Level : 1 | |||
Semester: 1 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR101 | Introduction To Planning | 45 | |
BUR103 | Elements Of Physical And Biological Environment For Planners | 45 | |
BUR105 | Social Concepts For Planners | 45 | |
BUR107 | Quantitative Techniques For Planners | 45 | |
BUR109 | Presentation Techniques I | 135 | |
CCS001 | Communication Skills | 45 | |
CCS008 | Elements Of Philosophy | 45 | |
Semester: 2 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR100 | Economics For Planners | 45 | |
BUR102 | Rural Planning Principals And Techniques | 45 | |
BUR104 | Statistics For Planners | 45 | |
BUR106 | Presentation Techniques Ii | 135 | |
CCS010 | Hiv And Aids | 45 |
Level : 2 | |||
Semester: 1 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR 201 | Planning Theory And Methodology I | 45 | |
BUR205 | Information Technology And Data Systems | 45 | |
BUR207 | Land Economics And Administration | 45 | |
BUR209 | Transportation Planning I | 45 | |
BUR211 | Population And Demography For Planners | 45 | |
BUR213 | Rural Planning Studio I | 135 | |
Semester: 2 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR 203 | Urban Planning Principles And Techniques I | 45 | |
BUR200 | Planning Theory And Methodology Ii | 45 | |
BUR202 | Urban Planning Principles And Techniques Ii | 45 | |
BUR204 | Elements Of Land Surveying And Cartography | 45 | |
BUR206 | Infrastructure And Utilities Planning I | 45 | |
BUR208 | Housing And Community Services | 45 | |
BUR210 | Transportation Planning Ii | 45 | |
BUR212 | Rural Planning Studio Ii | 135 |
Level : 3 | |||
Semester: 1 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR301 | Regional Planning Principle And Techniques I | 45 | |
BUR303 | Infrastructure And Utilities Planning Ii | 45 | |
BUR305 | Resource & Environmental Planning I | 45 | |
BUR307 | Planning Law I | 45 | |
BUR309 | Research Methodology | 45 | |
BUR311 | Gis And Remote Sensing | 45 | |
BUR313 | Urban Planning Studio 1 | 135 | |
Semester: 2 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR300 | Regional Planning Principles And Techniques Ii | 45 | |
BUR302 | Elements Of Building Design & Development | 45 | |
BUR304 | Resource And Evironmental Planning Ii | 45 | |
BUR306 | Urban Design & Site Planning | 45 | |
BUR308 | Planning Law Ii | 45 | |
BUR310 | Organizational And Political Context Of Planning | 45 | |
BUR312 | Urban Planning Studio Ii | 135 |
Level : 4 | |||
Semester: 1 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR401 | Management Techniques | 45 | |
BUR403 | Regional Development Theory | 45 | |
BUR405 | Planning Research Project | 180 | |
BUR407 | Regional Planning Studio I Project I | 135 | |
Semester: 2 | |||
Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
BUR400 | Planning Practice And Administration | 45 | |
BUR 402 | Planning Development Project | 225 | |
BUR404 | Regional Planning Studio Project Ii | 135 |