Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Administration, Urban Planning and Public Services (2500053) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Knowledge of administration and urban planning. Ability to participate in the development of urban public space, as well as in urban services projects such as water distribution, sewage, waste management, transport systems, traffic, lighting, etc., and acquire an understanding of the urban management regulation framework. 1 Ability to participate in the urbanization of urban public space and in urban services projects, such as water distribution, sewage, waste management, transport systems, traffic, lighting, etc. Knowledge at the level of specialization in urban planning and administration and ability to participate in the urbanization of urban public space and in urban service projects, such as water distribution, sanitation, waste management, transportation systems, traffic, lighting, etc. and knowledge of the regulatory framework for urban management. The course is divided into two modules I and II: .- Module I: "Planning and urban management and municipal administration". The main objective of this module will explain the contents of urban intervention as a social need for regulation of property rights and the relationship should be with the construction of urban infrastructure services, for each of the different levels of intervention urban planning. And see how the local government especially in the area of recruitment, the modalities of service delivery, and adoption of the various figures of urban planning. .- Module II: "Urban Infrastructure Services." The basic objective of the module is the technical study of the infrastructure of different urban services which characterize the development of the modern city from an urban perspective, ie the service of the conformation and good use of the city and its physical elements ( public spaces, land and buildings), to integrate and play the functional aspects, calculation, design and provision of each service together in public spaces. The course is divided into two modules I and II: .- Module I: "Planning and urban management and municipal administration". The main objective of this module will explain the contents of urban intervention as a social need for regulation of property rights and the relationship should be with the construction of urban infrastructure services, for each of the different levels of intervention urban planning. And see how the local government especially in the area of recruitment, the modalities of service delivery, and adoption of the various figures of urban planning. .- Module II: "Urban Infrastructure Services." The basic objective of the module is the technical study of the infrastructure of different urban services which characterize the development of the modern city from an urban perspective, ie the service of the conformation and good use of the city and its physical elements ( public spaces, land and buildings), to integrate and play the functional aspects, calculation, design and provision of each service together in public spaces. This requires that students understand and read previous urban plans, through the differentiation of different forms of urban growth and structure of road network (additional objective of the course). Finds the work to summarize the technological concepts from other fields within the race to transmit from this new service shared vision of building the city and its elements. It is intended that the student understands that the design and dimensioning of the infrastructure of urban services is more than a mere exercise in calculating the functional variables, and that they are relegated to the final outcome of a process of design and assembly design public space.

Competencies

Especific

Knowledge of the urban management regulation framework. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Knowledge of the influence of infrastructure in the planning of the territory and to participate in the urbanization of urban public space, such as water distribution, sanitation, waste management, transport systems, traffic, lighting, etc. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Knowledge of the design and operation of infrastructures for modal exchange, such as ports, airports, railway stations and transport logistics centers. (Specific technology module: Urban Transport and Services)

Generic

Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works and knowledge of the functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.

Ability to project, inspect and direct works, in their field.

Ability to carry out territorial planning studies and environmental aspects related to infrastructure, in its field.

Capacity for maintenance, conservation and exploitation of infrastructure, in its field.

Knowledge of the history of civil engineering and training to analyze and assess public works in particular and construction in general.

Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. Pose and solve construction engineering problems with initiative, decision-making skills and creativity. Develop a systematic and creative method of analysis and problem solving. (Additional school competition).

Conceive, project, manage and maintain systems in the field of construction engineering. Cover the entire life cycle of an infrastructure or system or service in the field of construction engineering. (Additional school competition).

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 75h 100.00 %
Self Study 112.5h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 5 hours per week of classes in the classroom during a semester, of which four will be in large group and 1 hour (dedicated to the works or exercises intended) to the group average. It is dedicated to lectures and 4 hours of problems in large group, in which the teacher explains the concepts and basic materials of the subject, presents examples and exercises. We spend an hour (group average), the resolution of practical course (lab planning and project services) led by the classroom teacher and a greater interaction with students in order to consolidate general and specific learning objectives of the course. The course is divided into two modules, I and II: Module I - consists of 15 sessions of 2 hours / week, which combines theoretical explanations (with appropriate visual support) and carrying out practical activities related to the theme of the day. These activities must be completed individually by each student, with the delivery of work in the following class. The exercises are announced: 1 - Research information for the preparation, planning, surveying, geographic data, statistics, ... to different sources. 2 - Comparison of levels of accuracy in spatial planning. 3 - Study of the POUM of a municipality. .- Module II consists of 15 sessions of 3 hours per week, of which 2 hours / week spent mostly in the theoretical explanations and visual support for the resolution of practical exercises to consolidate the objectives of general and specific learning and 1 hour / week in the resolution of coursework dirigts with personalized assistance, the student performs individually and continuously throughout the course to it until the day of delivery. Specifically four complementary work with partial deliveries complete theory, and prepare for the professional practice of projecting the various services of the estate. The work conducted in this part of the course are: 4 - Analysis and design of the plane parts of the different characteristics of each of the urban fabric of a city average, the articulated skeleton of the road network and mobility management proposal il'aparcament to create an "Area pedestrian "in the historic center of town. 5 - Draft a section of the collector in an urban area of new development. 6 - Design and dimensioning of a distribution network of drinking water in an urban area of new development .. 7 - Design and calculation of lighting and electrical installation of lighting the streets of an area of new development. Support materials used in the form of detailed educational plan through the virtual campus ATENEA: content, programming and evaluation activities directed learning and literature. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The rating of the course is obtained from continuous assessment scores and the corresponding laboratory. Continuous assessment is to do different activities, both individual and group additive and formative in nature, made during the course (classroom and beyond.) The qualification of teaching in the laboratory is the average of such activities. Screening tests consist of a part with questions on concepts related to the learning objectives of the course in terms of knowledge or understanding, and a set of exercises. Module I. - The evaluation module consists of two sets of notes: .- The average of course work that counts 50% of the final grade. .- The average of the exams (or final exam in the event that the suspended student per course), which scored another 50%. Failure to reach the approved (5.0), the student can rebuild and improve some of the work before the final examination date and / or submitted also to the final examination session. In this case the note of the module will be the average of the highest notes of the work and tests (average of the partial or final exam). Module II .- The evaluation module consists of two sets of notes: .- The average work, which scored 50% of the final grade. .- The average of the midterms or final exam that counts another 50%. Failure to reach the approved (5.0), the student can rebuild and improve some of the work before the final examination date and / or submitted also to the final examination session. In this case the note of the module will be the average of the highest notes of the work and tests (average of the partial or final exam). The mark will be obtained giving a weight of 50%in the note module I and module II 50%. Criteria for re-evaluation qualification and eligibility: Students that failed the ordinary evaluation and have regularly attended all evaluation tests will have the opportunity of carrying out a re-evaluation test during the period specified in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed the test or were qualified as non-attending will not be admitted to the re-evaluation test. The maximum mark for the re-evaluation exam will be five over ten (5.0). The non-attendance of a student to the re-evaluation test, in the date specified will not grant access to further re-evaluation tests. Students unable to attend any of the continuous assessment tests due to certifiable force majeure will be ensured extraordinary evaluation periods. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding Head of Studies, at the request of the professor responsible for the course, and will be carried out within the corresponding academic period.

Test Rules

Failure to perform a laboratory or continuous assessment activity in the scheduled period will result in a mark of zero in that activity.

Office Hours

Professor Joan Miró: Semester 1, Mondays 11 to 12 pm .Semester 2, Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm. However necessary appointment within the time established in the teacher-mail addresses: jmiro@pumsa.cat josep_mercade@coac.net

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