Branch Details

Urban design

Original title in Czech: UrbanismusFAAbbreviation: URBANAcad. year: 2014/2015

Programme: Architecture and urban design

Length of Study: 4 years

Profile

The ability of the doctoral student of an independent scientific work on the selected topic, familiarity with scientific work methodology, especially the problem analysis and synthesis of the findings and its creative application in the proposed solution.

Key learning outcomes

The graduate is ready for an independent scientific and research work in the field of architecture and urban design theory, is able to solve practical problems in the field of architecture and urban design independently and at a scientific level, publishes outcomes of both practical and theoretical activities, also in any of the world languages, is able to teach at a higher-education institution.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Scientific and research workplaces targeted at the issues related to architecture and urban design.
Higher education institutions providing studies in the branch of architecture and urban design,pment, etc.).
State administration (departments of all-level development, departments of urban design development, etc.), specialized organizations and public offices (e.g.historical sites preservation) etc..

Entry requirements

The master degree qualification in the branch of architecture or similar achieved at a higher-education institution in the Czech Republic or a school of architecture abroad.
Passing successfully the admission examination during which the applicant proves his/her interest and expert knowledge for a research work.

Guarantor

Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. Metamorphoses water flows and sheet in public premises cities and village

    Although in through many urbanized territories find today water flows and surfaces, is possibly apply to new forms their suitable incorporation to the public spaces cities and villages. Subject doctoral work is serviceable behind - composition water surfaces and water tanks to the public spaces cities.

    Tutor: Lhotáková Zdenka, doc. Ing., CSc.

  2. New trends economy with rainy waters in urbanized territories

    In last time more often meet efford about utilization rainy water in urban area cities and villages. Subject doctoral work is serviceable behind - composition water surfaces and water tanks to the public spaces cities and villages, as presents solve them in connections for concrete position.

    Tutor: Lhotáková Zdenka, doc. Ing., CSc.

  3. The principles of the compact city

    In the European context, the traditional arrangement of the compact city to confirm its own urban identity of European city with permanent cultural value while also one of the principles of the applications of sustainability.

    Tutor: Františák Luboš, Ing. arch., Ph.D.

  4. Transformations of public spaces

    The city of today and its public space are confronting with the constantly changing social needs, that are developing faster then the city structure can adapt. In most cases the urban organism full of rich life fell apart into an accumulation of buildings and cars. What kind of role do public spaces play in our cities in the current post-industrial society? The city of today and its public space are confronting with the constantly changing social needs, that are developing faster then the city structure can adapt. In most cases the urban organism full of rich life fell apart into an accumulation of buildings and cars. What kind of role do public spaces play in our cities in the current post-industrial society?

    Tutor: Kopáčik Gabriel, doc. Ing. arch., Dr.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D01Methodology of scientific workcs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
D02Theory and development of urbanismcs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D04World languagecs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
D03Theory and development of architecturecs3CompulsoryExP - 39yes
DU2Forecasting, planning and management of urban developmentcs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DU4Development and coordination of technical infrastructurecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DU1Urban and regional developmentcs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DU3Architecture and Protection of Landscapecs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DU5Urban development policycs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DU8Computer support in urbanistic designingcs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
DU6Problems of inner citiescs3Compulsory-optionalExP - 39yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
D05State Doctoral Examinationcs3CompulsoryEx - 4yes