Academic Catalog

CP509 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN PLANNING AND DESIGN

Course Code: 8530509
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: City Planning
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ANLI ATAÖV DEMÝRKAN
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course prepares students to conduct original research on topics related to planning and design. It introduces them to the research process design and different qualitative, quantitative and nixed- method research approaches used by planners and designers. It addresses the selection, development, application, and analysis of various types of methodological instruments and procedures for conducting research about the physical environment. It also introduces students to ethical issues in research.