By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive knowledge of the notion of urban design, its nature, content, concerns and multiple dimensions. They will be aware of the current discussions and debates, as well as the major policies, strategies and guidelines currently discussed in the field of urban design. They will have the knowledge to carry out morphological studies. They will acquire an understanding of the perceptual, visual, aesthetic and social dimensions of urban design and they will be able to use this knowledge in their planning or design studio courses. Students will also be able to use the design guidelines, urban design codes and project examples delivered within the course content in their planning or design studio courses.