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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

COURSE REPORT

June 2013

1. Course Report:
For guidance on the completion of this template, please refer to pages 21 to 23 of Handbook 2 Internal Quality Assurance Arrangements

i. Course title and code: Urban Planning Project-2 (PL440) ii. If course is taught in more than one section indicate the section to which this report applies: The course was taught in one section iii. Year and semester to which this report applies: 2012 2013 Second Semester. iv. Location (if not on main campus): On main campus

1.1.Course Delivery
1.1.1. Coverage of Planned Program Topics Planned Actual Contact Contact Hours Hours 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 84 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 84 Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours planned

Introduction: course structure Environmental Imperative and development of the urban built environment Environmental, Economic and Social Drivers Strategic Environmental Planning Issues Designing the Built Environment Assessment Techniques and Rating Methods: Performance Indicators Profiting and Benefitting from Sustainable Planning and Design Mid-term Exam Review of International and Local Case Studies Group Discussions (PPT presentations) General Review of the Course Topics Total

1.1.2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where significantly less time was spent than was intended in the course specification, or where the topic was not taught at all, comment on how significant you believe the lack of coverage is for the program objectives or for later courses in the program, and suggest possible compensating action if you believe it is needed. Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Unavailable Significance of Lack of Coverage Possible Compensating Action Elsewhere in the Program

1.1.3. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework) Domains List Teaching Strategies set out in Were these Difficulties Course Specification Effective? Experienced (if any) in Using the No Yes Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal with Those Difficulties. a. Knowledge Design and undertake a sound methodology to tackle an urban planning project Identify the main issues affecting an urban planning project Analyse the factors underpinning a planning project Develop a SWOT analysis of the planning project under study Develop alternative scenario to solve the problem under question and provide detailing of the planning project yes

b. Cognitive Skills

Discuss issues pertaining to social needs gratification, economic wealth achievement and environmental resources protection in a more comprehensive way to deal with the issue of sustainability. Distinguish between developments that take account of sustainability issues and those that infringe its principles. Communication and presentation skills Skills of Internet use and web research Undertaking a research work in a specific topic dealing with the theme of the project and its raised issues. Collect and analyze the necessary data for the project Collaborate with others to undertake a team-work project Present his work and defend his arguments Applying the use of computer facilities and internet resources to enhance students selflearning abilities. Oral presentations of the work (use of drawings, models, Computer renderings) Project Report writing

yes

c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

yes

d. Numerical and Communication Skills -

yes

e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable) N\A

1.1.4. Summarize actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in the table above. No action

1.2.Results
Course final results (First Semester 2011-2012).
1 Number of students commencing the field experience:

2 Number of students completing the field experience: 3 Result Summary:


Passed: No

Percent 0

100
Percent

Failed 0

No

Percent

Did not complete No

1.2.1. Distribution of Grades (If percentage marks are given indicate numbers in each 5 percentile group) (See Students Results)
No A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F Denied Entry In Progress Incomplete 0 0 1 1 3 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ OR % 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 < 60 Denied Entry In Progress Incomplete No _____ _____ 1 1 3 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Pass Fail Withdrawn

5 _____ _____

Pass Fail Withdrawn

_____

1.2.2. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any). a.Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (in Course Specification) Variation Reason None b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (in Course Specification) Variation Reason None

1.2.3. Verification of Standards of Achievement (E.g. check marking of a sample of papers by others in the department. See Course Specification) (Where independent report is provided a copy should be attached.) Method(s) of Verification Midterm and Final Exam Conclusion

1.3.Resources and Facilities


1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) None 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student learning in the course.

1.4.Administrative Issues
1 Organizational or administrative difficulties encountered (if any) None 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student learning in the course.

1.5.Course Evaluation
1.5.1. Student evaluation of the course: (Attach Survey Results if available) (See Students Course Evaluation) a List the most important criticisms and strengths None b Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation None 2. Other Evaluation -- What evaluations were received? Specify and attach reports where available. (e.g. By head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders etc): 6

a List the most important criticisms and strengths b Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation

1.6.Planning for Improvement


1.6.1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports: Actions proposed in the most recent State whether each action was previous course report(s) undertaken, the impact, and if the None proposed action was not undertaken or completed, give reasons. 1.6.2. Other action taken to improve the course this semester/year
Provide a brief summary of any other action taken to improve the course and the results achieved. (For example, professional development for faculty, modifications to the course, new equipment, new teaching techniques etc.) None

1.6.3. Action Plan for Next Semester/Year Actions Required Completion Date None

Person Responsible

1.6.4. Recommendations to Program Coordinator (if Required) -------------------------------------------------------------(Recommendations by the instructor to the program coordinator if any proposed action to improve the course would require approval at program, department or institutional level or that might affect other courses in the program.).

------------------------------------------------------------Name of course instructor prepared the report: Signature:__________________________Date Report Completed:____________

Name of course instructor checked the report: Signature:__________________________Date Report Completed:____________ Received by Program Coordinator Date:________________

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