Information Package / Course Catalogue
Urban Geography of Aydın in Ancient Era
Course Code: KAY320
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is help to students develop their capacity of understanding and solve different urban issues in their professional lives and to develop their awareness of urban problems through the case of Aydın.

Course Content

The management of urban growth and development, urban planning, migration from rural to urban areas, housing policies, urban land policies, urbanization, urban policies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ali Arda YÜCEYILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1. The cultural balance of Aydın and its environs related to ancient times is introduced.
2.To explain the reasons and historical conditions of urbanization in Aydin region.
3. A better understanding of Ionia's cultural heritage is provided
4.The urban and intellectual heritage of the region known as Ionia is introduced.
5. Responsibility for cultural protection policies is developed.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ruşen KELEŞ, Kentleşme Politikası, İmge Yayınevi, Ankara, 1984.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of Urbanization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Causes of urbanization around Aydin
Week 3 - Theoretical
Urbanization in Turkish history
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ancient cities in Aydın
Week 5 - Theoretical
The city of Pyrenee
Week 6 - Theoretical
The city of Aphrodisias
Week 7 - Theoretical
The city of Nysa
Week 8 - Theoretical
The ancient cities of Aydın and Thralles
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Housing and accomodation in ancient cities
Week 12 - Theoretical
Land policy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Natural disasters and the city
Week 14 - Theoretical
The quality of urban life
Week 15 - Theoretical
Urbanization Policy in ancient Aydin
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130113
Individual Work130226
Midterm Examination128129
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
OÇ-2
5
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2
3
5
5
4
2
4
5
2
4
5
5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026