Department of Urban Planning and Design

_Vision

_{The Urban Planning and Design Department will act to be the center of excellence for studies and research. The graduates of this department will be recognized as high skilled planners, analytical and critical thinkers in the field of urban development. They will contribute in the planning and design of inclusive and sustainable settlements by using the gained knowledge and innovative research.}

_Mission

_{·        To provide high quality education for the graduate and undergraduate students of this department, enabling them to be successful leaders and innovative researchers capable of meeting complex challenges.}

_{·        To promote qualities of commitment, professionalism, teamwork spirit, critical and analytical thinking, and cultural sensitivity among staff and students.}

_{·        To ensure training of students so that they have sound moral and ethical values, thereby becoming a useful part of the society and contribute positively to the development of the country.}

_Objectives

_{·        Training a new generation of urban planners to apply knowledge of mathematics, social sciences, environmental science and other relevant field of studies to solve complex urban problems at local, city and regional scales.}

_{·        Establishing sustainable methods for inclusive urban planning and design to enhance socio-economic growth, suitable infrastructure, environment friendly urban development.}

_{·        Strengthening professional and ethical values for successful planning, management and implementation of urban projects.}

_{Faculty members}

_{1)    Ahmad Ramin Sadiq}

_{2)    Mohammad Kamil Halimee}

_{3)    Seddiq Sadiq}

_{4)    Milad Behzad}

_{5)    Mozhdah Hafizyar}

_Curriculum

Code	Course Name	Credits
ENGL101	English I	3
MATH 101	Calculus I	4
UDP 101	Urban Lab 1	3
UDP 102	Introduction to Urban Planning	3
EE101	Introduction to Engineering & Computers	3
IS 101	Islamic Studies	1
HIST 101	History of Afghanistan	1
Total Credits:		18
Code	Course Name	Credits
ENGL 102	English II	3
AR 211	Sketch	3
UDP 103	Urban Planning History 1	3
UDP 104	Urban Lab 2	4
UDP 105	Understanding & Presentation of Urban Space	3
IS 102	Islamic Studies	1
Total Credits:		17
Code	Course Name	Credits
UDP 201	Urban Lab 3	4
UDP 202	History of Urban Planning 2	2
ENGL203	English III	3
UDP 203	Urban Survey 1	3
AR 317	Sustainable Environmental Systems	3
UDP 204	Urban Planning Theory	3
IS 203	Islamic Studies	1
Total Credits:		19
Code	Course Name	Credits
UDP 205	Urban Lab 4	4
UDP 207	Urban Survey 2	3
UDP 206	History of Urban Planning in Afghanistan	3
ECO 201	Economics 1	3
SOC 201	Urban Sociology 1	3
EF 221	English IV	3
IS 204	Islamic Studies	1
Total Credits:		20
Code	Course Name	Credits
UDP 301	Urban Project 1	4
GEO 301	GIS	4
ECO 301	Economics 2	3
GEO 302	Urban Geography	3
SOC 302	Urban sociology 2	3
IS 305	Islamic Studies	1
Total Credits:		18
Code	Course Name	Credits
UDP 302	Urban Project 2	5
CE 303	Transportation	3
UDP 303	Urban Infrastructure	3
LAW 301	Urban Laws & Legislations	3
UDP 304	Communication Skills	3
IS 306	Islamic Studies	1
UDP 305	Seminar 1	1
Total Credits:		19
Code	Course Name	Credits
UDP 401	Urban Project 3	4
UDP 402	Urban Redevelopment & Rehabilitation	3
UDP 401	Mechanical Equipment II	3
UDP 403	Conservation of Urban Historical Heritages	3
UDP 401	Environmental Planning	3
UDP 406	Urban-Rural Interactions	3
IS 405	Islamic Studies	1
Total Credits:		20
Code	Course Name	Credits
UDP 407	Urban Project 4	5
UDP 408	Urban Management	3
UDP 409	Urban Upgrading	3
UDP 410	Sustainable Urban Planning & Design	3
UDP 411	Urban Disaster Management	3
UDP 412	Seminar 2	2
IS 411	Islamic Studies	1
Total Credits:		20
Total Program Credits		151