Urban and Spatial Plannig 1

ATTENDING STUDENTS (Students who have attended at least 75% of the lectures)
The course assessment consists of a single examination structured through a series of coursework components completed throughout the semester, as follows:
1. Submission of Book A, containing the individual contributions produced during the ongoing practical activities;
2. Submission of Book B, containing the group contributions produced during the ongoing practical activities;
3. A 60-minute written examination consisting of three open-ended questions based on the required course materials and the topics covered during lectures. The examination paper must be submitted immediately at the end of the allotted time. During the examination, students may not consult notes or textbooks, except for certified students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), who may use mind maps or concept maps if compensatory measures have been agreed upon with the instructors at least fifteen days before the examination. Students wishing to use concept maps or formula sheets must attach them to their request email, as the instructors reserve the right to suggest modifications or reductions to the submitted materials.
4. Individual discussion during the seminar presentation on the works included in BOOK B, developed in groups (maximum of three students) during the course. Particular attention will be given to the correct use of disciplinary terminology, critical-argumentative skills, and expository precision.
There will be reviews on the progress of activities and the preparation of the two BOOKS (A and B), with related evaluations during the course.
The final grade for the teaching course "Urban Planning and Design 1," expressed out of thirty, consists of the following evaluations:
‐ 33,5%: BOOK A
‐ 33,5%: written test
‐ 33%: individual discussion of BOOK B


The required reading list includes: lecture notes and teaching materials available on Ariel with the two textbooks( Agostini S., Ambiente Territorio Città. Quando le risorse diventano emergenze. Maggioli, Santarcangelo di Romagna (2026); For further reading, the following references are recommended:
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS
The course assessment consists of a single examination structured as a timed written test, lasting 120 minutes, with six open-ended questions focused covering the knowledge of all reference teaching materials The reference teaching materials includes:
1. lecture notes and available documentation onthe e- learning website Ariel
2. two texts from the fundamental bibliography (Agostini S., Ambiente Territorio Città. Quando le risorse diventano emergenze. Maggioli, Santarcangelo di Romagna (2026); Agostini S., Prontuario di urbanistica rurale. Maggioli, Santarcangelo di Romagna, 2025);
3. an in-depth text of your choice, to be agreed with the teacher among those recommended:
‐ Agostini S., Governo del territorio e Strumenti di Piano. Maggioli, Santarcangelo di Romagna, 2024;
‐ Colombo G., Pagano F., Rossetti M., Manuale di Urbanistica, Il Sole 24 ORE, 2015;
‐ Agostini S., Pianificazione dell'acqua e strumenti di piano, Maggioli, Santarcangelo di Romagna, 2026;
‐ Musco F., Zanchini E., Il clima cambia le città. Strategie di adattamento e mitigazione nella pianificazione urbanistica, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2022 (rist.).
The topic for the in-depth essay must be agreed with the lecturer at least one month before the exam.
The essential basic bibliography can be found at the Library of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
The written test must be submitted immediately at the end of the allotted time. During the test, Students may not consult notes or texts (except for certified DSA students who have agreed with the Professor on necessary compensatory tools. These Students must send their request to the Professor at least 15 days before the exam. Any concept maps or lists of formulas they wish to use has to be attached to the requesting mail, as Professor may ask to amend them or reduce their contents).
The final grade for the course "Urban Planning and Design 1," will be expressed out of thirty. Particular attention will be given to the correct use of disciplinary terminology, critical-argumentative skills, and expository precision.