| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 063-0701-00L | Methods of Urban Research  | 2 credits | 2G | C. Schmid,
I. Apostol,
L. B. Howe,
M. Streule Ulloa Nieto,
C. Ting |
| Abstract | This course conveys an introduction into methods of urban research in social sciences through lectures and accompanying exercises. It treats the basic principles of scientific research, literature research, different forms of participant observation, qualitative interviews (expert interviews and ethnographic interviews), and the analysis of urban qualities. |
| Learning objective | This course aims at enabling students of architecture to use sociological analysis as basis for concrete projects in architecture and urban design. It is based on a specific set of methods that is applied in design studios (integrated disciplines) as well as in the master thesis (supplementary discipline sociology). |
| 063-0813-20L | Sociology (Thesis Elective)  | 6 credits | 13A | C. Schmid,
L. B. Howe,
C. Ting |
| Abstract | Individual thesis with connection to a Master course in sociology III |
| Learning objective | Thesis Electives are reports oriented on the standards of social sciences. Students learn to wirte a scientific report which follows the state of the art in respect of content, methods, format, internal coherence and scientific validity. |
| Content | The contents of these elective studies are expected to link to the subject matter of the attended course. |
