Our Courses
Our courses are interdisciplinary by nature and provides students with knowledge from diverse fields, including economics, environment, sociology, psychology, and transportation.
Type of courses:
Note: Filter is relevant for Master's dregrees.
Semester:
Compulsory courses
Studios - Compulsory
(Compulsory)
Semester B (Spring)
Mon 3:30-6:30 PM
Thur 3:00-6:00 PM
4 Credits
Studio 1: Urban Planning
Assoc. Prof. Eizenberg Efrat and Visiting Assoc. Prof. Ben David Itamar
Application of the principal elements of the planning process to land use planning: setting objectives, the formulation of alternative plans, their evaluation, and application. Introduction to urban systems and planning institutions: introduction to concepts in land use planning. Preparation of a comprehensive urban plan for a small or medium-size town or city.
(Compulsory)
Semester B (Spring)
Mon 3:30-6:30 PM
Thur 3:00-6:00 PM
4 Credits
Studio 4: Metropolitan Planning
Prof. Orenstein Daniel and Visiting Assoc. Prof. (Adv.) Hann Iris
Concluding Studio Devoted to Comprehensive Planning of Metropolitan Regions. Emphasis Is Placed on Integrated Planning of Social, Economic, Physical, Natural, and Institutional Systems in the Light of Decentralized Systems for Decision-Making and Implementation.
Elective courses
(Elective)
3 Credits
Planning with the Community: Concepts, Tools and Strategies
Assoc. Prof. Eizenberg Efrat
The course deals with imparting knowledge on the subjects of professional work out of social commitment, academic community partnership, work with field organizations and social activists, and action research.
(Elective)
3 Credits
Connecting Communities: Strategies for Transport and Land Use Planning
Prof. Martens Karel
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
Thur 9:30-11:30 AM
2 Credits
Urban and Regional Geography
Assoc. Prof. Israel Emil
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
To Communicate The Space
Prof. Portman Michelle
A recent trend focuses on the ability to communicate "narratives" about space, including informing diverse audiences about what is, what was, and what will be. Environmental planning depends on reading and writing texts such as professional and academic literature and on absorbing messages from various media, e.g., photography, images, and exhibitions. Therefore, the connection between surroundings, reading literature and popular media, are tools for the planner. Environmental communication deals with the various ways imagined environments can affect reality.
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
Topics in Smart Cities: Act and Research
Assoc. Prof. Aharon Gutman Meirav
The course is taught as part of a master's degree in city planning and will therefore focus on the intergenerational between smart cities and city planning and strategic planning. The course will pay special attention to the "social turning" in the act and research of "smart cities".
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
2 Credits
GIS 2 – Advanced
Dr. Porat Idan
The course will review the tools and methods for implementing MG in planning in diverse areas: construction and urban renewal, transport and accessibility, environmental and sustainability, community social development, emergency and public sharing in planning and more.
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
Environmental policy
Prof. Orenstein Daniel
The purpose of the course is to present students with a diverse policy tool for dealing with environmental, national, regional and global environmental challenges. The tools (administrative, regulatory, economic, and behavioral), using event research that will include programs for assessing, determining values, defining the problem, and recommendations.
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
Real Estate Valuation
Dr. Salinger Eyal
The course aims to provide both theoretical and practical tools for the valuation of real estate rights of various types and for diverse purposes, while introducing the profession of real estate appraisal and the work of the appraiser. In the theoretical part of the course, students will learn fundamental principles, approaches to property valuation, and critically explore these approaches through international literature. The legal basis for preparing valuations under the Planning and Building Law will also be addressed. In the practical part, students will apply the principles, appropriate valuation methods, and relevant legislation and case law to assess the value of different real estate rights for various purposes. Economic considerations of property value and project profitability within the planning process will be examined. The course will also address the valuation of non-ownership rights, with particular emphasis on leasehold rights from the Israel Land Authority.
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
Planning sustainability: Theory and Practice
Assoc. Prof. Jabareen Yosef
Sustainable Development has come to be recognized in recent years as one of the most important principles in community, urban, and regional planning. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the concept of sustainable development and to explore its theoretical and practical planning dimensions. This will be done through a combination of academic study and hands-on work with urban communities.
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
Seminar for Doctorate Students
Assoc. Prof. Jabareen Yosef
This doctoral seminar focuses on developing a deep understanding of the philosophical and methodological foundations of research. Key topics include research phenomena, the formulation of research questions, and the frameworks of ontology and epistemology. Students will learn to critically evaluate and select appropriate research methods. The course also emphasizes the development of advanced academic writing skills, including clarity, structure, and argumentation. Students will gain practical knowledge of the publication process—such as selecting journals, navigating peer review, and revising manuscripts. Through workshops and peer feedback, participants will refine their writing and prepare their research for successful dissemination.
(Elective)
Semester B (Spring)
3 Credits
Planning and development in Arab communities
Assoc. Prof. Jabareen Yosef
The purpose of the course is to analyze the complex reality of Arab communities and society in Israel, focusing on spatial, planning, environmental, social, cultural and economic aspects. The course will examine the implications of institutional discrimination, the ethnic-political conflict, and the wave of rising violence, along with trends of social change such as an increase in education and employment. Students will acquire tools for analyzing spatial situations and experience the design of localities and formulate an overall outline and father programs.