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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ICM255 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE I 3 4 4 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. PARVIN HEIDARI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer SELCEN NURCAN KESKİN URMAK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the student with the competence to recognize the structural construction of a building and find suitable materials to be used in interior space and on external walls.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as general information about Building and basic concepts, information about structural and fine structure details concerning interior space and the external walls, reinforced concrete, steel and wooden construction systems, walls, floors, ceilings and utilizations in roofs, use of the materials (wood, metal, glass, plastic, composite, artificial and natural stones, etc.) to be used in interior space and on external walls.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define the structural system of a building. (1)
Classify the structural systems of buildings. (4)
Defines the structural elements of the buildings.(3)
Gets an idea about the application stages by making application drawings about the system elements of the buildings. (3)
Gains information about materials used in building systems. (6)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Revision of syllabus Description of the course, explanation of the topics of structure and construction information PowerPoint Presentation
2 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Introduction to building technologies PowerPoint Presentation
3 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Fundamentals (Stacked-Singular-Continuous Foundations) lecture Presentation of foundations with slides
4 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Foundations (Plaque-Deep foundations)lecture Presentation of foundations with slides
5 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Reinforced Concrete System Elements (Columns-Curtains-Beams) lecture Presentation of columns, beams and curtains with slides
6 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Reinforced Concrete System Elements (Slabs) lecture Lecture and Making Analysis over Samples
7 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Introducing the materials used in indoor and external wall details Lecturing and examining examples
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Introducing the materials used in indoor and external wall details Lecturing and examining examples
10 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Staircases (stair elements) lecture Lecturing and examining examples
11 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Staircases (structural features and balancing) lecture Lecturing and examining examples
12 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Drawing application of stairs system Lecturing and drawing application
13 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Lecture of roof system Lecturing and examining examples
14 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Drawing application of Roof system Lecturing and drawing application
15 Revision of course materials, Following current structural developments Repetition of building technologies, foundations and reinforced concrete system elements Lecturing and examining examples
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Eldem, S.H. (1973), Yapi, Istanbul: Birsen Publications
Soygenis, M. (2008), Yapi 2-3-4, Istanbul: Birsen Publications
Ching, F.D.K. (2006), Cizimlerle Bina Yapim Rehberi, Istanbul: YEM Publications
Erten, E. (2012), Mimarlikta Yapi-Yapim, Istanbul: Birsen Publications
Hasol, D. (2017), Mimarlik Ve Yapi Sozlugu / 2 Dilde, Istanbul: Yapi Endustri Merkezi Publications
Yapim + malzeme /Farrelly, Lorraine. - Literatur, Istanbul: - 176 p.: 23 cm. Original title : Construction + materiality, 2012
Berkoz, S. (1975), Yapim'da Sistemler Yaklasimi, Istanbul: Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Mimarlik Fakultesi
Plunkett, D. (2014), Construction and detailing for interior design, London: Laurence King,
Keyder, E. (2013), Celik Yapi Elemanlari, Ankara: Seckin Publications
Eric, M. (2002), Yapı Fizigi ve Malzemesi, Istanbul: Literatur Publications, 2nd Volume
Toydemir, N., Gurdal, E. & Tanacan, L., (2002), Yapi Elemanlari Tasariminda Malzeme, Istanbul: Literatur Publications
Brooker, G. & Stone, S. (2012), Ic Mimarlikta; Bicim + Yapi (Neslihan Sik, Trns.) Istanbul: Literatur Publications
Ersoy, H.Y. (2001), Kompozit Malzeme, Istanbul: Literatur Publications
Llyod-Thomas, K. (2017), Malzeme Konulari (Mehmedi Vehbi Gokce, Trns.), Ankara: Nobel Akademik Publications
Arslan-Gulay, Y. (2011), Ic Mekan Boyalarinin Insan Sagligina Etkileri, Istanbul: TMMOB Mimarlar Odasi Mimarlik Vakfi Isletmesi Publications
Lorraine, F. & Brown, R. (2012), Materials and Interior Design, London: Laurence King Publishing.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.
3
2
By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.
3
2
Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community.
5
2
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.
5
3
Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 13 6 78
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 1 3 3
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 4 4
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 6 6
Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 6 6
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 32 0 157
Total Workload of the Course Unit 157
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0