ACOUSTIC PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMI453	ACOUSTIC	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. PARVIN HEIDARI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic design principles of acoustic and sound insulation systems that will provide maximum physical comfort conditions in architectural interior and exterior spaces and integration of these systems to design.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects of physics of sound and hearing and measurement, Reflection, refraction and diffusion of sound & sound absorber materials, Principles of sound insulation from air, Sound insulation from structure, HVAC noise control, Physics of sound, measurement and hearing, Room design for music, Theaters, multi-purpose halls, Acoustics in movie theaters and studios, speech sensitivity and confidentiality in open-plan offices, Vibration isolation, Artificial sound systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define acoustic and sound insulation system to provide maximum physical comfortable conditions in interior and exterior spaces.
Explain reflection, refraction, diffusion of sound and sound absorbing material.
Identify the criteria of room design for music.
Evaluate the acoustic conditions at the theaters, multi-purpose halls, movie theaters and studios by examples.
Design interior and exterior spaces according to basic principles of acoustic and sound insulation systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to the syllabus. Introduction to the course materials	Introduction to the course and general concepts	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
2	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Pysics of sound & hearing and measuring it	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
3	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Reflection, breaking and spread of sound & sound enclosure materials	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
4	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Sound insulation resulting from the structure - Sound insulation in buildings	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
5	Revision of course materials and the previous week	HVAC noise control - noise control in buildings	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
6	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Pysics of sound & hearing and measuring it	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
7	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Pysics of sound & hearing and measuring it	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Room design for music	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
10	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Room design for music	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
11	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Theaters, multi-purpose halls, cinema halls and acoustic in studio	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
12	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Theaters, multi-purpose halls, cinema halls and acoustic in studio	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
13	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Speaking sensitivity and privacy in offices planes as outdoor	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
14	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Vibration insulation	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
15	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Artificial sound systems	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
B. Stein, R.J.Reynolds, 2010 Mechanical and Electrical Equipments for Buildings, .John Wiley and Sons.Inc.– ABD,
Madan Mehta- 1999 Architectural Acoustics- Prinsiples and Design. Prentice-Hall, Inc. ABD
Steffy, Gary (2001) Architectural Lighting Design 2nd Edition. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
B. Stein, R.J.Reynolds, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings. John Wiley and Sons.Inc.– ABD, 2006
Entwistle, J. (2012). Detail in contemporary lighting design. London: Laurence King.
Tokyay, V. Z. (2010). Mimarligin olusumunda saydamligin isigi. Istanbul: Tasarim Publications.
Fescher, J. (2014). Lighting design. Germany: Ullmann Publishing.
Overy, P. (2007). Light, air & openness :OverThames & Hudson, London
Steffy, Gary (2001) Architectural Lighting Design 2nd Edition. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
B. Stein, R.J.Reynolds, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings. John Wiley and Sons.Inc.– ABD, 2006
Entwistle, J. (2012). Detail in contemporary lighting design. London: Laurence King.
Tokyay, V. Z. (2010). Mimarligin olusumunda saydamligin isigi. Istanbul: Tasarim Publications.
Fescher, J. (2014). Lighting design. Germany: Ullmann Publishing.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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				3

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			2

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)		1

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.		1
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.				3

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.			2

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.			2
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.	0

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.			2
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.			2
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.			2

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	3	36
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	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	12	3	36
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	126