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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ARC226 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL I 4 4 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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 Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Aim of the lecture is to give information about the interaction between the building and the physical environment.
Contents of the Course Unit: Content of the lecture isabout, Thermal Comfort Conditions,Climates,Active-Passsive heating cooling, ventilation systems,energy efficient, sustainable, low carbon architecture

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

After this lecture, students will know and understand the physical interaction with the building and its environment.They will learn the dynamics of confort conditions and microclimatization of the architectural space.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Thermal Comfort Conditions Radiation convection conduction power-point presentation,
2 - Heat power-point presentation, discussion
3 - Humidity power-point presentation, discussion
4 - Air velocity power-point presentation, discussion
5 Design for Climates architectural respond to the climates power-point presentation, discussion
6 Solar Architecture summer, winter, orientation power-point presentation, discussion
7 - Heating power-point presentation, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Cooling power-point presentation, discussion
10 - Ventilation power-point presentation, discussion
11 - Acoustics power-point presentation, discussion
12 - Lighting power-point presentation, discussion
13 Passive-Active Systems Examples power-point presentation, discussion
14 Low Energy building envelope Insulation, Thermal Mass, Phase Changing Materials power-point presentation, discussion
15 Sustainability and low carbon architecture Examples power-point presentation, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Huw Heywood, "101 rules of thumb- for sustainable buildings and cities", Riba Publishing
Huw Heywood, "101 rules of thumb- for şow energy architecture Riba 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
With the architectural education, students will gain the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, which are supported by educational sources containing current information, and also be able to discuss and evaluate physical composition systems and methods.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will have the comprehension and knowledge in relation to scientific, IT, aesthetic, art and historical and cultural infrastructure in the field of architecture.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge and applications gained in the programme in their working life.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will interpret and evaluate the environmental conditions required for architectural design by using their advanced knowledge and skills gained through the programme and they will also develop their ability to present their ideas and thoughts adequately in projects.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can work independently both in architectural education and its related fields.
0
2
They will take on responsibility individually or as a group member in order to solve unforeseen problems faced in the production field of architecture discipline.
0
3
They will plan and manage activities with regards to professional development of the staff working under their responsibility in the production field of architecture discipline.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will make lifetime learning a priority in order to follow recent changes and innovations as necessary in architecture.
0
2
They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will inform individuals and institutions in the field of architectural. They will transfer their thoughts regarding architectural projects and problems using written, oral and presentation methods.
0
2
They will share their thoughts and solution suggestions with professionals and non-professionals related to the field of architecture by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data.
0
3
They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
0
4
They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will act appropriately in the context of social, scientific and ethic values in all phases of architectural planning process including collecting and evaluating data, producing and implementing projects.
0
2
They will take part in construction management in the context of authority and responsibility. They will also have adequate awareness of environment protection and health and occupational safety issues.
0

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 1 1 1
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
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 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 15 15
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 96
Total Workload of the Course Unit 96
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0