STRUCTURAL SCIENCES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ARC116	STRUCTURAL SCIENCES I	2	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:	The aim of this course is to cover the building components and to design and solve problems of these components which take place during all stages of construction.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Following topics are introduced in this class; support and infill systems, loads on building, building codes and standards, soil types and foundation systems, masonry construction, timber floor system, reinforced concrete (R.C.) construction, types of roof and wall, types of staircase, types of window and door, thermal related properties of materials, finishing works.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understanding and analyzing the building system and sub-systems.
Having knowledge about principles of structural systems. and ability to use this information
Having knowledge about the relationship between building-environment-user.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Textbook overview	Introduction of Building Component; Support systems and infill systems, loads on building	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
2	Assign. 1 - Foundation system	Soils and Foundations; Soil types, foundation systems, basements, retaining walls	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
3	Lecture notes overview	Masonry Construction; CMU masonry and brick masonry (load bearing wall, R.C. floor slab, bond beam)	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
4	Assign. 2 - Masonry building	Timber Floor Systems; Lumber properties, timber joists, spacing, deck	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
5	Lecture notes overview	R.C. Frame Construction; Cement, concrete, formwork, reinforcement, column, beam, slab on ground	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
6	Assign. 3 - R.C frame building	R.C. Floor Systems; Beam supported floors, beamless floors	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
7	Lecture notes overview	Roof Types; Roof types and slope, material, eaves, water drain on flat roof	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Assign. 4 - Roof design	Wall Types; Core (infill) materials and properties, exterior walls, interior walls (dry walls)	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
10	Lecture notes overview	Thermal Related Properties of Materials; Modes of heat transfer, thermal resistance and transmittance, thermal bridge, insulation standards	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
11	Assign. 5 - Wall details	Building Codes and Standards; Life and fire safety, means of egress system, designing for the disabled, ramps	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
12	Lecture notes overview	Staircases; Types of staircases, tread and riser standards, landing design, staircase balancing, structural connection to floor	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
13	Assign. 6 - Staircase design	Windows & Doors; Glass types, types of windows and doors, framing materials, glass-aluminum wall systems	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
14	Lecture notes overview	Finishing Works; Floor & wall covering, wet areas (kitchen, bath, restroom)	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
15	Lecture notes overview	General Review	Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Building Construction Principles, Materials, and Systems, by Madan Mehta, Walter Scarborough and Diane Armpriest, Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Second edition 2013.
Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques, by Eva Kulterman and William P. Spence, Cengage, 2017.
Building Construction Illustrated, Third Edition, by Francis D.K. Ching and Cassandra Adams, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001.

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	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.					4

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.						5

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.		1
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.		1
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.		1

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.		1
2	They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.		1

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.		1
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.		1
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.		1
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.		1

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	6	6	36
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	4	4
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	102