STRUCTURAL SCIENCES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIM215	STRUCTURAL SCIENCES II	3	4	3	4

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	Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDAL YILDIZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to cover the building construction principles, methods and to design and solve problems of these methods which take place during all stages of construction.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Following topics are introduced in this class; site construction & earthwork, structural considerations for building mass, floor system design, hot-shaped steel (HSS) construction, heavy timber construction, wood light frame construction, roof construction, door & window, floor finishing, wet area design, wall finishing, staircase, MEP engineering considerations.

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 relation between building construction and materials, methods.
Having knowledge about building construction principles, methods 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	-	Below-grade Construction; Foundation system and basement	-
2	-	Concrete Details; Cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete	-
3	-	Floor System Design; Floor deck design, openings, methods and matarials of construction	-
4	-	Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction; Wall assembly, openings, materials, support, joints	-
5	-	Wood Light Frame Construction; Baloon frame and platform frame systems, structural sheathing, connections	-
6	-	Steel Frame Construction; Material, members, connections, construction method	-
7	-	Roof Construction; Trusses, rafters, sheathing	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Wall Finishing; Veneer with various materials (stone, metal, tile, etc.)	-
10	-	Door & Window; Lintel, window sill, framing details	-
11	-	Floor Coverings; Ceramic tiling, stone and wood covering	-
12	-	Staircase; Stairwell design including elevator, landing and handrail standards	-
13	-	Wet Area Design; Restroom, bath, kitchen, etc.	-
14	-	Ceilings and Interior Partitioning; False ceiling, partition wall, MEP considerations through ceiling and partition walls	-
15	-	General Review	-
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	The students is able to implement the knowledge gained during the course to their working areas.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to assess and interpreter the environmental data for designing building by using advance skills and knowledge gained during the architectural education.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students are able to have detail information regarding real life, experience and systems by focusing on the discipline of architecture.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have the knowledge and concepts on the history of art, aesthetic, the skill of CAD use and cultural infrastructure.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to have planning and management skills under a group responsibility.					4
2	The students are able to gain the life-time learning skill that is the crucial part of the discipline of architecture					4
3	They are able to know how to deal with their learning needs in the educational life and after.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They consider the ethical issues strictly in case of collecting data, interpretation of the data, producing the projects and the phase of implementation in the field of architecture.					4
2	They have sufficient awareness regarding environmental protection and occupational health and safety issues and also they consider risk management and responsibility issues.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to transfer or share their comments and/or critiques regarding the architectural projects and problems with certain methods such as written, oral or other presentation techniques. They are also able to inform individuals or institutions in the field of architecture.				3
2	They are able to share their thoughts and suggestions by supporting them with numerical and qualitative manner in the architectural field with the specialists or not.			2
3	They are able to produce social responsibility projects and activities regarding social environment and they are also able to take active roles.		1
4	They are able to use of communication and information technologies effectively and efficiently in the field of architecture.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to work independently in the field of architecture and its production areas.			2
2	They are able to take responsibilities in the field of architectural productions in order to solve unpredictable problems and 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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	4	2	8
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	4	16
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	4	4	16
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	24	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	24	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	148