LOAD-BEARING SYSTEMS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIM311	LOAD-BEARING SYSTEMS II	5	3	3	3

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. HASAN EMRE OKTAY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It aims to teach the rules that should be applied to an architectural project for earthquake-resistant building design by showing reinforced concrete structural members, systems and their design parameters.
Contents of the Course Unit:	An introduction to the members of reinforced concrete structures and types of structural systems, examining the design parameters and points to be considered in choosing a structural system for earthquake resistant design

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To have general information on earthquake resistant design of buildings
To learn the basics of the design criteria of reinforced concrete structures by obtaining knowledge about the standards and regulations
3. To obtain knowledge about the issues to be considered in architectural projects in terms of earthquake-resistant building design

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, elements of reinforced concrete and their properties	-
2	-	Properties and behavior of concrete and steel	-
3	-	Properties steel reinforcement and bonding of reinforcements	-
4	-	Basic guidelines for selecting a structural system	-
5	-	Preliminary design of a structural system of an arhitectural project	-
6	-	Structural irregularities according to the Turkish earthquake code	-
7	-	Beams and their design criteria	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Phases of structural design, computation of loads and the corresponding internal forces	-
10	-	Calculating the loads on beams and their design parameters	-
11	-	Designing beams and choosing reinforcements	-
12	-	Columns, reinforcements and related regulations	-
13	-	Types of slabs and related regulations	-
14	-	Foundations and related regulations	-
15	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
2	The students are able to gain the life-time learning skill that is the crucial part of the discipline of architecture
3	They are able to know how to deal with their learning needs in the educational life and after.

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.
2	They have sufficient awareness regarding environmental protection and occupational health and safety issues and also they consider risk management and responsibility issues.

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.
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.
3	They are able to produce social responsibility projects and activities regarding social environment and they are also able to take active roles.
4	They are able to use of communication and information technologies effectively and efficiently in the field of architecture.

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	They are able to take responsibilities in the field of architectural productions in order to solve unpredictable problems and issues.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0