DISSERTATION I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY429	DISSERTATION I	7	2	1	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to obtain basic information about the concepts of surveying, restitution, restoration and conservation in historical structures, examining historical structures in terms of material and building techniques, learning surveying techniques, examining the factors causing deterioration in cultural properties, examining the works in terms of architectural history, construction techniques and restorations made, making restitution applications based on scientific data.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include examining historical structures in terms of architectural history, construction technique and restorations made, and preparing restitution application and analyses.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the concepts of architectural surveying, restitution and restoration.
Extract the sketches of works and identify with the measuring knowledge gained.
Describe with scientific expressions and take general and detail photos that define the structure sufficiently.
Apply architectural surveying, restitution applications.
Analyze surveying and restitution applications.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the course	Lecture and Demonstration
2	Reading	Defining architectural surveying and other concepts, explaining subjects of practice	Lecture and Demonstration
3	Assignment preparation	Explaining documents and filing methods necessary for presenting to the regional conservation board	Practice
4	Assignment preparation	Explaining surveying methods, preparation of the field study survey for the relic structure selected after preparation phases	Practice
5	Assignment preparation	Examination of the selected relics on-site and area studies	Practice
6	Assignment preparation	Preparation of die-plates analysis and reports after the estimate of risk for the works survey of which is made is determined	Practice
7	Assignment preparation	Preparation and evaluation of survey reports	Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Assignment preparation	Research of relic and preparation of restitution with documents	Practice
10	Assignment preparation	Preparation of die-plates analysis and reports after the determination of maintenance for the works restitution of which is made	Practice
11	Assignment preparation	Preparation and evaluation of restitution reports	Practice
12	Assignment preparation	Analysis of relics survey and restitution of which is made and preparation of restoration project in line with contemporary conservation technics and methods according to the risks	Practice
13	Assignment preparation	Conservation of current functions, traditional materials and structure elements, demonstration of the usage methods of new additions and contemporary materials on the project	Practice
14	Assignment preparation	Evaluation of the structure in terms of legal, scientific and technical aspects in the matters of refunctioning	Practice
15	-	General Revision	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Teaching Conservation/Restoration of the Architectural Heritage Goals, Contents and Methods. (2018). Erisim Adresi: http://www.eaae.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/38_teaching-conservation-restoration-in-architectural-heritage.pdf
Altı, M., Acikel, H. ve Acikel, A. (2013). Yapi Isletmesi ve Santiye Yonetimi. Istanbul: Egitim Bookstore Publications.
Tword A. C. & Rees J. G. (2004). Civil Engineering Project Management. London: Butterworth-Heinemann.

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	Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish a connection between the knowledge and facts acquired in the field of Restoration and Conservation and the necessary scientific and digital technological areas.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of restoration and conservation.					4
2	Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.			2
3	Prepare technical specifications, discovery, quantity and progress reports.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the raw material and current deterioration status of the work.			2
2	Prepare restoration and restitution projects.						5
3	Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conclude an advanced project related to the field independently.				3
2	Collaborate with other departments in offices, workshops, construction sites and archaeological excavations.			2
3	Express his/her ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain basic knowledge about the field of restoration and conservation.					4
2	With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accept the principle of following up the scientific and technological developments and renewing itself continuously.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1
2	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of restoration and conservation.			2
2	Apply the knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation in the field of restoration and conservation with the awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities.				3
3	Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.				3
4	Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.		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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	14	3	42
Group Work	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	14	3	42
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	74	0	208