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SURVEY TECHNIQUES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RKY334 SURVEY TECHNIQUES II 6 5 3 9

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 damage identification analyses through surveying applications and reporting.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include learning basic concepts and approaches in examining historical structures, values to be conserved, factors causing deterioration in cultural properties, restoration techniques, re-functioning and providing general information on conservation approaches in Turkey, and performing surveying application by conducting scientific review of an old structure. Also, identifying and analyzing damage on the works.

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

Draw surveys by examining old works in situ.
Communicate with relevant institutions on old works.
Research on papers, documentation, project and other information and documents.
Determine the damage on the structures.
Analyze the works.
Identify the restorations made on the works
Report survey reports

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 survey and other concepts, explaining practical subjects Lecture and Demonstration
3 Assignment preparation Objectives of survey, preparation before survey and introducing survey methods and in-class practice Practice
4 Assignment preparation Traditional materials, structure systems and criteria Practice
5 Assignment preparation Relic research methods and documents and institutions Practice
6 Assignment preparation Presenting survey and reports to the regional protection board after preparing them documents and filing Practice
7 Assignment preparation Deterioration types in old structures and difficulties for survey Practice
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Assignment preparation Analyses of works to be surveyed on on-site Practice
10 - Evaluation of studies on the work a survey is prepared for by the students Practice
11 - Preparation of analysis of die plates and reports after determining the loss assessment on the work the survey is made on Practice
12 - Preparation of analysis of die plates and reports after determining the loss assessment on the work the survey is made on Practice
13 - Preparation of analysis of die plates and reports after determining the loss assessment on the work the survey is made on Practice
14 - General Revision Lecture
15 - General Revision Lecture
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Watt, D. (2011). Surveying Historic Buildings. London: Routledge.
Uluengin, M. B. (2000). Rolove. Istanbul: YEM Publications.

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
Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.
1

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.
3
2
Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.
0
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.
3
3
Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.
3

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.
3
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.
3
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.
0
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.
1
3
Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.
0
4
Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.
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 5 70
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 12 3 36
Group Work 10 3 30
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 5 1 5
Assignment (Homework) 10 1 10
Project Work 14 2 28
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 5 1 5
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 14 1 14
Report Writing 2 1 2
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 4 4
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 104 0 224
Total Workload of the Course Unit 224
Workload (h) / 25.5 8,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 9,0