GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BUILDING ACOUSTICS/5851311
Course Title: BUILDING ACOUSTICS
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof.Dr. Fusun Demirel
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/fusund
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  fusund@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
In order to provide an input to the design process of the parameters related to building acoustics which are the sub-components of architectural acous
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  6641311 ROOM ACOUSTICS 5251311 ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction (The Aim of the Course, Scope and Method)
2. Week  Fundamental Concepts and Definitions of Architectural Acoustics
3. Week  Building Acoustics and Related National-International Regulations
4. Week  Noise Control of Building Components (Sound Insulation for Walls)
5. Week  Noise Control of Building Components (Sound Insulation for Floors)
6. Week  Noise Control of Building Components (Sound Insulation for Windows and Doors)
7. Week  Noise Control of Mechanical Systems
8. Week  Noise Measurement and Related National-International Regulations
9. Week  Noise Measurement Applications
10. Week  Noise Maps
11. Week  PC INSUL Sound Insulation Prediction Software
12. Week  Examples of Acoustic Applications
13. Week  Examples of Acoustic Applications
14. Week  Presentations of Student Works
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1-- DEMİREL, F., TÜRKMEN, R., DOĞAN,M., TBMM Ek Hizmet Binası Milletvekillleri Odalarına ait Akustik Rapor, G.Ü.Mimarlık Fakültesi Döner Sermaye Projesi, 2012. 2- DEMİREL, F., “Noise Caused By The Usage Water Piping In Apartment Building Structures”, Building and Environment, (SCI-Expanded) Vol:41, Issue:4, Pages: 512-519, 2006. 3-DEMİREL, F., “Konutların Zemin ve İkinci Katlarında Tesisat Gürültüsü Üzerine Bir Araştırma: Ankara Kentsel Dönüsüm Projesi I. Etap Örneği”, Gazi Üniversitesi, Politeknik Dergisi, Cilt:9, Sayı:2, Sayfa:1-6, Ankara, 2006. 4-DEMİREL, F., “Prefabrike Büyük Boy Beton Panel Sistemlerle Üretilmiş Konutlarda, Ses Yalıtımı”, Isı-Ses-Su-Yangın Yalıtımı Sempozyum ve Sergisi. İstanbul, Sayfa: 151-160, 1995. 5-DEMİREL, F., “Yayınlanmamış Mimari Akustik-Ders Notları”, Gazi Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi, Ankara,2013
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Presentation, Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
0
0
 Assignment
1
20
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
1
80
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
80
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
20
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
3
42
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
10
3
30
 Preparing Presentation
14
3
42
 Presentation
1
3
3
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
0
 Final and Studying for Final
0
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
187
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.48
 ECTS: 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has the advanced knowledge and understanding necessary for providing the basic work on area of architecture, planning and design on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level.X
2Has a critical awareness of the problems related to the nature of the information, sources of information and the production and testing of knowledge through interfaces in between. Architecture / planning / design and the other fields.X
3Manages and converts the earned knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new environments, outside the usual, broad, interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary areas that may be above context, complex or unpredictable working or learning contexts.X
4Has the specialized problem-solving skills which are necessary to develop new knowledge and methods in the Related research field and to integrate information coming from different areas.X
5Defines an academic study. Executes it with a critical and an independent manner. Academic dialogue is conducted for critical and categorical results. Presents and publishes papers at national and international congresses and media.X
6Contributes to the practical knowledge and applications of the teams working at the filed on the related research area and /or assume responsibilities for reviewing the strategic performance.X
7Has the qualifications and necessary skills to earn a valid certification at the professional postgraduate qualification and for professional practice.X
8Show that he/she can develop dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, and leads to change.X
9Knows and uses at least one foreign language, at least European Language Portfolio B2 General Level, together with information on the required level of computer software and communication technologies as an interactively.X
10Being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities arising from the implementation of information and decisions he/she makes, handles complex cases and integrates knowledge and produces decisions with incomplete or limited information.X
11Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans on the related field and evaluates the results obtained from the work in the framework of quality processes.X