GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS/KOB 509
Course Title: HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Akın AKYOL
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/aliakyol
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  aliakyol@gazi.edu.tr, kob.dersler@gmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Know and share the information on the history of archaeological materials and their technological development.
 -- 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
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to archaeological materials and material based chronology
2. Week  Use of natural artefacts and tool making
3. Week  Constructive Material
4. Week  Stone
5. Week  Ceramics
6. Week  Kiln technology
7. Week  Glass
8. Week  Metal, mine and mining
9. Week  Wood
10. Week  Dyes and Pigments
11. Week  Writing tools and supplies
12. Week  Leather and textile
13. Week  Bone, Ivory, Resin and Adhesives
14. Week  Term Research Project Poster Presentation - Archaeological Materials
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  - Bilim ve Sanayide Kimya Tarihi, 2000, Prof. Dr. Zeki Tez, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım Ltd., Ankara. - Artifacts, 1964, Henry Hodges, Frederick A. Praeger, London. - Archaeology Theories Methods and Practice, 1991, Colin Renfrew, Paul Bahn, Thames and Hudson Ltd., London. - Technology in the Ancient World, 1970, Henry Hodges, Alfred A Knopf Inc., New York.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  None
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
2
10
 Exercises
1
5
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
1
5
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- 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
12
2
24
 Searching in Internet and Library
12
3
36
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
5
3
15
 Preparing Presentation
5
3
15
 Presentation
4
3
12
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
4
2
8
 Final and Studying for Final
3
4
12
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
164
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
6.56
 ECTS: 
7
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Can identify nationally and internationally valid concepts and principles related to the conservation of cultural heritage; using professional terminology to maintain common language with colleagues.X
2Using scientifically valid study and research techniques and methods in the studies carried out in the area of conservation of cultural properties.X
3Comment on and evaluates theoretical knowledge, application methods and techniques under the light of professional criteria with a critical approach.X
4Using effectively, achievements of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in the laboratory studies, museum, field and conservation projects.X
5Having the ability to develop solutions beside knowledge and experience of restoration and conservation problems also using scientific investigation, research, analysis, synthesis methods and techniques.X
6Improving activities and planning in order to appropriate working environment, organize and develop necessary action to change.X
7Taking part in the work environment, the solution of problems encountered in conservation and restoration, using the process the knowledge and experience related of functionally interacts with people and institutions, share solutions verbally and in writing by the parties concerned.X
8Can provide consultancy services and research individual and interdisciplinary scientific contribute to conservation science.X
9Using the theoretical and practical learning in conservation for catchment area of science and society.X
10Having the knowledge and skill of professional experience in the development, and having to be open to the notion of change, innovation.X