GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF ARCHITECTURE/SBP102
Course Title: BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF ARCHITECTURE
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist. Prof.Dr. Nevin Turgut GÜLTEKİN
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  w3.gazi.edu.tr/~neving, websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/neving
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  neving@gazi.edu.tr, nevintg@hotmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
The importance of the science and art of architecture in urban planning
Learning of the common language of design disciplines and the using of planning
To Analyse of interaction between human and environment, thus to gain knowledge and skills of space organisation.
Acquisition of the ability to work with the discipline of architecture





 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  This course is on-site inspection, practise and face to face training methods.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  This course is recommended to be associated with the urban projects and urban design courses.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to the course content, and references.
2. Week  Defining og architecture as Art and science
3. Week  Design and Design Process:
4. Week  The process of acquiring the architectural product (Building), its constraints and opportunities
5. Week  The relationship between function and form in architecture
6. Week  The qualities of the architectural building ((Esthetics Durability, Functionality) and its differences from other visual arts.
7. Week  Mid Term Examination
8. Week  Other disciplines related to space(City Planning, Landscaping Architecture, Interior Architecture, Engineering Sciences) related to architecture
9. Week  Structural elements and systems:Supporter Systems,Conventional Systems, Advanced Construction Techniques, Circulation Elements, Siding Elements, Roof
10. Week  Basic Material Information
11. Week  Technical trip: Examples of Modern/Postmodern/Traditional Architecture in Ankara
12. Week  Mid Term Examination
13. Week  Architectural Examples of Different Functions and/or Uses: Trade, Health, Education, Management, Residential Structures, and the like
14. Week  Architectural Examples of Different Functions and/or Uses: Trade, Health, Education, Management, Residential Structures, and the like
15. Week  Architectural Examples of Different Functions and/or Uses: Trade, Health, Education, Management, Residential Structures, and the like
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Esen Onat, 2004. Mimarlıkta Form ve Geometri, Efil Yayın., Ankara Gültekin, A.T., 2007. Proje Yönetimi / Yapım Öncesi Süreci, Palme Yayın., Ankara. Gür,Ş., 1996. Mekan Örgütlenmesi, Trabzon. Hasol,D., 1990, Mimarlık ve Yapı Terimleri Sözlüğü, İstanbul.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, On-site Inspection
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  ----
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
2
60
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 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
12
2
24
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
6
2
12
 Searching in Internet and Library
4
4
16
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
8
16
 Final and Studying for Final
1
3
3
 Other
1
4
4
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has a multi-dimensional knowledge and comprehension of the economic, social and environmental sustainability principles and the historical, geographical, social and cultural issues in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
2Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension about the issues on planning / design / research methods that are human and community oriented and sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
3Has a knowledge and comprehension about the principles, ethics, laws, regulations and standards related to the field of City and Regional Planning.X
4Has the skills to identify facts, potential and problems and research necessary for them, make analysis and use quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques required for evaluation and to translate them in written, oral and visual formats, in the field of planning.X
5Has the necessary sensitivity on the issues related to public interest, social justice and quality of life and the field of legal frameworks and ethical principles, by being aware of that this profession generates social services and beneficial in terms of human rights and community.X
6Has the self-confidence and competence to execute independently and in teams, negotiate and become a moderator and director when it’s necessary, in the studies in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
7Has the foreign language level, to follow the international developments in this field and to communicate effectively with colleagues.X
8Has the capacity to follow the developments in IT (information, geographic information and communication) technologies related to the field and use them interactively in various stages of planning and design.X
9Have the necessary scientific and technical qualifications to produce flexible solutions for problems and opportunities in the field, and to propose alternatives and to evaluate these alternatives.X
10Has the ability to think urban planning in macro-micro scales and planning-design integrity.X
11Has the ability to think creatively which is necessary to develop creative solutions to tangible and intangible problems and has the technical qualifications and knowledge to express those visually.X
12Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension in sustainable energy and ecological issues in rural and urban planning.X
13Capable of being aware of economic, social, environmental and political changes and examine the impact of these and identify place with visual, administrative and financial aspects.X
14Has the knowledge and skills to put forth plans and policies that take into account social, economic and cultural needs, in order to create liveable and sustainable spaces and preserve historical heritage for future generations.X
15Have the necessary qualifications to create resilient cities by considering natural, economic and social risks together and taking precautions in urban planning.X
16Has comprehensive knowledge about the use of participatory methods in decision-making, policy development and management processes in spatial planning.