ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC5403	Research Methods in Architecture	Fall Spring	3	0	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÖZEN EYÜCE
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of the course is to to guide students in the development and preparation of their research proposals and expose students to various philosophical theories related to their research areas and, methodologies and strategies used in architectural research. Basically, the course aims to familiarize the students with the design, conduct, evaluation and presentation processes of research in architecture and guide them develop a detailed research plan for their thesis project.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Construct a viable research process,
2.Grasp the essence of quantitative and qualitative research methods,
3.Collect rich data using a variety of methods,
4.Analyse and interpret the data,
5.Write proposals for essays with the evaluated data.

Course Content

Introduction of primary approaches on sesearch methodologies in architecture; designing the research Process, Literature Review; Data collection, evaluation and interpretation; Presentation of the findings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Architecture and Research Methods:Discussion about the course, Term Paper and the process.
2)	Concepts of Quality and Ethics in Research
3)	Historical Backgrounds of Research Methodologies
4)	Research Methods :Historical Perspective
5)	Theory in Relation to Research Method
6)	Designing a Research: Literature Review, Research Proposal, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, Presentation
7)	Interpretive - Historical Research
8)	Qualitative Research in Architecture
9)	Correlational Research in Architecture
10)	Experimental Research in Architecture
11)	Simulation and Modelling Research in Architecture
12)	Logical Argumentation in Architecture
13)	Research Based on Case Studies in Architecture
14)	Discussions on Term Paper

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1.Handouts will be when necessary, 2.Groat, Linda ; Wang, David (2002) Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley and Sons,Inc. 3.Creswell, John W. (2007), Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, Sage: California, London, New Delhi.
References:	1. Marshall,C.; Rossman,G.B (2011)Designing Qualitative Research, 5th ed.,Sage Publ. 2. Teddie,C.;Tashakori,A.(2009) Foundations of Mixed Methods Research

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 40
Presentation	1	% 10
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Homework Assignments	4	24	96
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			242

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2)	Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3)	Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
4)	Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5)	Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6)	Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
7)	Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
8)	Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
9)	Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
10)	Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11)	Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
12)	Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
13)	Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
14)	Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
15)	Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
16)	Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.