BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5504 | Architecture of Structures | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 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 : | Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to classify and to define architectural strucutures according to their load transfer path and to analyze case studies. To examine requirements of structural system selection and to examine relation between system – span; system – material; span – material. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Learning of types of structural systems according to their load transfer path, Ability of analyzing the buildings according to their structural systems, Learning of structural system selection according to its span. |
Course Content
| Classification of structural systems according to their load transfer path. Analyzing case studies. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | . |
| 2) | 1. Fundamental issues in structural systems. 2. Structure - material relation. 3. Structure - span relation. | . |
| 3) | Form active structural systems | . |
| 4) | Vector active structural systems | . |
| 5) | Section active structural systems | . |
| 6) | MIDTERM 1 | . |
| 7) | Surface active structural systems | . |
| 8) | High rise structural systems | . |
| 9) | Complex structural systems | . |
| 10) | MIDTERM 2 | . |
| 11) | Geometry | . |
| 12) | Case studies | . |
| 13) | Case studies | . |
| 14) | Presentations | . |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | . |
| References: | Bjorn N. Sandaker, Arne P. Eggen, Mark R. Cruvellier (2011) The Structural Basis of Architecture, Second Edition, Taylor and Francis Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler (2009) Building Structures Illustrated – Patterns, Systems and Design Andreas Achilles, Diane Navratil (2009) Basics – Glass Construction Türkçü Çetin (2009) Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler Andrea Deplazes (2008) Constructing Architecture Materials, Processes Structures Handbook Pete Silver, Will McLean (2008) Introduction to Architectural Technology M. Hegger, V. Auch-Schwelk , M. Fuchs, T. Rosenkranz (2006) Construction Materials Manual Fuller Moore (1998) Understanding Structures Mario Salvadori (1990) The Art of Construction |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 5 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | % 10 |
| 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 | 8 | 12 | 96 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 148 | ||
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 knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | |
| 2) | Be able to conduct research at the proficiency level in Architecture or related disciplines individually, as well as to lead, participate in, or take responsibility for group projects | |
| 3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | |
| 4) | Make decisions and produce comprehensive solutions to poorly defined, complex design problems at different scales related to the field by using critical thinking methods. | |
| 5) | Evaluate the phenomena in architectural history and assess contemporary developments by analyzing their historical, cultural, social, and political backgrounds. | |
| 6) | Be able to conduct independent qualitative and quantitative research requiring expertise in the field of architecture and contribute to professional knowledge and practice. | |
| 7) | Be able to present and publish the results of the research or design proposal related to the field in academic dialogue, in national and international forums, using written, oral, or other information and communication technologies, at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio in English. | |
| 8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | |
| 9) | Engage with the social responsibilities, legal, ethical, and aesthetic values of the architecture discipline. |