ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SEN3999	Mini Project	Spring Fall	0	6	3	6

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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TAMER UÇAR
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN AYVAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is designed to provide a project environment through which students practice and integrate what they have learned throughout their undergraduate program. Other objectives of the course include teaching the skills for finding and reducing information, identifying and allocating resources and also providing awareness for academic honesty and constructive criticism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. List the basic stages of a project work
II. Select the proper resources from the available ones to perform an effective literature survey
III. Develop a suitable and effective method to carry out a project work
IV. Summarize the findings of a project work into a well-written report
V. Solve energy systems engineering problems through fundamental engineering concepts.
VI. Improvement of sense of obligation

Course Content

Project topic selection, Literature Survey, Technique of writing a technical report,Application of the method, Writing a final report, Presentation and final report delivery

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Topic selection
1)	Interim report writing
2)	Introduction to research methods
3)	Introduction to research methods
4)	How to perform an effective literature survey
5)	How to write scientific reports
6)	Literature Survey
7)	Overview of the method
8)	Overview of the method
9)	Interim report writing
10)	Application of the method
11)	Application of the method
12)	Application of the method
13)	Application of the method
14)	Report writing and presentation preparation
15)	Report writing and presentation preparation
16)	Presentation and final report delivery

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır. To be provided by the lecturer.
References:	Öğretim üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır. To be provided by the lecturer.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		%

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.