MECHATRONICS (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ARC3963 | Urban History | Spring Fall |
2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN AYDIN YÖNET |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to develop students' knowledge of theories and the history of urban development. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; -Understanding urban/city typologies of different historical periods -Comprehension of the impact of social and cultural changes on urban space in specific historical periods. - Understanding the relationship between human behavior, the natural environment, and the design of the built environment. - Effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. |
The course explores the social, cultural, economical, environmental factors that shape cities. The ideas, theories, and innovations that create unique aspects of cities are discussed through examples from past, present, and future. The examples from the periods of Ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, and Post Modern are analyzed. The ideas about futuristic cities are also discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | The Idea of City | |
3) | The Classic City | |
4) | The Medieval Town | |
5) | Renaissance and Baroque Cities | |
6) | Historical Gardens | |
7) | 19th Century City | |
8) | 20th Century City | |
9) | 21st Century City | |
10) | MIDTERM | |
11) | Looking into the Future | |
12) | Student Presentations and Discussion | |
13) | Student Presentations and Discussion | |
14) | Evaluation / Final Discussion |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | - |
References: | . Mumford, L. (1961) The City in History. Harcourt, New York . . Bacon, E. (1976) Design of Cities. Penguin Books, New York. . Gallion, E. (1975) The Urban Pattern. D.Van Nostrand Co. New York. . Kostof, S. (2004) The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings Through History. Bullfinch Press, New York. . Benevolo, L. (1995) The European City. Blackwell Pub. Oxford , UK and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. . Ellin, N. (2007) Postmodern Urbanism: Revised Edition. Princeton Architectural Press, New York. . Hall, P. (2014) Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design Since 1880, Fourth Edition. Wiley Blackwell, USA and UK. . Brenner, N. and Keil, R. (Editors) (2006) The Global Cities Reader (Urban Reader Series). Routledge Taylor&Francis Group, London and New York. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 6 | 72 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 106 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs. | |
2) | Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials. | |
3) | Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping | |
4) | Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge. | |
5) | Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system. | |
6) | Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench. | |
7) | Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches. | |
8) | Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects. | |
9) | ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits. | |
10) | Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis | |
11) | Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming | |
12) | Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. |