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
SEN4551	Gamification	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Instructor BARIŞ YÜCE
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. ADEM KARAHOCA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Students will learn the basics of Gamification with a highly practical approach. Course focuses on how to design gamified experiences in real life areas such as game design, psychology, management, or education. The main goal of the course is to understand the principles of gamification to design experiences that make things more fun and engaging.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify basics of gamification.
2. Analyze gamified experiences in real life.
3. Identify principles of gamification.
4. Define game mechanics.
5. Identify systems for tracking in-game changes.
6. Describe critical elements on online experiences.

Course Content

This course will teach students the trends, and the frameworks of gamification, how it may be used to apply in IT projects, and how to use it effectively. The course allows students to develop a set of practical skills in using game elements using industrial case studies. Students will understand practical ways for designing a game.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is Gamification?
2)	Games
3)	Game Thinking
4)	Game Elements
5)	Psychology and Motivation I: Behaviorism
6)	Psychology and Motivation II: Beyond Behaviorism
7)	Gamification Design Framework
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Design Choices
10)	Enterprise Gamification
11)	Social Good and Behavior Change / Midterm Exam
12)	Critiques and Risks
13)	Beyond the Basics
14)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business Kevin Werbach, Dan Hunter, 2012, 978-1613630235
References:	Gamification by Design: Implementing Game Mechanics in Web and Mobile Apps Gabe Zichermann and Christopher Cunningham, 2011 978-1449397678

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Laboratory	2	% 10
Quizzes	2	% 10
Midterms	2	% 40
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	6	84
Homework Assignments	2	5	10
Quizzes	2	2	4
Midterms	2	3	6
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			149

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.