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
ARC5505 Project and Construction Management 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Course covers construction project management processes and knowledge areas

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defining processes of construction project development,
2) Learning project selection criteria and project starting activities,
3) Learning construction project planning and programming,
4) Scheduling by use of network mechanics,
5) Using risk management techniques for design and construction,
6) Learning the knowledge set related to finish the project within defined cost, scope, quality and time goals.

Course Content

Course covers construction project management processes and knowledge areas

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to project and construction management
2) Project management standarts (PMI, PRINCE2)
3) Project selection criteria and strategic management
4) Project, program and portfolio management; systemic maturity levels
5) Planning processes and techniques
6) İş programı oluşturma (CPM)
7) Development of work schedule (PERT)
8) Midterm 1
9) Contracts and project cost estimation techniques
10) Phases of construction projects and demands on project managers
11) Human resources management and construction management organizations
12) Construction quality management and lean construction techniques
13) Communications management
14) Midterm 2

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Project Management for Design Professionals, Wiiliam G.Ramborth, 2006, AEC Education Publ., Chicago, IL. USA.
References: 1.Project Management for Construction, Chris Handrickson, Prentice Hall, 2008, Pittsburg, USA.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 1 % 20
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 12 3 36
Midterms 2 3 6
Paper Submission 1 155 155
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 200

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.