LOGISTICS (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC1028	History and Theory of Architecture I	Spring	2	0	2	4

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:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor ASLI VARON Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SUNA ÇAĞAPTAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Site and museum visits, in class and on-site lectures
Course Objectives:	After dicussing the basic relationship between history and architecture, course aims to identify the formal, functional, spatial, technological and symbolic diversity of architecture, that is mainly a historical, social and cultural realm of production, starting from early ages till the 13th century. Evaluate architectural products within a wide range of singular building to urban environment, in regard to their distinct and similar characteristics with a comparative perspective, which are produced in different cultural and historical contexts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
 Understanding of parallel and divergent canons and traditions of architecture, landscape and urban design including examples of indigenous, vernacular, local, regional, national settings from the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern hemispheres in terms of their climatic, ecological, technological, socioeconomic, public health, and cultural factors.
 Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioural norms, physical abilities, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity on the societal roles and responsibilities of architects.

Course Content

-Discussion of the relationship between architecture and history as a narrative.
-A general discussion on the architectural history belonging to various geographical and cultural contexts from early ages to the 13th century.
-With special emphasis on the Middle East and Turkey, presentation of monuments and urban environments, and their comparative evaluation together with parallel readings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Why do we study architectural history? What is history? In what ways is it related to architecture? How do we record and evaluate them in a historical perspective?
2)	1st cities—Fertile Crescent, Sumer, India, Harappa, Jericho small settlements everywhere, the village as the human habitation	Trachtenberg, Ch 1, pp: 76-84.
3)	Of Kings and Pharaohs: Egypt	Trachtenberg, Ch 1, pp: 62-76
4)	The Greek City: Athens	Trachtenberg, Ch 2, pp: 90-107.
5)	The City Assembled: Hellenistic City Culture	Trachtenberg, Ch 2, pp: 109-114.
6)	The Roman City: From Republic to Empire Roman Empire: Asia Minor and Beyond	Trachtenberg, Ch 3, pp:120-149.
7)	MIDTERM
8)	The Christian City: Early Byzantine City in Asia Minor, Italy and the Near East	Trachtenberg, Ch 4, pp: 161-176.
9)	Middle and Late Byzantine Architecture in Constantinople and the Provinces	R. Ousterhout, ‘An Apologia for Byzantine Architecture,’ Gesta 35 (1996): 21-33.
11)	Islamic Cities and Landscapes: Damascus, Baghdad	D. Fairchild Ruggles, Islamic Gardens and Landscapes, Ch 1.
12)	Islamic Cities and Landscapes: Cairo, Isfahan, Konya	D. Fairchild Ruggles, Islamic Gardens and Landscapes, Ch 2.
13)	Medieval Cities: the Romanesque	Trachtenberg, Ch 5, pp: 185-190
14)	Medieval Cities: the Gothic	Trachtenberg, Ch 5, pp: 185-190; Ch 7, pp: 222-245.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Marvin Trachtenberg and Isabelle Hyman, Architecture from Prehistory to Post-Modernism. 2nd edition. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2002. R. Ousterhout, ‘An Apologia for Byzantine Architecture,’ Gesta 35 (1996): 21-33. D. Fairchild Ruggles, Islamic Gardens and Landscapes, Ch 1., University of Pennsylvania Press, 2008

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
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	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Homework Assignments	1	8	8
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			94

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)	To have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation
2)	To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics.
3)	To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector.
4)	To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them.
5)	To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets.
6)	To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector.
7)	To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics.
8)	To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments.	2
9)	To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas.
10)	To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation.
11)	To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management.
12)	To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language.
13)	He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system.