| MATHEMATICS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| INT1013 | Introduction to Design and Architecture | Spring | 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: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
ELİF DEVRİM TOPSAKAL Instructor ŞEVKİYE MERVE TAŞOZ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims; - To give / to students the awareness of becoming an architect, - To bring in / to introduce “Architectural Lifestyle”, - To be noticed / to be familiarized the candidates with their built environment, - To gain a critical way of thinking of architecture. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify the concept of “Architectural Life-style”. II. Define the concepts of “Theory”, “Origins”, “Behavior”, and “Context” in Architecture. III. Recognize the Spatial Dimensions in Architecture; III.I. Identify three physical dimensions of space, III.II. Interpret two abstract dimensions of space which are “time” and “temporalty”, III.III. Relate three physical dimensions with the dimensions of time and temporalty in a spatial organization. IV. Describe the term “Concept” in Architecture; IV.I. Predict the Architectural Concept of a spatial organization, IV.II. Explain the methods of developing an Architectural Concept according to design process. V. Summarize Perceptual Bases in Architectural Design. VI. Define the relationships of technological inputs in design process, VI.I. Describe the concepts of Visual Reality and Visual Spaces in Architectural Design, VI.II. Recognize Computational Tools and Techniques which are used in Design Process. VII. Analyze the relation between the terms of “Building” and “Technology” in Architecture. VIII. Formulate the Research Methods in Architecture; VIII.I. Research in Architectural Literature, VIII.II. Research in Architectural Practice. IX. Experiment group working in Architectural Presentations. X. Learn the “Architectural Terminology” parallel with theoretical instructions. |
| Chapter 1: Towards Architecture / 3 hours Chapter 2: Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context/THEORY/2 hours Architectural Terminology-I / 1 hour Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context/ORIGINS/2hours Architectural Terminology -II / 1 hour Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context/BEHAVIOR/2hours Architectural Terminology –III / 1 hour Theory,Origins,Behavior andContext/CONTEXT/2 hours Architectural Terminology –VI / 1 hour Chapter 3: Dimensions of Architecture / 2 hour Architectural Terminology –V / 1 hour Chapter 4: Concepts in Architecture / 1 hour Presentations / 2 hours MIDTERM / 3 hours Chapter 5: Perceptual Bases in Architectural Design/ 1 hour Presentations / 2 hours Chapter 6: Design and Technology / 2 hours Presentations / 1 hour Chapter 7: Building and Technology / 1 hour Presentations / 2 hours Chapter 8: Research Methods in Architecture / 2 hours Presentations / 1 hour Presentations / 3 hours Summary / 3 hours |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Towards Architecture | Description of the course. Discussions the following questions and issues: - What is architecture? - Architecture and Related Dsiciplines, - Who is an architect? |
| 2) | Theory, Origins, Behavior and Context / THEORY Architectural Terminology - I | Vitrivius: (Firmitas-Utilitas-Venustas,) Study of Historical Chart of Architectural Trends, Consideration of Basic Theories of Architecture. |
| 3) | Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context / ORIGINS Architectural Terminology -II | Research on Cultural Orijins of Architecture |
| 4) | Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context / BEHAVIOR Architectural Terminology –III | Consider the concepts of Environment and Behavior Studies |
| 5) | Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context / CONTEXT Architectural Terminology –VI | Consideration of concept of "context" in architecture, and discussions about the subject on arctefacts. |
| 6) | Dimensions of Architecture Architectural Terminology –V | Definition of Three dimensions of space and other two dimensions of architecture: time and temporalty Interpretation of architectural dimensions on artefacts. |
| 7) | Concepts in Architecture Presentations | Definition of Concepts in architectural design processes, Learning how to discover a concept on an artefact. |
| 8) | MIDTERM | |
| 9) | Perceptual Bases in Architectural Design Presentations | Definition of the following concepts: - Image Comminication, - Visual ordering techniques, - Gestalt theory. |
| 10) | Design and Technology Presentations | Explanations of the following notions: -Visual Reality, -Visual Spaces, -Computational Tools and Techniques on design process. |
| 11) | Building and Technology Presentations | Description of the terms "surface", "shelter", "structural considertations" by the context of technological inputs, Discussions on "energy and buildings", "building codes" with technological developments. |
| 12) | Research methods in architecture - I Presentations | Research methods on architectural theory and literature. |
| 13) | Research methods in architecture - II Presentations | Research techniques in architectural practice field. |
| 14) | Presentations | |
| 15) | Presentations | |
| 16) | Summary and Evaluation |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | none - yok |
| References: | Arnheim, R., 1977, Dynamics of Architectural Form, University of California Press. Ching, F., 1996, Architecture, Form Space and Order, New York Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Corbusier, Le., 1927, Towards a New Architecture, New York, Dover Publications. Giedion, Sigfied., 1941, Space, Time and Architecture, Harvard University Press. Groat, L., Wang, D., 2002, Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New york. Laborit, H., 1990, İnsan ve Kent,Çeviri: Bertan Onaran, Payel Yayınları, İstanbul. Nuttgens, Patrick., 1997, The Story of Architecture, Phaidon Press. Rasmussen, S. E., 1982, Experiencing Architecture, Cambrdige, MIT Press. Silver, Pete and Mclean, Will., 2008, Introduction to Architectural Technology, Laurence King. Snyder, James C.,1988, Introduction to Architecture, MIT Press. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 16 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| 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 | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 110 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics | |
| 2) | To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods, | |
| 3) | To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials, | |
| 4) | To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, | 4 |
| 5) | To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way, | |
| 6) | To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level, | |
| 7) | To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement, | |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, | 4 |
| 9) | By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere, | |
| 10) | To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning, | |
| 11) | To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school, | |
| 12) | To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively. |