BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| SOCIOLOGY | |||||
| 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 |
| INT1013 | Introduction to Design and Architecture | Fall | 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: | 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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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. |
Course Content
| 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 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 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 |
Sources
| 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. |
Evaluation System
| 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 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| 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 | ||
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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
| 2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
| 3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
| 4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
| 5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
| 6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
| 7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
| 8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
| 9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
| 10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
| 11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
| 12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |