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
ARC5437 Research on Special Topics in Architecture Spring 3 0 3 12
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. SERENGÜL SEÇMEN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BENGÜ ULUENGİN
Assist. Prof. GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK
Prof. Dr. ALİ DEVRİM IŞIKKAYA
Assist. Prof. BELİNDA TORUS
Course Objectives: The main aim of this course is to study the urban waterfronts as being specialized parts of a city that is located at the edge of a water source such as sea, river, channel, lake, etc. The research on theoretical and practical background of urban waterfronts is the essential part of learning of this course regarding urban planning and design process through post-industrial era. Studying various waterfronts from different geographies, and designing a research method to understand the interaction between water and urban context is the main issue to be studied within this course.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students are asked to choose one close related topic for each theme, make research and presentation as following four phases:
I: literature review
II: analyzing & understanding
III: annotated bibliography & archival study
IV: evaluation

Course Content

Texts and related architectural products of various media on issues defined and described in class in line with the theoretical context defined above comprise the content of this course.
Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course are: Lecture, Individual Study, Field Trip, Observation, Group Work, Guest Speaker/Expert Invitation, Reading, Case Study, Discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Urban Waterfronts: Notion of urban waterfronts in general and the transformation cycles of post-industrial waterfronts
2) Introduction to Urban Waterfronts: Notion of urban waterfronts in general and the transformation cycles of post-industrial waterfronts
3) Methods for research and tools for analysis ‘’Evaluation of the spatial quality of urban waterfronts: The case of Istanbul’’
4) Guest speaker
5) Methods for research and tools for analysis
6) Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
7) Midterm presentations
8) Midterm presentations
9) Seminar on Istanbul Waterfronts
10) Seminar on Istanbul Waterfronts
11) Student presentations
12) Student presentations
13) Urban waterfront development in different geographies
14) Discussion on the progressive planning and design works for Istanbul waterfronts

Sources

Course Notes: none.
References: Richard Marshall, Waterfronts in Post-Industrial Cities, 2001, Taylor & Francis.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 9 % 10
Presentation 2 % 35
Project 14 % 15
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 0 % 0
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 90
Presentations / Seminar 13 39
Project 6 24
Homework Assignments 14 42
Quizzes 7 24
Preliminary Jury 1 3
Midterms 2 6
Paper Submission 4 12
Jury
Final 4 18
Total Workload 300

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) Based on master's qualifications, develops and deepens current and advanced knowledge in their field through original thought and research at an expert level. Grasps the latest developments in the research area and reaches innovative definitions. Analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes complex ideas with a critical and dialectical approach. Adheres to ethical principles in research and publication.
2) Understands interdisciplinary interaction and analyzes and evaluates complex ideas to reach original conclusions. Knows the latest developments in related fields and the interdisciplinary strategies used.
3) Identifies problems in research and innovation, solves significant issues, and possesses advanced skills and techniques to expand knowledge. Evaluates new information, develops new ideas, methods, designs, or applications, and adapts them to different fields. Has advanced skills in using research methods.
4) Masters in research strategies and techniques, conducts pioneering academic work dialectically, and contributes to academic dialogue. Possesses the ability to critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas.
5) Communicates effectively with experts, peers, the broader research community, and the general public, demonstrating proficiency in their field of expertise and defending original viewpoints.
6) Communicates and discusses orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language a
7) Develops new ideas and methods related to their field using creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making processes, contributing to technological, social, and cultural progress.
8) Promotes scientific, technological, social, or cultural advancements in their field, contributing to the process of their society becoming a knowledge society and adding to the knowledge in this area through original research.
9) Uses strategic decision-making processes in the face of complex problems related to their field, demonstrating functional interaction and operational interaction experience. Establishes, designs, and implements the research process with academic integrity.
10) Contributes to solving social, scientific, cultural, and ethical problems related to their field and supports the development of these values. Is effective in solving societal issues and makes strategic decisions on these matters.
11) Publishes at least one scientific article related to their field in national or international peer-reviewed journals, or presents at national or international academic events.
12) Demonstrates competence and innovation in developing new ideas and processes; makes independent decisions and shows leadership in problem-solving.