ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ARC5505 Project and Construction Management Spring 3 0 3 8
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN
Course Objectives: Course covers construction project management processes and knowledge areas

Learning Outputs

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: 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
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 2 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 1 % 20
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 3 6
Paper Submission 1 155 155
Jury 0 0 0
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) Develops the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained in undergraduate level to higher proficiency level.
2) Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups.
3) Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines.
4) Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems.
5) Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyse historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments .
6) Be able to conduct qualitatif and quantitatif researches on the discipline of Architecture.
7) Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals , conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media
8) Develops the lifelong learning abilities.
9) Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture.