Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1MİM123Introduction To Architecture2+0+02216.12.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Architecture
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the Introduction to Architecture course is to give basic information about architecture in the first year of architectural education. With the knowledge of this basic information, it is aimed that the student gains the competence to perceive an abstract concept such as design by integrating it with the environment and its conditions.
Course Content In this course, concepts related to architecture will be introduced and discussions on the formation and development of architectural texture in different natural, cultural and historical environments will be introduced.
Course Methods and Techniques Courses will be based on research works, readings and their critics.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Özlem Belir
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Sevda Duygu Kolbay
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ayman, D. (2018). Güzelgâh (İstanbul: Mimarlık Vakfı İktisadi İşletmesi).
Bektaş, C. (2009). City for Everyone (Ankara: Chamber of Architects Ankara Branch Publications).
Hasol, D. (2017). Encyclopedic Dictionary of Architecture (Istanbul: YEM).
Kuban, D. (2018). Architecture Terms (Istanbul: YEM).
Norberg-Schulz, C. (1991). Genius Loci: Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture (New York: Rizzoli).
Özer, B. (2018). Culture-Art-Architecture (Istanbul: YEM).
Rudofsky, B. (1964). Architecture Without Architects (New York: The Museum of Modern Art).
Rudofsky, B. (1964). Architecture Without Architects (New York: The Museum of Modern Art).
Yücel, A. (1982). On Environment, Meaning and Our Architecture. Architecture, 11, 3-5.
Zevi, B. (2015). Architecture (Translated by A. Tümertekin) (Istanbul: Daimon).
Course Notes Formal Education
Exams Teorik olarak anlatılan bu derste, bir yıl içi sınavı bir de yarıyıl sonu sınavı yapılmaktadır.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 5 2 10
Assignments 2 5 10
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 52

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to use architectural terminology and gains the ability to understand.
2 Can conduct research on the environment and interpret data critically.
3 Question the interaction between the physical environment and human beings.
4 Develops their designs by taking into account the natural and artificial features of the land.
5 Interpret the ontology of architecture from history to the present day in parallel with the cultural development of humanity, together with climatic, technological, socio-economic and cultural factors.
6 Can think about the social responsibilities of the architect on a cross-cultural scale.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course, scope and content Related resources, lecture notes
2 Basic terminology and definitions- Environment, urban, rural etc. space, morphology Related resources, lecture notes
3 Environment and space interaction Related resources, lecture notes
4 Perception of physical space, the concept of place and the meaning of place Related resources, lecture notes
5 Natural environment, built environment and social environment Related resources, lecture notes
6 Natural environment and resources- Geographical structure and climatic features Related resources, lecture notes
7 Natural environment and resources - Adaptation to topographic conditions Related resources, lecture notes
8 Architectural identity and resource preservation Related resources, lecture notes
9 Shaping of space and urban morphology Related resources, lecture notes
10 Historical and cultural context-local and traditional Related resources, lecture notes
11 Local architectures from different geographies Literature review, building analysis
12 Local architecture in Anatolia Literature review, building analysis
13 Structure readings for submission Literature review, building analysis
14 Structure readings for submission Literature review, building analysis
15 Structure readings for submission Literature review, building analysis

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 2 3
C1 2 3
C2 2 3
C3 2 3
C4 2 3
C5 2 3
C6 2 3

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