Course Code: 
ARCH 330
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
Enabling students to use and read maps, informing then about the processes in map production.
Course Content: 

Using maps and the processes in map production, the applications of architectural project into maps and land

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Teamwork; 7:Technical excursion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D:Quiz, E:Internship

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

  1. Students can conduct academic research and perform by presentations using information technology

2, 11, 23

1,4

A,C

  1. Students can survey land precision via teamwork and explain measurements errors

2, 11, 23

1,5,6

A,C

  1. Students can read maps and apply the related information while surveying land

2, 11, 23

1,5

A,C

  1. Students can evaluate which symbols are used on maps details in land how maps are produced

2, 11, 23

1,5,6

A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Preparation

1

Definition and Importance of Surveying

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

2

Specialized Types of Surveys, Mapping Agencies

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

3

Architecture and Photogrammetry

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

4

International System of Units

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

5

Land Measurements and Errors in Measurements

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

6

Levelling, Levelling Equipment

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

7

Levelling, Field Procedures and Computations

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

8

Distance and Angle Measurement 

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

9

Measuring Area

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

10

Mapping Survey, Map Scale, Contours

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

11

Mapping, Accuracy Standards for Mapping

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

12

Boundary Surveys

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

13

Geographic Information Systems 

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

14

Student Presentation - Midterm 1

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

15

Student presentation

Lecture Notes and Textbook 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

  1. Charles D. Ghlani, Paul R. Wolf (2012), Elementary Surveying An Introduction Geomatics, Thirteenth Edition

  2. Celal Songu, M. Şerbetçi, Engin Gülal, Ölçme Bilgisi 

Additional Resources

  1. Lecture Notes

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

50

Homework 

1

10

Project (Assignment)

   

Laboratory

   

Field survey

1

35

Seminars/presentations

1

5

Other

   

Final Exam (Final Project)

   

Contrıbutıon of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

50

Contrıbutıon of In-term Studies to Overall Grade 

 

50

Total

 

100

Course Category 

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

 

No

 

Program Learning Outcomes 

Contribution Level

 (1: lowest,                               5: highest )

1

2

3

4

5

1

Critical thinking skills: Ability to develop clear and open questions, use abstract ideas to express ideas, evaluate opposing views, reach to the well-examined results and test them with similar criteria and standards

         

2

Communication / Graphic communication skills: Ability to formally express each stage of planning and design process with various techniques including hand-drawings and information technologies to create appropriate presentations; to have an ability of a complete and accurate technical description and documentation of the project

     

X

 

3

Research skills/ Ability of Utilization from Examples: Ability to obtain relevant information, assessment, recording and apply during the architectural processes; the ability to discover examples that are appropriate to program and form, concerning the composition and development of architectural and urban projects

         

4

Design skills: Understanding the creation, development and implementation processes of two and three dimension design, architectural composition, and visual perception and organization in urban design, ability to apply basic architectural principles in building, interiors and layout

         

5

World architecture: Comprehending the rules of world  architecture, landscape and urban design, and also the climatic, technological, socio-economic and cultural factors which shape these principles

         

6

Regional Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Comprehending the effects of national traditions and historical heritage in national and vernacular architecture including local architecture, landscape and urban design.

         

7

Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Having awareness of the protection of historical areas as well as the basic principles for the documentation of historical monuments and buildings for the preparation of their restoration projects.

         

8

Sustainability: Conservation of artificial sources which also include naturally and culturally significant buildings and spaces, regarding the role of sustainability in the architectural and urban design decisions and understanding the formation of healthy buildings and establishments  

         

9

Social Responsibility: Comprehending  the needs, behaviors, social and spatial patterns which characterize different cultures

         

10

Nature and Human: Understanding the interaction between physical environment and humans

         

11

Geographical Conditions: Ability to design settlement and building considering the natural and artificial properties of site  

 

X

     

12

Life safety: Understanding the basic principles of life safety systems with an emphasis on the topic of emergency exits

         

13

Structural systems: Understanding the behavioral principles of standing structures with vertical and horizontal forces and the development and application of contemporary load-bearing systems

         

14

Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, air-conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.

         

15

Building Shell Systems: Understanding the materials and basic design systems and correct application types of building shells

         

16

Building Service Systems : Understanding the basic design principles of building service systems composing,  plumbing , electric , vertical circulation, communication, security and fire safety systems

         

17

Construction Materials and Applications: Understanding the principles and standards of building materials and components in terms of production and applications.

         

18

Integration of Building Systems: Ability of evaluation, selection and integration of building service systems, environment, security and building shells in building design.

         

19

Program Organization and Evaluation: The ability to evaluate an architectural project with a comprehensive program, according to the design criteria concerning the client, user requirements, appropriate precedents, space and equipment requirements, site conditions and related laws and standards

         

20

Comprehensive Project Development: Ability to improve and evaluate an architectural project with comprehensive program from graphical design to system details (Structural and environmental systems, security, etc.)

         

21

Control of Building Cost: Within the framework of the design project; understanding the basics of finance, building economy and cost control

         

22

Architect-Employer Relationship: Understanding the responsibility of analyzing the requirements of the owner and customer as an architect

         

23

Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to enhance individual skills and take on different roles through identification and work as a member of the design team , in conjunction with other environments

       

X

24

Project Management: Understanding the duty of tasking, contracting, personnel management, consultants, project delivery methods and service agreement 

         

25

Application Management: Understanding issues of office organization, business planning, marketing, financial management, project management, risk mitigation, the basic principles of leadership and the profession of issues affecting the globalization, outsourcing, project delivery, expanding practice that support the profession of architecture 

         

26

Leadership: Understanding the pioneer role of the architect in the process of project and design for contract administration

         

27

Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding the legal responsibilities of the architect in building design and construction such as public health, safety and well-being, property rights, zoning and housing regulations, user rights which affect architectural studies

         

28

Architectural Practice / Professional Development: Understanding the role of the internship in professional development, and  mutual rights and responsibilities of the employer and the trainee

         

29

Professional Ethics: Understanding the ethical issues that are related to the professional adjudication in architectural design and practice

         

ECTS

ECTS / STUDENT WORK LOAD

 

NUMBER

DURATION 
(HOURS)

TOTAL WORK LOAD 
(HOURS)

Course Duration (14 weeks x total work hours)

14

3

42

Workload outside the classroom (research and reviews)

14

6

84

Quiz

     

Homework

     

Presentation/Seminars

1

1

1

Midterm

1

1

1

Project

     

Laboratory

     

Field survey 

     

Others 

     

Final exam (Final Project)

1

1

1

Total work load 

   

129

Total work load / 25

   

5,16

ECTS of the course

   

5

None