Analysis of the Urban Design

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

 (1=lowest, 5 highest )

1

2

3

4

5

1

Speaking and writing skills: Effective reading, writing, listening and speaking skills

 X

2

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

 X

3

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.

 X

4

Research skills: Ability to obtain relevant information, assessment, recording and apply during the architectural processes

 X

5

Stylistic composition systems: Understanding the creation, development and implementation processes of two and three dimension design, architectural composition, and visual perception and organization in urban design

 X

6

Design skills: Ability to apply basic architectural principles in building, interiors and layout

 X

7

Team work skills: 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

8

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

9

Non-western architecture: Comprehending the principles of West architecture in non-western landscape and urban design as well as climatic, technologic, social - economic and other factors shaping these principles.

10

National and regional architecture: Comprehending the effects of national traditions and historical heritage in national and vernacular architecture including local architecture, landscape and urban design.

11

Architectural conservation and restoration: 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.

12

The ability of utilization from the examples: The ability to discover examples that are appropriate to program and form, concerning the composition and development of architectural and urban projects

 X

13

Human behaviors: Understanding the interaction between physical environment and humans

14

Cultural differences: Comprehending  the needs, behaviors, social and spatial patterns which characterize different cultures

15

Accessibility: The ability to design buildings and establishments that are appropriate to the lives of various disabled people. 

16

Sustainable design: 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 

17

Organizing an architectural building program: 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

18

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

 X

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

Technical documentation: On the purpose of survey and construction; to have an ability of a complete and accurate technical description and documentation of the project

28

The role of the customer in architecture: Understanding the responsibility of analyzing the requirements of the owner and customer as an architect

29

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

30

The administrative role of the architect: Understanding the duty of tasking, contracting, personnel management, consultants, project delivery methods and service agreement

31

Architectural practice: 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

32

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

33

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

34

Legal 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

35

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