Course Code: 
INTD 151
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The objective of this course is to provide information on building materials, emphasizing upon the knowledge of materials in relation to methods of construction.
Course Content: 

This course explains the fundamental points for selection of materials

for a building. Factors and general properties are defined. The method of procedure is description of the material, the effects of manufacturing method, an outline of the principal properties, the methods of preparation for use on the site and relation to methods of construction.

Course Methodology: 
Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods 1) Ability to describe building materials 1,4,6 A,C 2) Ability to select building materials 1,2, 10 A,C 3) Ability to evaluate building materials in accordance to co
Course Evaluation Methods: 
Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods 1) Ability to describe building materials 1,4,6 A,C 2) Ability to select building materials 1,2, 10 A,C 3) Ability to evaluate building materials in accordance to co

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Ability to describe building materials   1,4,6 A,C
2) Ability to select building materials   1,2, 10 A,C
3) Ability to evaluate building materials

    in accordance to construction methods

  1,2,4,12 A,C
4) To analyze relationship between material and design   1,4,6,12 A,C
5)To gain analytical research and problem-solving skills in the field of art and design   1,3,4,6 A,C
6) To allow that developing a modern and unique designs.   1,2, 12 A,C
7) To gain the sustainable reuse of materials approach   1,2,3,8 A,C
       

 

 

Course Flow

Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introduction

General Properties Of Building Material

 
2 General Properties Of Building Materials:

Movements, Adhesion, Thermal Properties, Fire Risk, Acoustics,

Mechanical Properties, Durability, Production

 
3 Building Biology and Building Materials  
4 Building Stones  And Aggregates

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
5 Cement, Binder Mixtures (lime, gypsum, plaster)

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
6 Concrete

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
7 Terra –Cotto materials (Bricks And Blocks:Ceramics)

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
8  Mid-Term Exam I  
9 Timber:

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
10 Glass:

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
11 Metals:

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
12 Mid-Term Exam II  
13 Plastics:I

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
14 Plastics:II

Classification, Manufacture, General Properties, Preparation For Use,

Economic Aspects, Special Points

 
15 Paints / Coatings Paper / Carpet  

 

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook  

‘Yapı Fiziği ve Malzemesi’ Murat ERİÇ

 ‘Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme’ Nihat TOYDEMİR, Erol GÜRDAL, Leyla TANAÇAN

‘Malzeme Bilgisi’ Yasin Güngör

 

Additional Resources ‘Çelik Yapılar’ Prof. Dr. Cemal Eyyubov

‘Materials’ Alan Everett

‘Büyük Açıklıklı Çelik Yapılar’ Prof. Dr. Özlem Eren

‘Eco House Book’ Terence Conran

‘Materiali per il Design’ Barbara Del Curto

‘Yapı Malzemeleri’ Prof. Dr. Süheyl Akman

‘Yapı Biyolojisi’ Doç. Dr. Ayşe Balanlı, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ayşe Öztürk

‘Design for a Living World’ Ellen Lupton, Abbott Miller

 

 

Material Sharing

Documents Material catalogs/Articles
Assignments Materials research
Exams 2 midterms 1 Final exam

 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-term 1 1 40
Mid-term 2 1 40
Assignment 1 20
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   50
Total   100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY         Expertise / Field Courses

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The ability of applying artistic and technical knowledge in developing contemporary and genuine designs within the scope of interior architectural discipline.         X
2 The ability of understanding the interaction between people and the physical environment.         X
3 The capability of thinking and expressing in two and three dimensional ways within the design process.       X  
4 The ability of analytical researching, critical approach developing and problem solving in the field of art and design.         X
5 The ability of establishing the relationship between the past, present and the future and evaluating design applications within the historical and artistic process.     X    
6 The ability of using techniques and technology to realise contemporary interior architectural applications.         X
7 The ability of having control on different architectural scales and solving the details within the process of designing interior space and equipments.   X      
8 The ability to develop approaches on conservation and reuse at national and local level     X    
9 The ability of being versatile in working at interdisciplinary applications and teamwork.   X      
10 The abilitity of knowledge and application of  practice of occupational standards, regulations, ordinances and the rules of law.     X    
11 The ability of  establishing effective communication and expressing ideas within the visual, oral and literary field.     X    
12 The ability of to follow- up the developments within practice of design and to develop awareness of lifelong learning.         X

 

 

ECTS

Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour) 		Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 2 32
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 2 32
Mid-terms 2 2 4
Homework 1 18 18
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load      
Total Work Load / 22 (h)           88
ECTS Credit of the Course     3.52
      4

 

 

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