Information Package / Course Catalogue
ARC 331 Architectural Technology IV
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code ARC 331
Course Title in English Architectural Technology IV
Course Title in Turkish Mimarlık Teknolojisi IV
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 125 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To comprehend building technology’s integration into architectural projects, with a focus on the building envelope
Course Description Architectural Technology 4 is a lecture course that is designed to be conducted in coordination with Architectural Design 5 studio course. It is set to create a platform to assess and develop appropriate technological components for the studio project, with the building envelope in focus. The course is based on lectures, enriched with studio activity, where a system and its components are developed for integration into the design.
Course Description in Turkish Mimari Teknoloji 4 dersi, Mimari Tasarım 5 stüdyosu ile koordinasyon içinde yürütülen bir uygulamalı derstir. Ders mimari teknoloji bileşenlerinin, başta yapı kabuğu sistemi olmak üzere mimari bütün içindeki anlamı, işlevi ve teknolojisini mercek altına alan anlatımlara ve paylaşımlara ortam sağlar. Teorik anlatım oturumlarına eklenen uygulama saatlerinde katılımcılar stüdyo projelerinin yapı kabuğu odaklı teknoloji bileşenleri ile ilgili çalışma yaparlar.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) comprehend the conception and design of building envelope systems;
2) devise one’s experience on the design and integration of structural systems;
3) reflect competency on the design and integration environmental control systems in architecture.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date KÜRŞAD ÖZDEMİR , May 2022
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. KÜRŞAD ÖZDEMİR

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) INTRODUCTION TO COURSE (INITIAL EXERCISE)
2) BUILDING ENVELOPE (BE) - ARCHITECTURE (CONCEPT, FORMS, ENVIRONMENT)
3) BE - MATERIALS (INDUSTRIAL)
4) BE - MATERIALS (TRADITIONAL)
5) BE - PRESENTATIONS
6) BE - LAYERS
7) BE - LAYERS
8) BE - ENERGY (ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL & ENERGY GAIN SYSTEMS, PERFORMANCE)
9) BE - ENERGY (ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL & ENERGY GAIN SYSTEMS, PERFORMANCE)
10) CASE STUDIES - DISCUSSION - STUDIO MASTERS’ VISIT
11) CASE STUDIES - DISCUSSION - STUDIO MASTERS’ VISIT
12) CASE STUDIES - DISCUSSION - STUDIO MASTERS’ VISIT
13) MATERIALS - DETAIL - ELEMENTS (STUDIO REVIEWS)
14) MATERIALS - DETAIL - ELEMENTS (STUDIO REVIEWS)
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended Readings• Silver, McLean, Whitsett (2013) Introduction to Architectural Technology, Laurence King, London • Allen, Zalewski(2010) Form and Forces, Wiley, NJ • Meistermann A (2010) Taşıyıcı Sistemler, YEM Yayın, İstanbul • Hegger, M., Drexler, H. And Zeumer, M. (2007) Basics Materials (Basics Series), Birkhäuser GmbH. • Lewis, P., Tsurumaki, M. and Lewis, D.J. (2016) Manual of Section. Princeton University Press.
Teaching MethodsArchitectural Technology 4 is conducted in coordination with Architectural Design 5 course, set to form a body of technology-design integration. The teaching method is based on knowledge transfer - discussion-development sequence, facilitated by active learning approach of flipped classroom. The assessment of technological components in Arc. Technology course provides practical feed-backs for integration into the design work. Taking initiatives and responsibility in the design development enables the participant to take part in active learning.
Homework and Projects1 final, 1 mid-term, 3 Sketchbook Assignments
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 30
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration ozdemirku@mef.edu.tr

Student participation will be essential for this course. 80% attendance is compulsory for a successful outcome. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 3 3 2 112
Project 1 2 1 3
Final Examination 1 8 2 10
Total Workload 125
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5