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

Program Learning Outcomes

Classified

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.
2) Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions.
3) Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design.
4) Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents.
5) Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects.
6) Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures.
7) Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards.
8) Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior.
9) Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems.
10) Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments.
11) Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings.
12) Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities.
13) Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles.
14) Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools.
15) Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems.
16) Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team.
17) Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society.
18) Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights.
19) Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society.
20) Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Program Kazanımları Program Düzeyi

Program Learning Outcomes TR-NQF-HE 6 (Bachelor) Level Descriptors TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors
58 - Architecture and building
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.
2) Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions.
3) Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design.
4) Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents.
5) Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects.
6) Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures.
7) Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards.
8) Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior.
9) Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems.
10) Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments.
11) Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings.
12) Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities.
13) Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles.
14) Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools.
15) Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems.
16) Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team.
17) Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society.
18) Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights.
19) Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society.
20) Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration.
 1) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
 1) İlgili temel alanda, mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım etkinlikleri ve araştırmaları için yerel, bölgesel, ulusal ve küresel bağlamda, söylemsel, kuramsal, olgusal bilgi ile profesyonel hizmet duyarlılıklarını kapsayan çok boyutlu bilgileri, çok çeşitli ortamlardan kazanarak, akademik paylaşım ortamlarına yansıtabilmek için gerekli bilgi ve kavrayışa sahiptir.
2) Bu çerçevede, alanda gerekli, düşünsel, söylemsel, bilimsel, teknolojik, estetik, sanatsal tarihsel ve kültürel alt yapıya ilişkin bilgi ve kavrayışa sahiptir.
3) İlgili alanda insan ve toplum odaklı, çevreye (doğal ve yapılı) duyarlı mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım / araştırma yöntemleri konusunda bilgi ve kavrayışa sahiptir.
4) İlgili alanda ekonomik, çevresel ve toplumsal sürdürebilirlik ilkeleri ve standartları ile afetlerle ilgili konularda çok boyutlu bilgi ve kavrayışa sahiptir.
5) Alanıyla ilgili ilkeler, yasa, yönetmelik ve standartlar hakkında bilgiye sahiptir.
6) Alanıyla ilgili kurumsal ve etik değerler konusunda bilgi ve kavrayışa sahiptir.
7) İlgili alanın tarihsel, coğrafi, toplumsal ve kültürel bağlam içindeki yerine / önemine ilişkin bilgi ve kavrayışa sahiptir.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
2) Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
 1) Mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım alanlarında kavram geliştirme becerisine sahiptir.
2) Mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım etkinlikleri ve araştırmaları için söylem, kuram ve kılgı (pratik) bütünlüğünü sağlama becerisine sahiptir.
3) Mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım konularında, olgular, potansiyel ve sorunlar ile bunlar için gerekli araştırmaları tanımlayabilme becerilerine sahiptir.
4) Alanıyla ilgili kuramsal / kavramsal bilgiyi, bilişsel ve kılgısal becerileri, araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerini kullanır.
5) Alternatif mimari tasarım, planlama kurguları ve çözümleri geliştirebilme becerisine sahiptir.
6) Disiplinler arası etkileşimli mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım konusunda beceri sahibi olur. Sahip olduğu bilgi, kavrayış ve becerileri bağlama ilişkin verilerin yorumunda, sorunların tanımında, ustalık ve inovasyon sergileyen almaşık mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım kararlarının / projelerin / çözümlerin geliştirilmesinde kullanır.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
2) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
3) Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
4) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
5) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
 1) Alanıyla ilgili konularda ilgili kişi ve kurumları bilgilendirir, düşüncelerini ve sorunlara ilişkin çözüm önerilerini yazılı, sözlü ve görsel olarak aktarır, bilgiyi nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek uzman olan ve olmayan kişilerle paylaşır.
2) Toplumsal sorumluluk bilinciyle yaşadığı sosyal çevre için projeler, işbirlikleri ve etkinlikler düzenler ve bunları uygular.
3) Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B1 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak alanındaki gelişmeleri izler ve meslektaşları ile etkili iletişim kurar.
4) En az Avrupa Bilgisayar Kullanma Lisansı İleri Düzeyinde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte alanının gerektirdiği bilişim (bilgi ve iletişim) teknolojilerini etkileşimli olarak kullanır.
Learning Competence
1) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
2) Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
3) Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
 1) Alanındaki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel ve diyalektik (eleştirel, karşı tez ve sentez üretebilen) bir yaklaşımla değerlendirerek öğrenir.
2) Geleceğe yönelik olur, kişisel ve mesleki gelişimi için gerekli motivasyona ve öğrenme becerilerine sahip olur, öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler, bunun için planlar yapar ve bunları uygular.
3) Yaşam boyu öğrenme bilinciyle hareket eder.
Field Specific Competence
1) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
 1) Meslek alanında, mesleki uygulamada ve mesleki araştırmalarda, etik ve davranış kurallarına ilişkin kavrayış, davranma alışkanlığı ve toplumsal sorumluluk bilinciyle hareket eder.
2) Mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım süreçlerinde olası toplumsal, çevresel ve etik sonuçlarını dikkate alarak karar verebilmek için gerekli temeli oluşturacak verileri toplar, değerlendirir ve yorumlar.
3) Alanındaki mevcut bilgiyi eleştirel ve diyalektik bir yaklaşımla değerlendirebilme, sahip olduğu bilgi, kavrayış ve becerileri disiplininin gerektirdiği profesyonel bir yaklaşımla etik ilkelerin ışığında, mesleki davranış kuralları, ölçütler ve standartlar ile yasal çerçevelere uygun olarak, olası toplumsal, çevresel ve etik sonuçlarını dikkate alarak kullanır.
4) İnsan değerinin bilgisiyle, insan haklarına ve bu temelde sosyal ve kültürel haklara saygılı, doğal çevrenin ve kültürel mirasın korunmasında gerekli duyarlılığı göstererek, adalet bilinciyle karar verir ve hareket eder.
5) Mesleğinin, insan hakları ve toplum açısından yararının ve toplumsal hizmet ürettiğinin bilincinde olarak sosyal adalet, kalite kültürü, doğal ve kültürel değerlerin korunması, çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği, profesyonel hizmet vermeye özgü yasal çerçeveler ile etik ilkeler konusunda gerekli duyarlılığı göstererek adil davranış konularında kişisel duyarlılığa sahiptir.
6) Yaşadığı tarihsel dönemde, yerel, bölgesel, ulusal ve küresel genel ve mesleki sorunlar hakkında bilgi ve bilinç sahibidir.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
2) Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
3) Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.
 1) Bir mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım projesini bağımsız olarak yürütür, bu süreçler için araştırma projeleri planlar ve yürütür, yeni sentezler üretir.
2) Alanıyla ilgili bireysel çalışmaları bağımsız olarak yürütür ve çok disiplinli, disiplinler arası ve disiplinler üstü çalışmalarda bireysel ve ortak sorumluluk alır. Bunun için gerekli özgüvene ve yetkinliğe sahiptir.
3) Bir mimari tasarım / planlama / tasarım projesinde ortak çalışmaları planlar, sorumluluk alır ve yürütür.

Conjoined

1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.
2) Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions.
3) Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design.
4) Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents.
5) Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects.
6) Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures.
7) Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards.
8) Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior.
9) Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems.
10) Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments.
11) Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings.
12) Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities.
13) Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles.
14) Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools.
15) Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems.
16) Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team.
17) Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society.
18) Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights.
19) Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society.
20) Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration.