TOROS UNIVERSITY FACULTY of FINE ARTS, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Architecture Course Contents
FIRST YEAR/1st Semester
TUR 101 TURKISH LANGUAGE I (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Description of communication; explaining language and the relationship between language and thinking process, culture, society and literature, written and oral communication; The main features of the Turkish language, types of narration and examples of its disorders are included.
HIS 101 HISTORY OF ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTIONS I (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Within the scope of the course, the cultural, ideological and historical characteristics of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürk's revolutions are taught. Explaining the intellectual foundations of modern Turkey takes place.
FLE 101 ENGLISH I (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
This course, which is 3 hours a week, aims to develop the language skills that students need to achieve their career goals. To this end, the course provides students with basic concepts and exemplary opportunities to raise awareness in real-life scenarios and for students to practice. It also provides students with the opportunity to practice the language skills they need to work in their area of expertise.
ARC 101 BASIC DESIGN I (4+6+0 Credit:7 ECTS:10)
Course design elements (point, line, plane, shape, volume, form, form, texture, color) and design principles (symmetry-gaze, asymmetry, repetition, rhythm, proportion, proportion, scale, balance, unity, harmony, contrast) ), dominance, hierarchy, hierarchy) in two and three dimensions. Figure-ground relationships are analyzed that provide certainty in visual perception. Practices made within the scope of the course support the clarification of design units and design principles, taking advantage of the excellence of design and leading its progress.
ARC 147 STATIC I (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
To learn the calculation principles of the equilibrium of material points, rigid bodies and carrier systems and to calculate the internal forces in isostatic carrier systems.
ARC 121 BUİLDİNG THEORY AND DESİGN I(3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The main purpose of this course is to examine and transfer the basic concepts and principles of architectural design with interdisciplinary connections as a professional discipline. This course focuses on explaining the basic concepts of architectural design. It covers the examination of works of design, art and architecture belonging to various cultures and historical periods so that students can make comparative analyzes in social, cultural and spatial contexts.
ARC 135 TECHNICAL DRAWING (2+2+3 Credit:3 ECTS:5)
Introducing the tools and equipment required by architectural expression and presentation, transferring technical and theoretical information; drawing and measuring plans, sections and views at different scales and giving other information to express them technically.
MAT 101 MATHEMATICS I (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Emphasis is placed on concepts, problem solving, theory and proof. A midterm and a final exam are given to all departments. Students develop reading, writing and questioning skills in mathematics. Functions. Limits and Continuity. Tangent lines and derivatives. Chain rule. Closed derivation. Inverse function. Associated rates. Linear approaches. Extreme values. The mean value theorem and its applications. Graphic drawing. Indefinite forms and the L'Hospital rule. Definite integral. Fundamental theorem of calculus. Replacement. Areas between curves. Formal definition of the natural logarithm function. Techniques of integration. Improper integrals. spring length. Volumes and surface areas of rotating bodies. Parametric curves in the plane. Polar coordinates. Arc length in polar coordinates.
FIRST YEAR/2st Semester
HIS 102 HISTORY OF ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTIONS II (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Within the scope of the course, the cultural, ideological and historical characteristics of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürk's revolutions are taught. Explaining the intellectual foundations of modern Turkey takes place.
TUR 102 TURKISH LANGUAGE II (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Description of communication; explaining language and the relationship between language and thinking process, culture, society and literature, written and oral communication; The main features of the Turkish language, types of narration and examples of its disorders are included.
FLE 102 ENGLISH II (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
This course, which is 3 hours a week, aims to develop the language skills that students need to achieve their career goals. To this end, the course provides students with basic concepts and exemplary opportunities to raise awareness in real-life scenarios and for students to practice. It also provides students with the opportunity to practice the language skills they need to work in their area of expertise.
ARC 148 STATIC II (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Analysis of hyperstatic systems with the cross method, load analysis, distribution of the load to the structural elements and placing it on the free body diagram as a result of its super position, static analysis of the system under the effective loads.
ARC 122 BUİLDİNG THEORY AND DESİGN II (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Handling the concept of design theoretically and examining applied examples. Architecture, people and the environment; effort to create the physical environment. The evolution of design in architecture; the stages of architectural design, the concept of space and the basic elements in its creation. Basic elements and criteria in creating a whole by combining spaces. Function and whole relationship, plan analysis.
ARC 138 ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES (4+4+0 Kredi:5 AKTS:6)
Developing the student's architectural perception and expression skills with various graphic expression and drawing techniques; analytical studies of the natural and built environment; perspective; shadow on two- and three-dimensional drawing; color and coloring; development of free-hand, two- and three-dimensional drawing skills.
MAT 102 MATHEMATICS II (2+0+0 Credit:2 ECTS:2)
Matrix and Determinant, Vectors, Functions; Trigonometric Functions Limit and Continuity in Univariate Functions, Derivative, Applications of Derivative, Examination of Variations of Functions and Graphic Drawing, Definite Integral And Its Properties Indefinite Integral, Inverse Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Exponential And Logorhythmic Functions, Uncertainties And L'Hospital Rule, Integration Techniques Calculation of Area with Integral, Surface Areas of Rotational Bodies, Volumes of Rotational Bodies.
ARC 102 BASIC DESIGN II (4+6+0 Credit:7 ECTS:7)
Course design elements (point, line, plane, shape, volume, form, form, texture, color) and design principles (symmetry-gaze, asymmetry, repetition, rhythm, proportion, proportion, scale, balance, unity, harmony, contrast) , sovereignty, hierarchy, hierarchy) provides the development of skills to adapt to architectural design. In this context, it is aimed to convey the subjects learned in the ARC 101 Basic Design I course concretely with 3D studies.
*PREREQUISITE:ARC 101 Basic Design I
ARC 100 INTERSHIP I (0+0+0 Kredi:0 AKTS:3)
Internship entails four weeks (30 working days) of field experience in any workplace (public or private sector). In order for students to successfully complete their internship, they must follow the stages of the GSF Internship Directive.
SECOND YEAR/1st Semester
FLE 201 ENGLISH III (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
It is aimed that students have B1 level English skills. English III course is a foreign language course taught in the fall semester of the 2nd year in undergraduate programs without compulsory preparatory education. The course is conducted face to face by the faculty members of the School of Foreign Languages. The course is at B1 level and it is aimed that the students who take the course will have B1 level English skills at the end of the semester. Provided that students are not exempt from the course, they have to take and pass the course in order to graduate. There is no prerequisite course in English III course.
ARC 233 CONSTRUCTION I (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
The architectural structure, which is a system of connections from the foundation to the roof, focuses on traditional and contemporary, structure and construction information. Based on this basis, structural elements such as 'building site (building ground, building pit and application of the structure to the ground), foundations, walls, floors, chimneys and joinery (windows and doors)' are analyzed. Drawings are made in different scales containing the varieties of these building elements.
ARC 283 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN I (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
Introduction to computers aims to help students understand the advantages and opportunities that computers offer them in design. In addition, students are taught to prepare their own design proposals in computer environment with the necessary knowledge and technical support.
ARC 201 DESIGN STUDIO I (4+6+0 Kredi:7 AKTS:10)
Based on the information in the basic design course learned in the first year, small and medium-sized building and space design studies are started. This studio includes basic information on architectural analysis, user needs, functional analysis, and visual and verbal presentations of projects designed in the chosen subject area, with abstraction and interpretation, understanding and application of design problem solving methods, and supported by drawings and models.
*PREREQUISITE:ARC 102 Basic Design II
ARC 225 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
The aim of this course is to create the necessary historical knowledge infrastructure by comparatively introducing the main works of art and architecture, which are milestones in the historical development from prehistoric times to the 5th century, in their social and cultural contexts. In this context, the main art and architectural works representing the Prehistoric Period, Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Anatolian Civilizations, which form the origins of Architectural History, and the Greek, Hellenistic, Etruscan, Roman and Late Antique Periods that followed them, are introduced and interpreted in a chronological series.
ARC 241 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS I (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:2)
With the development of the building industry, the construction of higher quality and standard materials causes major changes in building systems; with the change in aesthetic understanding, more delicate and elegant structures surround us; These types of structures allow people to live without disturbing each other, while protecting family privacy. b. The problems that arise due to the inability to provide the necessary facilities should be eliminated with special measures. Within the scope of "Physical Environment Controlled Building", which can also be called "environmentally conscious building"; The main aim is to give the students the awareness of making the buildings meet the environmental requirements such as climate, light and sound by keeping the artificial environment control such as heating, ventilation and lighting at a minimum level by using their location, direction, form, elements and materials.
ARC 221 BUILDING MATERIALS I (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
Course Objectives Basic properties of building materials in Building-Material-Design relations; To develop knowledge and experience about classifications, endurance, shapes and properties according to the environment and natural factors, and factors affecting material selection. In this context, the relationship between Material and Detail in Building Design; Types of Building Materials; Application examples of the use of adobe, stone, brick, wood, concrete, steel, plastic, metal, glass and textile building materials are given.
ARC 239 WOOD AND STEEL STRUCTURES (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
To teach the calculation of structures / constructions and combinations to be made using wood and steel materials. General Information of Wood and Steel Materials, Loads and Load Combinations in Wooden and Steel Structures, Tensile Bars, Compression Bars, Components Working to Bend, Components Working to Bending and Compression, Simple Joints.
SECOND YEAR/2st Semester
FLE 202 ENGLISH IV (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
During one academic year, the English course is a 3-hour course taught as FLE 101 English I in the fall semester and FLE 102 English II in the spring semester. It aims to develop students' language skills. In this course, applied communicative teaching method is used. It aims to develop students' communication skills and expand students' English grammar structures, basic vocabulary, sentence structure, visual and auditory language examples. This course develops students' English architectural terminology. Students learn architectural periods, techniques of periods, building materials and their properties; types of buildings - agricultural, commercial, government, industrial, military, religious, public housing, transportation, etc. can discuss issues. In addition, the course covers the development of academic writing techniques and basic academic English skills at an intermediate level, introduction to academic research, oral presentation and listening techniques, and academic reading skills. After completing the course, students can use architectural terminology, write reports and make presentations.
ARC 234 CONSTRUCTION II (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
It analyzes the issues of 'vertical circulation tools (stairs, ramps, escalators and elevators) and roofs', which are traditional and contemporary, architectural parts and basic building elements of structure and construction. Drawings are made in different scales containing the varieties of these building elements.
ARC 284 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN II (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
In Computer Aided Design, it is aimed to transfer the necessary information to the students to make 3D drawings and to improve their drawing knowledge. Solid modeling and surface modeling techniques are given to students in this course.
ARC 202 DESIGN STUDIO II (4+6+0 Kredi:7 AKTS:10)
In order to improve students' knowledge about building and space design principles, design problems related to the use of interior and exterior spaces of buildings with uncomplicated functions are solved. The newly designed project, which is located among the existing buildings in the urban environment, is analyzed by considering the functional, environmental and human needs together, and the structures and modern technology are analyzed in accordance with contemporary space uses.
*PREREQUISITE:ARC 201 Design Studio I
ARC 222 BUILDING MATERIALS II (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:2)
The application and performance of materials used in interior architecture are evaluated in the content of this course. Students will develop their material knowledge by doing research and designs on the given topics and learn to search for current application examples.
ARC 226 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
The aim of this course is to create the necessary historical information infrastructure by comparatively introducing the main architectural works, which are milestones in the historical development from the 5th to the 16th centuries, in their social and cultural contexts. In this context, the main architectural works representing the Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic, Pre-Islamic Turkish, Early Islamic, Turkish-Islamic periods are introduced and interpreted in a chronological series.
ARC 244 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS II (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:2)
It covers topics related to the study of human needs and comfort in natural and artificial environments. It is aimed to give the student information about the use, control and shaping of environmental conditions as a fundamental part of architectural design. The main topics are thermal comfort depending on climate zones, environmental control, passive air conditioning (heating, cooling, ventilation and humidification) and indoor air quality.
ARC 200 INTERSHIP II (0+0+0 Kredi:0 AKTS:2)
Internship entails four weeks (30 working days) of field experience in any workplace (public or private sector). In order for students to successfully complete their internship, they must follow the stages of the GSF Internship Directive.
ARC 236 REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:2)
THIRD YEAR/1st Semester
ARC 351 URBAN DESIGN (2+2+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:5)
Urban design theories, urban texture and history, urban form and aesthetics, ecology, technical infrastructure, transportation, urban landscape and sociology of society are the subjects of study. Urban design methods and techniques are practiced in a part of the city.
ARC 309 INSTALLATION I (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
Professional communication tools such as mechanical and electrical system engineering principles and technical terminology are taught. It covers automatic control systems, vertical transportation systems, elevators and escalators, special cabin and system designs, special moving space organizations (wc, bathroom, kitchen, etc.) and principles. Pre-planning of the criteria for mechanization is explained. The effects on interior architectural decisions are investigated.
ARC 319 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
It creates the content of Eclecticism from the mid-19th century and then Modern Architecture and art in all countries of the world. In the content of the course, the end of the Renaissance, Utopianism, Romanticism, Eclecticism, Iron after the Industrial Revolution, the use of cast iron, glass, steel, the Chicago school brought, the first use of reinforced concrete and ferrous concrete in France, the arts and crafts movement in England. ), Art Nouveau in all countries, Sezession in Austria, De Stijl in the Netherlands, Futurism in Italy, Constructivism-Structuralism in Russia, Purism-Simplicity in France, Expressionism in Germany. The environment, including architecture, interiors, finishes, furniture, textiles, handicrafts, paintings, sculptures and ornaments are examined.
ARC 301 DESIGN STUDIO III (4+6+0 Kredi:7 AKTS:10)
It is aimed to improve students' ability to solve problems arising from design and technical harmony. Comprehensive projects that include various functions such as hotels, dormitories, schools, residences or office blocks and multifunctional space organizations are handled. The importance of the relationship between visible and invisible parts of the design such as structure, mechanical equipment, thermal comfort and fire and other life safety is emphasized.
*PREREQUISITE:ARC 202 Design Studio II
ARC 357 CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
THIRD YEAR/1st Semester ELECTIVE COURSES
* It is appropriate to take 2 Elective Courses in the 5th Semester.
ARC 391 PHOTOGRPHY IN ARCHITECTURE (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
In this course, new topics, styles and current architectural photographs are examined and applications are made. To inform the student by teaching innovative thoughts and developments in current architectural photography.
THIRD YEAR/1st Semester ELECTIVE COURSES
* It is appropriate to take 2 Elective Courses in the 5th Semester.
ARC 391 PHOTOGRPHY IN ARCHITECTURE (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
In this course, new topics, styles and current architectural photographs are examined and applications are made. To inform the student by teaching innovative thoughts and developments in current architectural photography.
ARC 375 MODEL MAKING TECHNIQUES (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
At the end of this training, students; It addresses the basic concepts of model and model making, the model types according to their subjects, and the ability to grasp the dimensions with materials using model permanents, model making time, model third dimension upgrades of a final operating system, and extensions of model photography techniques. Place and importance of model in architectural design, Basic concepts of model and model making, Materials used in model houses, Model making process.
ARC 371 ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
It is aimed to raise awareness and knowledge about using energy resources in the most effective and sustainable conditions in the structure. Basic principle; It is to teach the principles and methods that will enable the architect to make the building useful to the user through the design / building of the nature.
ARC 383 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN III (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
In Computer Aided Design, it is aimed to transfer the necessary information for students to make drawings with the 3D drawing program and to improve their drawing knowledge. The student's ability to visualize by using the computer during the design work stages, to gain knowledge and skills.
ARC 325 INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE DESIGN (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To learn about landscape and landscape architecture and to understand the relationship of this field with other disciplines. To be able to use plants as a design object in architecture and interior design. To have knowledge about plants that can be used indoors and their living conditions. To be able to comprehend how indoor ecological conditions affect plants and what should be done in these situations. To be able to make suitable interior landscape applications for Interior Architecture projects for different areas of use.
ARC 377 TURKISH ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN ANATOLIA (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To examine the formation and development processes of Turkish Art in terms of cause and effect relationship and to examine in terms of periodic and regional stylistic differences. To evaluate the features of Turkish Art in different periods by comparing them with their similarities and differences. To examine the development process of Turkish Art and to evaluate the material-technical features used in his works by considering the period and region variables.
THIRD YEAR/2st Semester
ARC 302 DESIGN STUDIO IV (4+6+0 Kredi:7 AKTS:10)
There are more comprehensive projects where functions and details such as shopping malls, government buildings, sports facilities and meeting rooms are examined. The relationships between space components such as acoustics, lighting, ventilation and space are studied. It is essential to follow new technologies. It is desirable to study structural and technical issues as well as design criteria including material, function and aesthetics.
*PREREQUISITE:ARC 301 Design Studio III
ARC 310 INSTALLATION II (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
Heating load calculations; hot water and high pressure heating systems; ventilation, natural methods; designs of ventilation ducts; automatic control systems, vertical transportation systems, elevators and escalators, special cabin and system designs, special mobile space organizations (WC, bathroom, kitchen, etc.) and principles are covered. Design and details of swimming pools, safety factors, electronic alarm systems are studied.
ARC 320 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IV (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:3)
In modernism; German, Bauhaus, 20th and 21st century art, Seljuk, Ottoman architecture and space, Modernism and 1920 and after, 1920 and after 1950 National architecture, Neo Rationalism-Rationalism, Postmodernism, High-Tech, Deconstructivism and in the past explaining architecture, art and space together with the visuals.
ARC 338 STRUCTURE ( 3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:5)
ARC 300 INTERSHIP III (0+0+0 Kredi:0 AKTS:5)
Internship envisages gaining field experience of four weeks (30 working days) in any workplace (public or private sector). Students must follow the stages of the GSF Internship Directive in order to successfully complete their internship.
THIRD YEAR/2st Semester ELECTIVE COURSES
* It is appropriate to take 1 Elective Courses in the 6th Semester. Elective courses can be taken up to a maximum of 30 local credits per semester.
ARC 330 MODERN STRUCTURAL DESIGN (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To understand the role of stoicism in creating an architectural space. To inform about contemporary architectural structure design.
ARC 374 URBAN SOCIOLOGY (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The aim of this course is to help the students perceive the multi-dimensional character of urban phenomena; to understand the interaction between economic, social, political and spatial issues as well as the deep nature of the planning process, which interacts with all areas of social life. The second aim is to reveal the connection between urban phenomena and the intellectual climate by discussing urban social theories in a historical perspective. The third aim is to discuss current urban issues and planning practices in relation to social theories.
ARC 366 SYMBOLISM IN ARCHITECTURE (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Architecture, which incorporates technique and art as a whole, makes use of symbols in all phases of its development. In this context, 'symbols in architecture, place of buildings, orientation, construction materials, construction methods, building elements, components, design principles, arrangement methods, forms in architecture, urban arrangement, garden architecture, renovation, interior architecture, symbolism of architecture, ornaments, analogy, emphasizing structures, symbolic expressions in contemporary architecture, false symbolism, examples of symbolization, architecture and philosophy, the order of stages in functions' are explained within the scope of the course.
ARC 346 MATERIAL PROTECTION (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The aim is to give an undestanding to the characteristic and provenience of contemporary and historic building materials used in construction and conservation projects and introduce the causes of deterioration and conservation techniques. Building materials, wheathering, water exclution, soluble salts and their affect on material deterioration, sources of soluble salts, bio deterioration in buildings, physical/physicomechanical/mechanical properties of building materials, reasons of deterioration, methods of cause analysis, artificial ageing experiments, material conservation methods.
ARC 336 INTERIOR DESIGN IN THE MODULAR SYSTEM (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Creation of the relationship between concept and module structure design. Preparation of portfolio drawings and drawings of modular form designs (plan, section, technical detail drawing) designed on an interior space ready for students.
ARC 384 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IV (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
In Computer Aided Design, it is aimed to transfer the necessary information for students to make drawings with the 3D drawing program and to improve their drawing knowledge.
ARC 352 URBAN DESIGN II (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Explaining and discussing social, cultural and political processes in the formation of urban design concept in relation to architectural and urban planning criteria and historical background. Concept of urban design, dimensions and principles of urban design, analysis of urban design principles in a selected area.
ICM 332 PRODUCT DESIGN II (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Teaching the analysis of furniture interior space design relations in historical perspective. Be able to produce the product that is designed to provide students and also allow people to use the production process is the ultimate goal. Expected from the students in the production process, according to the structure of their design, ergonomics, cost estimation, that they consider the use of the material selection. Original approach with detailed solutions they produce thinking in the design of potential and limitations are also evaluated. Appropriate technical drawings of the project and submit their design is also required.
ARC 368 CONSERVATION IN HISTORIC SURROUNDINGS I (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To develop and develop historical environmental protection awareness. To be able to produce solutions by approaching to the living environment, within protection consciousness. To know historical environmental components and protection techniques. National and international development process on the protection of the historic area. The continuity of conservation and other areas of work that are relevant. Historical environmental protection techniques.
FOURTH YEAR/1st Semester
ARC 401 DESIGN STUDIO V (4+6+0 Kredi:7 AKTS:10)
It is in question to design complex buildings and groups of buildings that make up city squares with intense, commercial and social activities. The examination and design of the social spaces between the buildings and the elements that make up these spaces, and the multifaceted indoor and outdoor relationships come to the fore.
*PREREQUISITE:ARC 302 Design Studio IV
ARC 415 PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (3+0+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:4)
The aim is to provide knowledge about building management. Management theories and systems, project generation, building economics, programming, communication, etc. covers topics. Management principles in different fields; Psychological, social and economic issues of human should also be examined. The place of management in professional life, structuring process, distribution responsibility, marketing, management strategies and types, quality assurance or factors at different stages of development, etc. features must be taken into account.
ARC 423 IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (2+2+0 Kredi:3 AKTS:7)
The student's ability to develop analytical thinking, synthesis, evaluation, problem solving, technical and graphic expression skills in the detail-whole relationship, from the preparatory and preliminary research studies to the environmental and site plan studies, idea project, preliminary project and final project stages of the architectural design process. development and gaining design awareness to the students.
ARC 453 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY I (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
FOURTH YEAR/1st Semester ELECTIVE COURSES
* It is appropriate to take 2 Elective Courses in the 7th Semester.
ARC 497 COLOR THEORY AND APPLICATION (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To instruct the properties of the colour as an architectural design element and to give the principles of the colour design. Vision and colour perception, two and three dimansional colour systems, principles of colour mixture, relationship between the light and colour, general principles of colour composition, principles of interior and facade colour design, theoretical and practical study with Munsell Colour System, analysing colour design examples.
ARC 495 PUBLIC SPACES (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To support the projects theoretically which contain intensive environmental data with the aim of ensuring spatial quality in public space design, to support the students in mastering these subjects can be summarized as the main objectives of the course. Space, City Environment Culture, Individual, Society – Environment relationships, basic concepts and theories Physical reflections of Social Organization Human Environment / Reflections of Social Structure on Architectural Space / Environmental Image, Individual perception, Social Perception Public Space Definitions, Reflections on Physical and Architectural Space / Private – Semi Private – Semi Public and Public Space Definitions, Their impacts on the shaping the architectural Space Analyzing internal and external space, impacts on architectural design Spatial quality Public Space quality, Evaluating the quality of the environment, methods, evaluation techniques, figures that will be evaluated Public space quality as an input to architectural design.
ARC 491 CURRENT ISSUES IN SPACE DESIGN I (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To understand the history of space concept, to inform students to develop existing space designs with innovative thoughts. Investigating existing innovative planning, design issues design to give more insight to the students for the development of their design skills.
ARC 417 ACOUSTICS (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The audibility of the desired sounds in any indoor space, the examination of the designs for the absorption of unwanted sounds, the propagation of sound waves and their control methods, the building acoustics, the volume acoustics, the factors affecting the building and volume acoustics, the measurement of the sound level in the space in small, medium and large spaces and calculation, reverberation, sound propagation, absorption and reflection on interior walls, floors and ceilings, examination and design of sound absorbing and reflective panels, acoustic control of indoor samples in various functions and forms, and understanding of solution techniques and principles.
ARC 481 VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To give information about how visual communication design is used in different fields. To introduce elements constituting design, to provide knowledge and to have students make original applications. Description and application of the main elements of graphic design. Introduction of graphic design as a form of visual communication and communication language. Simplification to 2D design and transformation of concepts into symbols by means of graphic illustration.
ARC 471 ZONING LAW (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
With this course it is aimed to inform the architecture students about the development plan laws and its application in the construction industry, and to teach how to behave with the problems related to legislation during their professional life. To define the terminology related to zoning law. To teach the laws related to architecture profession. To analyse the stages of zoning plans in detail. To analyse construction inspection law and its application process.
ARC 473 URBANIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
ARC 477 OTTOMAN ARCHITECTURE OF CLASSICAL PERIOD (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To recognize the Ottoman architectural heritage and to contribute to the development of the design skills of the students by teaching their own values, reminding our existing culture and creating awareness, interior decoration and organization; and to gain the skills of analysis, examination and interpretation in the context of style, period, construction techniques and social contents at every scale. To assist the formation of a harmonious composition by recognizing the historical environment and culture silhouette of Ottoman Geography with architectural constructions of Sinan Sinan and having the knowledge about the form, style, plan and ornament of architectural constructions, giving priority to the use of the space.
ARC 485 URBAN HISTORY (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The aim of the course is to examine human and city-relationships by going down to the origins of the first cities with the task of the concept of the city. Within the scope of the course, the beginning of civilizations, the emergence of the first cities, medieval cities, European cities, Islamic cities, industrial cities, American cities and the phenomenon of urbanization in Anatolia are discussed. In this context, various housing typologies that emerged in the formation of cities are examined. It is aimed to exhibit the perspectives of 20th century Urban Utopians and Architects and their approaches that link the past and future of the city.
ARC 483 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The course systematically identifies potential "fields of study" in the profession of architecture and aims to prepare the student for the profession. The course aims to identify the "actor" and "resources" involved in the determination of basic needs, the creation, elaboration and implementation of the project in architectural practice. It is aimed that students will be able to master the project completion process by preparing application project and license project and presenting to the customer what the necessary preparations should be, what are the municipal license works, site management, installation, estimation of bill of quantities and progress payments. In this course, basic concepts such as customer relations, project management, role sharing, project supervision and process management are examined.
ARC 475 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The aim of the course is to develop innovative business idea development skills so that students, who are aimed to have the characteristics, knowledge and competencies that can establish their own business, reveal their entrepreneurial characteristics and gain the necessary equipment to develop them, especially to be able to take innovative initiatives.
FOURTH YEAR/2st Semester
ARC 402 GRADUATION PROJECT (4+6+0 Kredi:7 AKTS:15)
It includes solutions for large and complex programmed structures, taking into account their environmental effects. Squares, intersections, park arrangements, open spaces should be considered together with building analysis. The structural systems of the buildings, details and material selection are important criteria in the solutions of the projects. Students are expected to make the aforementioned solutions, to develop sensitivities towards the impact of the building on the environment, the preservation of the historical environment and natural areas.
ARC 436 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
To comprehend the principles of obtaining earthquake safe buildings through architectural design itself. Introducing the earthquake and parts of the Turkish Building Earthquake Code of 2018 and its philosophy, the concepts of regular structure and irregular structure, irregularities in plan and section planes, the performance of regular geometric forms during the earthquake, the benefits and construction details of earthquake dilatations, the reasons for the damage of structures damaged in the earthquake through examples. The subjects of this course are to have an earthquake safe structure with the support / mediation of technology and to introduce related technologies.
ARC 454 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY II (2+0+0 Kredi:2 AKTS:3)
The concept of occupational health and safety; occupational health and safety management systems; establishing occupational health and safety policies; ergonomics; sources and identification of hazards; emergency action plan; fire and explosion; accident investigation and reporting; risk analysis; personal protective equipment, occupational diseases; occupational safety.
FOURTH YEAR/2st Semester ELECTIVE COURSES
* It is appropriate to take 3 Elective Courses in the 8th Semester.
ARC 478 OTTOMAN TURKISH HOUSE SPACE PLANNING (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To build awareness that both past positions have a position against the heritage and a broad expectation horizon for the future. At the same time, to expand the critical point of view, to produce solutions to present the appropriate design according to the aesthetic criteria. The aim is to analyze housing with the designs of modern architects by acquiring information on the creation of space fiction under the name of Turkish house and modern residential architecture, flow, flexibility and privacy.
ARC 442 BALANCED ARCHITECTURE WITH CLIMATE (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To convey the necessary information to enable the student to correctly determine the climate and balanced architectural criteria in different climate regions.
ARC 428 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The aim is to rise avareness among interior architecture students about sustainability and give a knowledge background which would be beneficial to work on eco-friendly projects when they graduate. Sustainability, sustainable built environment, sustainable design criteria, craddle to gate and craddle to grave life cycle analysis, environmental product declarations, VOC emissions, indoor environmental quality, green building certificationa (LEED, BREEAM, Çedbik-Konut).
ARC 484 COMPUTER AIDED 3D MODELING (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Using 3D modeling techniques in computer environment in the planning and presentation stages of the architectural project. Creating solid models using Autocad and 3ds max programs.
ARC 494 SPACE AND PHOTO (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Examining and researching the new attitutes in architectural photography and give students a knowledge about the subject. Studies in the introduction of new architectural photography and the applications.
ARC 472 MYTHOLOGY (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
This course aims to enchange the imagination of students to develop their differences in design, taking advantage of mythological subjects and characters to solve the details of the existing design infrastructure and ensure that you have the ability to evaluate, with a different perspective. In this course, powerpoint presentation, discussion and recognize the characters with Greek Mythology-world issues with reading.
ARC 468 CONSERVATION IN HISTORIC SURROUNDINGS II (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
To develop and develop historical environmental protection awareness. To be able to produce solutions by approaching to the living environment, within protection consciousness. To know historical environmental components and protection techniques. National and international development process on the protection of the historic area. The continuity of conservation and other areas of work that are relevant. Historical environmental protection techniques.
ARC 492 CURRENT ISSUES IN SPACE DESIGN II (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Giving information for developing new innovative thinking in available interiors. Investigating existing innovative planning, design issues design to give more insight to the students for the development of their design skills.
ARC 462 UNIVERSAL DESIGN (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The main aim of this course is to provide students with; It is to convey the necessary information for the design of spaces suitable for different ergonomic, physical, psychological and social needs. In the light of Universal Design Principles, another aim of the course is to be able to understand basic information about different user groups and the problems they face (disabled, elderly, sick, child, pregnant, etc.) and to design accessible and usable spaces that appeal to everyone. Within the scope of the course, information is given about all people with different physical, perceptual, psychological and social characteristics, and information and examples are given about space designs that respond to the problems and needs of these user groups in daily life. Within the framework of the course, which focuses on accessible design for everyone, Universal Design Principles consisting of 7 items are examined through the Universal Design Principles-Space Relationship and examples suitable for these principles. In the light of this information, students are expected to analyze the examples they have chosen and bring relevant suggestions.
ARC 424 SPACE AND PLACE EXPERIENCE (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
This course draw attention to questions that humanists have posed with regard to space and place.It attempts to systematize humanistic insights, to display them in conceptual frames so that thie importance is evident to us not only as thoughtful people curious to know more about our own natre, our potential for experiencing , but also as tenants of the earth practically concerned with the design of a more human habitat. Human experience of spaces and places are explored through psycho-spatial approaches. Spatial factors which influence human perception and resultant behavior at both the individual and societal level are discussed.
ARC 496 RESTORATION (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
The aim of the course is to teach the concept of heritage value and protection of cultural assets. To understand the concept of protection; Examining various definitions within the framework of theoretical approaches, national legislation and non-governmental organizations constitute the introductory part of the course. By introducing different building types and areas, the focus is on civil architectural structures by addressing the differences in practice. Detailed analysis of traditional civil architectural structures, deterioration of structures and restoration techniques will be explained theoretically. The subject will be handled in a holistic framework by creating a discussion environment by examining the survey, restoration and restitution projects approved by the conservation regional boards. The content will be completed with technical trips and invited speakers.
ARC 400 TIME MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (3+0+0 Credit:3 ECTS:3)
Defining the role, functions, powers and responsibilities of the architect in the building production process; Introducing the Construction Management Life Cycle, Management and economy concepts, theories, tools and techniques;To provide information on economic and managerial problems for all levels of the construction industry (national, firm, project and process); To teach management and economic analysis techniques related to project and construction management;To introduce the project management information area;To gain project management skills;To inform the participants of the current problems, discussions and solutions of the project management information area.
Last updated: 26 October 2026