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  Course Description
Course Name : Environmental Control- Acoustics

Course Code : ICM210

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. F.YEŞİM GÜRANİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic concepts of acoustics.
Executes the acoustic design according to space function.
Realizes the importance of the negative effects of noise on humans.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach audio-sound structure-properties: wavelength, frequency, volume-sound pressure: the spread of the sound produced during indoor events: reflection, ingestion, distribution, reverberation and resonance concepts of space and acoustics, noise, and sound absorbers: porous materials, panel absorbers, resonators: variable dampers, volume attentuation of these concepts.

Course Contents : Audio-sound structure-properties, Noise control and sound absorbers, students presentations

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Interior Design Studio 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Objectives of the course, scope, giving information about the Evaluation Methods. standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
2 the definition of the concept of sound, wave , noise. standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
3 hearing, threshold of hearing, perceptions on the sense of hearing, multichannel hearing (sense of direction, distance and dimension) standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
4 The movement of sound in space-absorption, reflection - transmission. standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
5 definition of Reverberation and its control in space standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
6 definition of Resonance and its control in space standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
7 effects of background noise, effects of the intensity and frequency of the background noise, constant white noise, intermittent white noise. standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
8 Midterm exam evaluation Evaluation
9 basic concepts of acoustics, their relation with volume, the effect of space on acoustics, principles of acoustics in design. standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
10 architectural acoustics standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
11 interior design acoustics standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
12 interior design acoustics standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
13 acoustic insulation materials standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
14 acoustic insulation materials standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
15 acoustic insulation materials standard classroom technologies, internet databases lectures, discussion, homework
16/17 Final exam evaluation Evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Egan, David. “Concept in Architectural Lighting” 1983, NewYork.
 Reid, Esmond. “Understanding Building a Multidisciplinary Approach”.
 Pritchard, David Cristopher. “Lighting”, 1999, Longman.
 Myerson, Jeremy. King, Laurence. “Internatioanl Lighting Design” 1996.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 4
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 4
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 5
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 5
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 2
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 0
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 0
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 4
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 5
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 1
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 4
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 4
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 5
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 3
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 4
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 1
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 2
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 1
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 2 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 52
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.08
ECTS Credit: 2