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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction To Urban Design |
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| Course Code |
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MIM256 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the concept of and components of the environment
Defines environmental factors considered for design .
Defines the concept of urban space.
Explains the emergence of human behavior in the built environment.
Explains the relationship between the building and the urban environment. Classifies urban outdoor space.
Queries and defines the relationship between the human-environment-behavior in sample built-up areas.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Explaining the concept and components of the environment. Identification of relationship between environment and human-behavior in a structured environment. |
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| Course Contents |
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Environment, human behavior, culture, components of the environment, human behavior and environment, environmental psychology, introduction to urban design, evaluation of environmental factors in design, models and approaches. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Clasroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The concept of the lesson |
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Lectures, presentations |
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2 |
Defining the concept of the environment |
Research on the environment concept |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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3 |
Defining the components of the environment |
Research on the components of the environment |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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4 |
Levels of the environment that human interacts with |
Research on the environmental levels |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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The emergence of human behavior in the built environment |
Research on human behavior |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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6 |
The emergence of human behavior in the built environment |
Research about the relationship between the environment and human behavior |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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7 |
Midterm exam |
Research on environmental factors that affect design |
Written exam |
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8 |
Evaluation of environmental factors in design, models and approaches |
Review of the topics |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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9 |
The concept of space, levels and concept of urban space |
Research on space concept |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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10 |
The concept of space, levels and concept of urban space |
Research on urban space concept |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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11 |
Midterm exam |
Review of the topics |
Written exam |
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12 |
Characteristics of urban outdoor space |
Research on characteristics of urban outdoor space |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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13 |
Building and urban environment relationship |
Research on the urban environment |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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14 |
Analysis of the relationship between human-environment and behavior |
Research on the relationship between human-environment and behavior relationship |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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15 |
Analysis of the relationship between human-environment and behavior |
Research on the relationship between human-environment and behavior relationship |
Lectures, presentations, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Review of the topics |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Altman I, Werner C., 1985, Human Behavior and Environment, Advances in Theory and Research, Vol. 8, Home Environments, Plenum Press
Annonymous, 1977, Architecture and Social Behavior, Lawrence Erlbaum Asscociated, New York
Ashihara Y., 1970, Exterior Design in Architecture, New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold
Çakın Ş., 1981, Mimari Tasarımın İnsan ve Toplum Bilimsel Temelleri, İTÜ Mim. Müh. Fakültesi
Çakın Ş., 1990, Mimari Tasarım, İnsan ve Çevre, Özal Matbaası, İstanbul
Gehl J., 1987, Life between Buildings: Using Public Space, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
Gür Ş.Ö., 1996, Mekan Örgütlenmesi, Gür Yayıncılık, Trabzon
Lynch K., 1960, The Image of The City, The MIT Press
Markus T.A., 1972, Building Performance, John Wiley and Sons
Norberg Schulz C., 1971, Existence, Space & Architecture
Porteous D., 1977, Environment and Behavior: Planning Everyday Urban Life, Addison Wesley Pub. Co.
Zube E., Moore G.T., 1987, Advances in Environment Bahevior and Design, Vol. 1, Plenum Press
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
2 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
10 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. |
1 |
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2 |
Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. |
0 |
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3 |
Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. |
5 |
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4 |
Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. |
4 |
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5 |
Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. |
0 |
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6 |
Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. |
3 |
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7 |
Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. |
3 |
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8 |
Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). |
1 |
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9 |
Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. |
1 |
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10 |
Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. |
0 |
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11 |
Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. |
0 |
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12 |
Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. |
3 |
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13 |
Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. |
5 |
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14 |
Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. |
5 |
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15 |
Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. |
0 |
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16 |
Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. |
1 |
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17 |
Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. |
2 |
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18 |
Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. |
5 |
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19 |
Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
10 |
2 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 71 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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