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  Course Description
Course Name : Physical Environmental Control 1

Course Code : MIM286

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.Dr. SERPİL ÇERÇİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the concept and importance of climate-balanced structure and environment
Depending on the climate (bioclimatic factors), plans the layout of the building
Considers active and passive measures for climatic comfort of structure
Recognizes the traditional, natural and modern insulation materials
Becomes conscious of standards and regulations on the control of building and environment
Knows and solves the problems of interior heat, air, moisture, fire, and so on.  
Considers, protecting the building covering against heat, water, sun, wind, and so on.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Acquires the basic knowledge and skill that optimizes the energy saving precautions that will provide environmental comfort by controlling climatic data, minimum artificial environmental properties such as building covering.

Course Contents : Explaining the concept, purpose, significance so on., about topics of environmental control (sun, wind, moisture, heat, fire so on. ). Problem determination, examine on sample projects, preparation of projects and building elements design solutions. Giving research study on the subject.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, research laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Physical Environment Control The concept and importance of climate-balanced structure and environment Researching of literature on the subject Lectures with experiments
2 Climatic elements and design criteria Researching of literature on the subject Experimental and lecturesLectures with experiments
3 Moisture / water issues and the importance of insulation Researching of literature on the subject Lectures with experiments
4 Moisture insulation methods and materials Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments
5 Green roof and other detail solutions Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
6 Condensation problems and control Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
7 Passive air conditioning and building covering Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
8 Heat control and insulation, material standards Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
9 Heat bridge and detail solutions Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
10 Benefit-protection from solar energy Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
11 Shading elements Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
12 Mid-term exam - homework presentations Exam and presentation Exam - Presentation, lecture and discussion
13 Wind control, utilization and protection Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
14 Fire problems and control Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
15 General sampling on the subject Reading and surveying on the subject Lectures with experiments and examples of materials and details, discussion
16/17 Final - seminar Reading and surveying on the subject Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  "Building Physics and Materials"., Murat Eric, Literature Publishing. İstanbul (2002)
 "Building Physics,(heat, air and moisture)", Hugo Hens (2007)
Required Course Material(s)  On Building Physics (ISO, TS 825, and so on.) Some Standard Fascicles (small books)
 Building Physics Subjects 1 and II YUF
 Articles in Building Physics, Civil Engineering Database
 Physical Environment Control Unit, ITU


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 5
2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 0
3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 5
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
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
6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 5
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 5
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.). 3
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 4
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 3
11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 3
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
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 3
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 3
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 3
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 4
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 2
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 2
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. 3
* 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) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2