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  Course Description
Course Name : Construction Design

Course Code : MIM465

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 8

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ERKİN ERTEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Designs construction of all construction elements.
Designs structure of building
Draws plans, sections, elevations and details of architectural application project of basis, floor, stair, roof and system section within the appropriate tecniques in different scales

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To design construction of building, to design and detial all kinds of construciton elements, to draw application project and its details within the appropriate techniques.

Course Contents : Making structural analysis and determeining conveyor system of choosen building, drawing of plans, sections and elevation in 1/50 scale, investigating of foundation systems, designing of floor formwork plans of concrete buildings and designing floor plans of steel or wood buildings, designing of stairs and preparing of their sections and elevations and all details in 1/20 scale, detailing roof plans and sections, designing of wet areas, preparing of install plans, detailing of shredding in special situations, renovating of all drawn details with applicationproject in 1/50 scale, preparing a layout plan

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Studio


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Choosing a building Investigating several buildings. Discussion, Brainstorming
2 Drawing the chosen building in 1/50 scale Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
3 Construction analysis of the chosen building Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
4 Design of foundation plan Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
5 Design of floor formwork Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
6 Drawing of floor formwork Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
7 Quiz Delivering all studies and all technical drawings during the period of studies Studying of lecture notes and studies conducted within the period
8 Roof construction plan Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
9 Roof details Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
10 Designing of stairs and drawings of its plans and sections Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
11 Drawing of stair details Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
12 Designing of wet areas and their details Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
13 Redraw of application project according to studies done through the year Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
14 Redraw of application project according to studies done through the year Investigating technical drawings and technical rules related with topic. Discussion, Brainstorming, Studio studies
15 Final Exam Delivering all studies and all technical drawings during the period of studies Studying of lecture notes and studies conducted within the period


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Mimarlıkta Yapı-Yapım, Prof. Dr. Erkin Erten, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2012
Required Course Material(s)  National and international periodics


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 3
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. 4
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. 3
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 1
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.). 5
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 3
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 5
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. 2
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 4
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 5
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 4
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. 4
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 3
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. 1
* 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 8 112
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 209
Total Workload / 25 (h): 8.36
ECTS Credit: 8