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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Construction Materials |
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| Course Code |
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P 128 |
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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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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. YÜKSELÜNLÜKAPLAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learn the natural materials used in the structure of the landscape.
Learn about artificial materials used in landscaping buildings
Learn how to use the materials.
Learn the usage of the materials.
Learn about the usage performance of construction materials.
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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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To learn the properties and usage of natural and artificial materials used in landscape structures, and usage performance of construction materials |
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| Course Contents |
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learning about natural and artificial materials used in the landscape structure with their theoretical and practical applications in the fields |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Studio |
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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 |
General information and definitions related to wood material.
The classification of trees as a source of wood.
Provide information on the classification and characteristics of the wood.
Narrative norms of treated wood |
Examination of shared lecture notes, Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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2 |
Natural stone, hardness, color, strength, giving information about such properties.
Introduction of the instruments used in the processing of stones.
Tion stone stone materials obtained by the introduction of labor. |
Examination of shared lecture notes,
Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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3 |
The introduction of landscape construction materials and by-products obtained from clay.
Brick, tile, tile, ceramic tile, giving information on the material and the use of space. |
Examination of shared lecture notes, Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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4 |
Aggregates:
Forms aggregates are obtained.
Classification and use of aggregates |
Examination of shared lecture notes,Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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5 |
Connector Materials:
Most used as a binder of cement, lime and gypsum preparation and utilization. |
Examination of shared lecture notes,
Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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6 |
Fees |
Examination of shared lecture notes |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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7 |
Identification of concrete, concrete types and properties.
The introduction of construction materials obtained from concrete. |
Examination of shared lecture notes |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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9 |
Metals:
The introduction of materials used in the iron and steel rebars.
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Examination of shared lecture notes,Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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10 |
Insulating materials.
introduction of heat and water-resistant materials used in the isolation of reinforcement element. |
Examination of shared lecture notes,Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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11 |
Protective Materials. |
Examination of shared lecture notes,Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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12 |
Glasses
Obtaining and classification based on the quality of the glass.
To provide information on the introduction and usage of glass mosaic material.
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Examination of shared lecture notes,Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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13 |
Pipes:
Steel, PVC, PE pipes, valves and attachments are explained. |
Examination of shared lecture notes |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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14 |
Floor coating materials |
Examination of shared lecture notes,Finding and learning related materials in place. |
Oral presantations and discussion supported by multi media |
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15 |
Practice exam |
Working and getting to know all the topics in the application materials, prepare for the exam. |
Practice exam |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparation of all the topics in the exam by working. |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Uzun, G., 2000. Yapı Materyalleri. Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Genel Yayı No: 148, Ders Kitapları Yayın No: A – 49, Çukurova Üniversitesi Z. F. Ofset Atölyesi, Adana.
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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 |
40 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
10 |
60 |
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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 |
• Acquiring and perceiving the required information regarding the fundamental principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture. Perceiving the landscape as the original or artificial elements of natural system and these resources in a sustainable planning approach while meeting human needs. Acquiring the knowledge and competency of reflecting the philosophy, item, principles and tools of Landscape Design in detailed landscape design process. |
0 |
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2 |
• Acquring the knowledge regarding nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic items, by receiving this knowledge getting the ability to reflect these in landscapes design, protection, treatment and management studies. Acquring knowledge in the field of landscape desing, landscape treatment, landscape protection and the development of landscapes by comprehending the knowledge for details of the plant material which is the one of fundamental elements of landscape architecture in a systematic classification. |
0 |
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3 |
• Acquring information about landscape work in humanities and social fields related to research philosophy and techniques. |
0 |
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4 |
• Analysing a system, one of system components or process and ability to desing the requested requirements under limited circumstances; accordingly the ability to implement modern design methods. |
0 |
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5 |
• Ability to select and use the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice; the ability to use information technologies effectively, gathering data, analyse and interpellation |
0 |
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6 |
• Gaining the ability to evaluate and resolve several landscape items through research and critical interpretation of alternative considerations. |
0 |
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7 |
• Gaining the visual, verbal and written ability to improve and explain the ideas of Landscape Architecture by utilizing the contemporary communication methods. |
4 |
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8 |
• Competence to work independently and taking on responsibility: Ability to work effectively as an individual and multi-disciplinary teams, confidence to take responsibility |
0 |
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9 |
• Understanding the required physical biological indicators for the identification and classification of landscapes, having the ability to use them. Acquiring the competence in offering the desing and plan alternatives. |
0 |
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10 |
• Defining the financial and legal fundamental terms and principle |
0 |
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11 |
• Having the infrastructure capacity regarding the fundamental principles, process and tools of Landscape Architecture; utilize the theoretical and practical knowledge in this field in conjunction with the professional field solutions. |
5 |
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12 |
• Perceiving the landscape as the original or artificial elements of natural system and utilizing these resources in a sustainable planning approach while meeting human needs. |
0 |
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13 |
• Reflecting the philosophy, item, principles and tools of Landscape Design in detailed landscape design process, using knowledge and competence as well. Gaining essential basis to be capable to reflect knowledge into the areas regarding nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic items in landscapes design, protection, maintenance and management studies. |
5 |
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14 |
• Utilizing the accumulation of knowledge in the field of landscape desing, landscape treatment, landscape protection and the development of landscape comprehending the knowledge within systematic classification regarding plant materail which is one of the fundamental elements of landscape architecture. |
0 |
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15 |
• The ability of detecting, defining, formulating and resolving the engineering problems; the selection and application of appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques. Know and comprehend of the functions of landscape ecology and principles and practics of ecological planning/ desingning and in landscape architecture implements. |
0 |
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16 |
• Utilizing the information related to research philosophy and techniques gained in humanities and social fields regarding landscape work. |
0 |
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17 |
• Know and comprehend the functions of landscape ecology and principles and practics of ecological planning/ desingning and in landscape architecture implementations. |
0 |
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18 |
Ability to access information and resources to do research and use databases and other information resources and lifelong learning with the awareness of the need to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal ability. |
0 |
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19 |
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Turkish and know at least one foreign language. |
0 |
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20 |
Project management with professional and ethical responsibility, workplace practices, employee health services, awareness of business environment and job security, legal implications of engineering applications and practices of engineering solutions in the global and societal context, the effects of entrepreneurship and innovation, and inform about the issues and problems of today. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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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 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
10 |
2 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 93 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.72 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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