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  Course Description
Course Name : Structural Systems and Building Techniques in Antiquity

Course Code : MM-551

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies ancient buildings, construction techniques and materials
Uses construction and material knowledge in relief-restoration-reconstruction-renovation etc fields
Analyzes ancient buildings with the scope of construction technique and materials
Defines the causes of damages which occur in historical buildings

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MM-539 Forms of Humidity in the Buildings

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Educates about construction techniques from the most earliest times to recent periods,materials which are used for, processing and obtaining techniques of these materials. Introduces materials which are used for and construction techniques related to infrastructure systems and bridges, water coves, gangways, infrastructure system and buildings in antique periods.

Course Contents : Overview to ancient buildings, materials which are used for and their obtaining methods. Stone walls and their types, stone rocessing and woven techniques. Using stones in walls and basis in civil and social buildings. Using stone in bridges and their basic construction techniques.Techniques of constructing walls with earthenware. Techniques of constructing coves and their historical development. Constructing coves with stone and earthenware in buildings. Constructing coves in bridges and water constructions. Techniques of constructing cupola with stone, earthenware and other materials. Using wood in antique buildings. Soil mixture and plastering which are used in antiques. Contrivances which are developed for building practice and construction in antique period, pickup-convey vehicles, machines.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Overview to ancient buildings and types of ancient buildings Studying related books Expression and discussion
2 Materials which are used in ancient period and their obtaining methods Studying related books Expression and discussion
3 Stone walls, techniques of stone processing, weaving, historical development, and their types Studying related books Expression and discussion
4 Using of stone walls in civil buildings Studying related books Expression and discussion
5 Using stones in walls and basis of social buildings Studying related books Expression and discussion
6 Using stones in bridges and basic construction techniques Studying related books Expression and discussion
7 Techniques of constructing walls with earthenware Studying related books Expression and discussion
8 Techniques of constructing cove and its historical development Studying related books Expression and discussion
9 Construction of earthenware and stone cove in buildings Studying related books Expression and discussion
10 Quiz Studying related books and lecture notes Written examination
11 Techniques of constructing stone coves in bridges and water constructions Studying related books Expression and discussion
12 Techniques of constructing cupola with stone, earthenware and other materials Studying related books Expression and discussion
13 Usage of wood in antique buildings Studying related books Expression and discussion
14 Soil mixture and plastering which are used for antique period buildings and their historical development Studying related books Expression and discussion
15 Equipments, machinery, pickup-convey machines which are developed for building construction and applications in antique period Studying related books Expression and discussion
16/17 Final exam Studying related books and lecture notes Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  NEUMANN R., Architektur Kleinasiens, vor Ihren Anfaengen bis zum Ende der Hetitischen Zeit, 2., erweiterte Auflage, Deutsches Archaeologisches Institut, Verlag Enst Wasmuth, Tübingen, 1971
 RAMSAY W.M., The Historical Geography of Asia Minor, Adolf M. Hakkert - Publsher, Amsterdam,1962
 GINOUVES R., Dictionnaire Méthodique De L´Architecture Grecque Et Romaine, Tome I., Tome II., Ecole Française D´Athens, Ecole Française De Rome, Roma, 1985
 KURRER, K-E., Zur Entwicklungsgeschichte Der Gewölbetheorien von Leonardo da Vinci ins 20. Jahrhundert, Architectura, Zeitschrift für Geschichte der Baukunst - Jurnal of the History of Architecture, Deutscher Kunstverlag München, Berlin, 1977
 FRENCH D., Roman Roads and Milstones of Asia Minor, Fase 1: The Pilgrim´s Road - Roma Çağında Küçük Asya´daki Yollar ve Mil Taşları, British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara, Monograf No: 3., Bar International Series 105, 1981
 FRENCH D., Roman Roads and Milestones of Asia Minör, Fase 2. An Interim Catoloque of Milestones Part 1., Küçük Asya´daki Roma Yolalrı ve Miltaşları, Fasikül 2: Miltaşı Ara Kataloğu, 1. Bölüm, British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara, Monograf Nı:9. Bar International Series 392, 1988
 ADAM J-P., La Construction Romaine - Materiaux et Techniques, Grand Manuels Picard, Paris
 O´ CONNOR C., Roman Bridges, Cambridge University Press
 KEIL J., WILHELM A., Monumenta Asiae Minors Antiqua Vol. III., Denkmaeler Aus Dem Rauhen Kilikien, The Manchester University Press, 1993
 STARK F., Alexander´s Path From Caria To Cilicia, John Murray-Albemarle Street , London, 1958
 MÜLLER W., Griechischen Bauwesen In Der Antike, Verlag C.H. Beck, München, 1988
 GAZZOLA P., Ponti Romani - Volume II., Leo S. Olschki. Editore, Firenze, MCMLXIII - 1963
 GABRIEL A., Voyages Archéologiques Dans la Turquie Oriantale, I Texte, Institut Français D´archéologie de Stamboul, Paris E. De Boccard, 1940
 GALLIAZZO V., I Ponti Romani I., Copyright Edizioni Canova, 1994
 GALLIAZZO V., I Ponti Romani II., Catalogo Generale, Copyright Edizioni Canova, 1994
 CASADO C. F., Historia del Puente en Espana - Puentes Romanos, Canales y Puetros, 1980
 GROTHE H., Auf Türkischer Erde, Algemeiner Verein für Deutsche Literatür, Berlin, 1903
 SINOS S., Alte Steinbrücken auf Zypern, Architectura, Zeitschrift für Geschichte der Baukunst - Jurnal of the History of Architecture, Deutscher Kunstverlag, München, Berlin, 1982
 HUMANN K., PUCHSTIN O., Reisen in Kleinasien und Nordsyrien, Verlag von Dietrich Reimer, Berlin, 1890
 LANCKORONSKI K. G., Staedte Pamphyliens und Pisidiens, I. Band Pamphylien, F.Tempsky Prag, Wien, G.Freytag, Leipzig , 1890
 LANCKONORSKY K. G., Staedte Pamphyliens und Pisidiens, II. Band Pisidien, F. Tempsky Prag, Wien, G. Freytag Lepzig, 1892
 EGLE V. J., Praktische Baustil - und Bauformenlehre, 1. Band, Verlag von Konrad Witte, Stuttgart
 ORLANDOS A., Les Matériaux de Construction - Et La Technique Architecturale Des Anciens Grecs, Editions E. De Boccard, Paris, I. Bölüm 1966, II. Bölüm 1968
 CHOUQUER G., FAVORY F., Arheologie Aujourd´hui Les Arpenteurs Romans - Théorie et Pratique, éditions arrance, Paris, 1992
 OBDERBECKE A., WITTENBECHER H., Der Steinmetz, Reprint-Verlag, Leipzig, 1912
 CHOISY A., L´art De Batır Chez Les Romains, Librairie Générale De L´Architecture Et Des Travaux Publics Ducher Et C´e, Editeurs, Rue Des Ecoles 51 1976
 HODGE A. T., The Woodwork Of Greek Roofs, Cambridge At The University Press, 1960
 SCHINKEL K. F., Architektoınische Lehrbuch, Deutscher Kunstverlag, München-Berlin, 1979
 BAŞGELEN H., Çağlar Boyunca Anadolu´da Duvar, Nezih Başgelen- Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul, 1993
 OBDERBECKE A., Der Mauer, Verlag von Bernh. Friedr. Voigt. Leipzig, 1910
 MUTAFIAN C., La Cilicie Au Carrefour Des Empires, Tome I., Société D´edition "Les Belles Lettres", Paris, 1988
 MUTAFIAN C., La Cilicie Au Carrefour Des Empires, Tome I., Société D´edition "Les Belles Lettres", Paris, 1988
 HESS F., Konstruktion und Form im Bauen, Julius Hoffmann Verlag, Stuttgart, 1942
Required Course Material(s)  BRIGLEB J., Die Vorromischen Steinbrücken Des Alterturms, Techikgeschichte In Einzeldarstellungen, NR. 14., Verein Deutcsher Ingenieur VDI-Verlag GMBH Düsseldorf, 1971
 Architettura di Andrea Palladio Vicentino M.DCC.XLIII
 Drawings of VITRIVIUS


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 Produces comprehensive projects related to the field: produces a comprehensive project using acquired knowledge, understanding and the skills [with an inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, beyond disciplines approach] demonstrating the capacity of making decisions on different scales of design / planning. 2
2 On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, has advanced level of knowledge and understanding that is needed for original studies in the fields of architecture, planning, and design. 1
3 Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. 4
4 Gains skills for necessary specialized problem-solving skills to develop new knowledge and methods related to the field of research and to integrate knowledge from different fields. 3
5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 5
6 Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. 5
7 Has the critical awareness about problems concerning the nature of knowledge, sources, production of knowledge and testing related to the fields of Architecture / Planning / design and other related areas. 1
8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 3
9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 1
10 Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. 1
11 Contributes to the professional knowledge and practice of the teams that work in academic environment or application field and/or takes responsibility to review strategic performance. 1
12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 1
13 Shares clearly and systematically the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a study and the basis of the knowledge and rationale of the findings with experts and non-experts. 2
14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 0
15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 1
16 Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. 2
17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 2
18 Conducts an academic study in a critical and systematic way, carries out academic dialogue for critical and categorical results, presents and publishes papers in national and international environments. 1
19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 2
20 Integrates and handles complex situations, produces decisions with incomplete or limited information, being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that may arise from the implementation of the decisions and the acquired knowledge, 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 12 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 156
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24
ECTS Credit: 6