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Course Description Course Name : Biology of Building Course Code : MM-557 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SERPİL ÇERÇİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Contributes to improve awareness of healthy building for existing and new buildings which will be designed Takes appropriate measures against the harmful effects that may emerge during construction and use of building chemicals Produces solutions against insufficient ventilation fungi and mold disturbing the quality of indoor air Takes care of the sustainability with natural solutions to reduce electromagnetic fields Creates the future structure with samples of healthy building of today and traditional building understanding Follows developments in the world with current knowledge and researches with more awareness. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The importance of the interaction of the interior and human health presents the principles of obtaining biological or healthy buildings. Students gain knowledge about saving energy and promoting sustainable environment with natural solutions that may be the solution to the problems and create a vision for the 21st century building quality. Course Contents : Basic concepts of building biology. General properties of biological materials. Producing solutions for factors which disturb the quality of indoor air, effects which may emerge with building chemicals, reducing the effect of electromagnetic fields. Creating the (future structure) samples of healthy building of today with traditional building understanding. 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 Introduction and general scope of structure and structural biology Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation 2 The importance of human health and environmental quality Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 3 Introducing Irrepressible pollutants that cause many health problems such as asthma, hearing, growth, intelligence etc. Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 4 Natural measures against environmental risk issues and indoor pollutants Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 5 Problems and measures about moisture and mildew etc. at schools, hospitals etc. Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 6 Selecting suitable building construction technology and materials appropriate for building quality of 21st century Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 7 Measures against chemical sensitivities and electrical, magnetic etc. areas Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 8 Mid-term exam and summary of topics Reading and resarching on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 9 Providing the livability about indoor air quality of the building Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 10 Standards of caring existing buildings and improvement Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 11 Examples of biological structure in the world ; related laws and regulations Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 12 Presentation and discussion of research papers Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 13 Presentation and discussion of research papers Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 14 Presentation and discussion of research papers Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 15 Presentation and discussion of research papers Information about preparation of the final report Reading and sample survey on the subject Lecture, Presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Reading and resarching on the subject Written exam and submission   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Çerçi S., Compiled Course notes Building Biology, Indoor Environment, Checklist, Edition, July 2005 Seminar Syllabus: IBE 213, Natural Healthy Buıldıng & Remodelıng Practıces, Austin, Texas, 4 March 2011 Building Biology and Ecology Instıtute : BBE -National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Project Operations & Maintenance Committee, 26 May2005 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 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. 3 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. 2 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. 4 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. 4 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. 3 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 4 9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 2 10 Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. 4 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. 3 12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 3 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. 4 14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 3 15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 2 16 Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. 3 17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 3 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. 5 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, 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6