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Course Description Course Name : Barrier Free Design in Architecture Course Code : MIM309 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Acquires Barrier-Free Design consciousness. Obtains awareness about disability. Make design for individuals with disabilities. Arranges a space to use for persons with disabilities. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Create awareness of the phenomenon of disability-oriented design. Course Contents : The concept of disability, designs for disabled people, barrier-free design, universal design, standards and regulations, barrier-free design examples in different levels of space and design fields 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 Giving Programme and Course Content Lectures, presentations, discussion 2 History of the Disabled-Oriented Design and its origins General research on Disabled-Oriented Design Lectures, presentations, discussion 3 The Concept of Disability, Disability Levels, Urban Life Problems Faced by Persons with Disabilities Research on The Concept of Disability, Disability Levels, Problems Faced by Persons with Disabilities Lectures, presentations, discussion 4 Disability and Accessibility: Standards, Regulations and Guidelines Research on Disability and Accessibility Lectures, presentations, discussion 5 The Design Approaches to Disability and Accessibility: Barrier-Free Design, Disabled Friendly Design, Universal Design Research on Design Approaches to Disability and Accessibility Lectures, presentations, discussion 6 Midterm Exam Review of the topics Written exam 7 Dimensional and spatial requirements of the individual according to their level of disability Research on Dimensional and spatial requirements Lectures, presentations, discussion 8 Barrier-Free Design in Circulation Areas Research on Design of Circulation Areas Lectures, presentations, discussion 9 Barrier-Free Design in Private Spaces Research on Design of Private Spaces Lectures, presentations, discussion 10 Barrier-Free Design in Public Spaces Research on Design of Public Spaces Lectures, presentations, discussion 11 Midterm Exam Review of the topics Written exam 12 Barrier-Free Design Examples Research on Barrier-Free Design Examples Lectures, presentations, discussion 13 Barrier-Free Design Examples in Turkey Research on Barrier-Free Design Examples in Turkey Lectures, presentations, discussion 14 Barrier-Free Design Examples in the World Research on Barrier-Free Design Examples in the World Lectures, presentations, discussion 15 General evaluation of the Course Lectures, presentations, discussion 16/17 Final Exam Review of the topics Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ANDAÇ, G. (1997); Ulaşılabilirlikte Boyutsal Kriterler, Yapı Dünyası, Ankara.  HAYASHI, R.; OKUHIRA, M. (2001); The Disability Rights Movement in Japan: past, present and future, Disability & Society, Vol. 16, No. 6, sf: 855–869  IMRIE, R., HALL, P. (2001); Inclusive Design: Designing and Developing Accessible Environment, Spon Ltd., London  Taşkın L. (20011)obstetrics and gynecologic nursing. Sistem Ofset Matbaacılık, Ankara.  MARCUS , C.C.; FRANCIS, C. (1990); People Places Design Guidelines For Open Space, Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY.  OĞUZ, D., (2001); Yaşlılık ve Kentsel Yeşil Alan Tasarımı, 1. Ulusal Yaşlılık Kongresi, Ankara.  SÜRMEN, Ş. (1995); Özürlü ve Yaşlılarla İlgili Mimari Ölçüler, Standartlar ve Uygulamalar. İTÜ Çevre ve Şehircilik Uygulama Araştırma Merkezi, İstanbul. UBAK 10. Ulaştırma Şurası Erişilebilirlik Alt Komisyon Raporu (2010)  BINS ELY, V.H.M. (2000); Towards Universal Design of Public Areas in Developing Countries, Designing for the 21st Century: An International Conference on Universal Design, AEC. Required Course Material(s)  URL: Desıgn Manual - Barrier Free Access 2008, http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/code/e_bfa2008.htm  URL: Herkes İçin Ulaşılabilirliğin İyileştirilmesi, Örnek uygulama rehberi, TC Başbakanlık Özürlüler İdaresi Başkanlığı, http://browse.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/pdfs/browseit/750610VE.PDF  URL: Yerel Yönetimler İçin Özürlülere Yönelik Fiziki Ve Mimari Düzenleme Klavuzu, http://www.ozida.gov.tr/guncel/yerelrehber.htm İlgili Standart ve Yönetmelikler   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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 1 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. 3 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. 2 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. 0 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.). 0 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. 0 11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 0 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. 1 13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 5 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. 0 16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 0 17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 0 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. 0 * 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 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 54 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.16 ECTS Credit: 2