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  Course Description
Course Name : Contemporary structural system design

Course Code : MIM335

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YEĞİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to explain and evaluate the concepts of architecture with the help of the relationships between people, function and form.
On his/her own, produces a piece of art that represents intellectual and ethical skills on a creative and mastership level, interprets and criticizes his/her own solutions and synthesis.
Identifies and expresses standards and principles about production, usage and application of building materials, structural elements and components of the production.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Gaining the ability to analyze, identify, design and evaluate modern carrying systems

Course Contents : System definition and classification of the structures, requirements for modern carrier systems, superficial stuructures´ definition, importance and classification, plane surface structures, surface curvature structures, the definition of the space lattice structures, the importance of the components of the system, the principles of the formation of the space lattice structures, space frame structures, types of ambitions principles, the definition and examples of tensile structures, rare items (cover), utility items, classification, formation of vine-tension structure, blow molding (pneumatic) systems´ definition and importance, blow molding elements of structure, classification, application forms and principles of operation, many storey building grid systems, and examine examples of the most versatile and interrogations, final exam will be explored.

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 System Definition and Classification of Structures Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
2 Need for Contemporary Structural Systems Source reading Lecture
3 Surface Structure Definition and Classification Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
4 Plane Surface Structures Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
5 Curvature of Surface Structures Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
6 Space Frame Structure Definition, Importance, System Creator Items Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
7 Space Frame Structure Formation Principles / mid-term exam Source reading Lecture- exam
8 Types of Space Truss Structure, Basic Principles, Examples Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
9 Hanging Tension Structure Definition, Principal Items (Cover), Utility Items, Classification Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
10 The Formations Tensile Structure Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
11 Blow (pneumatic) Systems Definition, Importance, Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
12 Items Blow Structure, Classification, and Operation of the Application Forms. Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
13 Multi-Storey Building Structural Systems. Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
14 Versatile and examine examples and queries Source reading Lecture-model and drawing
15 Final exam Exam


  Required Course Resources
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  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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. 4
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. 0
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. 0
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. 5
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. 0
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. 5
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 5
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. 4
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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 94
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76
ECTS Credit: 4