Architecture (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ARCH0004
Course Name: Architectural Excursions
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EMRE GÜNDOĞDU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EMRE GÜNDOĞDU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The course aims to examine and discuss the architectural traces of infrastructure, upper structures and settlements of Istanbul with a geographical perspective that includes history, culture and economy.
Course Content: This course is organized to introduce the built environment of Istanbul, within a geographical perspective supported site trips and readings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1) Ability to develop relationship between geography and built environment
2) 2) Ability to understand historical, cultural and economic factors affecting built environment in relationship to geography

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) A Short History of Istanbul
3) Paşabahçe Glass Fabric and Neighbourhood - Beykoz Glass Museum
4) Kuzguncuk Garden and Gardens of Istanbul - Northern Forests of Istanbul
5) Küçüksu and Beykoz Meadow - Fires of Istanbul
6) Perşembe Pazarı and Perpa, History Today and Future
7) Midterm Exam
8) Factories at Haliç
9) Haydarpaşa Train Station and Ancient Ruins - Ferry Piers of Istanbul (Kadıköy, Beşiktaş, Bostancı and others)
10) Dams of Istanbul (Bends and Modern Dams)
11) Fountains of Istanbul - Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanical Park
12) Creeks of Istanbul
13) Çamlıca: History and Today
14) Final Homework

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dünden Bugüne İstanbul Ansiklopedisi - Tarih Vakfı
Arkeolojik Gezi Rehberi - Yeraltındaki İstanbul - Kerim Altuğ
İstanbul Mimarlık Rehberi - Afife Batur
Becoming Istanbul - Pelin Derviş, Bülent Tanju, Uğur Tanyeli
İstanbul Gezi Rehberi - Murat Belge
Boğaziçi'nde Bir Gezinti - Dionysios Byzantios
16. Yüzyılda İstanbul Kent- Saray - Metin And
References: Akdeniz - Fernand Braudel
Uzun Sürmüş Bir Günün Akşamı - Bilge Karasu
Puslu Kıtalar Atlası - İhsan Oktay Anar
Suskunlar - İhsan Oktay Anar
Kara Kitap - Orhan Pamuk
İstanbul Anıları 1897-1940 - Hagop Mıntzuri

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

2

Program Outcomes
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. 3 3
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles. 3 3
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects. 3 3
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action. 3 3
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices. 2 2
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues. 3 3
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member. 1 2
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture. 2 2
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning. 2 2
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights. 3 3
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language. 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. 3
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles. 3
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects. 2
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action. 3
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements. 2
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues. 2
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture. 3
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning. 3
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights. 3
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 20
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 20
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 0 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 24 1 25
Midterms 1 10 1 11
Final 1 10 1 11
Total Workload 75