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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ARCH0006

Course Name:

Building Physics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Öğr. Gör. MEHMET SARPER TAKKECİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Hasan Tunay Cengiz

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of specialization on building physics is to help the student gain the skills and knowledge about creating the architectural environment which meets visuals, auditory and thermal comfort requirements regarding the physical environment factors (light, color, heat, sound etc.).
Course Content:	Information will be given to control the components of physical environment indoors: 1) Use of solar radiation and energy; heat and humidity 2) Noise, sound and components of sound in building acoustics 3) Quantity and quality of light. Residential lighting examples will also be given.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognizing the components of the physical environmental and establishing a relationship with comfort conditions of architectural spaces

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of physical environment and explanation of its components; the relationship between physical environment elements and sense organs regarding humans’ perception of their environment.
2)	Introduction to lighting; radiation and light. Quantity of light; light level and its requirement.
3)	Quality of light (color temperature; color rendering; directional structure of light flux and quality of shadows; uniformity of illuminance)
4)	General rules and examples of lighting techniques.
5)	Residential lighting (bedroom, living room, bathroom - mirror front, kitchen, children’s room, stairs, and corridors)
6)	Introduction to solar control topics. Heat and temperature. Types of heat transfer. Humidity, relation between relative humidity and heat. Basic principles in heat and humidity control.
7)	Midterm Period
8)	Active and passive methods of utilization of solar energy. Solar panels, photovoltaic collectors.
9)	Study of the effects of sunlight on building envelope and indoors. Control and utilization of sunlight; protection from sunlight.
10)	Introduction to building acoustics. Sound and its components. Definition of noise. Basic principles in noise control.
11)	Calculation of sound pressure level. Birth of sound and its propagation in 1, 2 and 3 dimensional environments.
12)	Sound absorption and transmission.
13)	Steps of sound insulation in building envelope.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	S. Szokolay, Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design. Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2008, ISBN: 9780750687041.
References:	S. Szokolay, Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design. Elsevier/Architectural Press, 2008, ISBN: 9780750687041.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1
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.
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.
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.	2
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.
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.
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.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.	2
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.
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.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.	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.
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.
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.	2
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.
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.
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.
11)	Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.	2
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.
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.
15)	Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Final	1	2
Total Workload		75