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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI110
Course Name: Sustainable Development
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University 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. PINAR ÖZUYAR
Course Lecturer(s): Pınar Özuyar
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Regardless of their field of study, it is aimed that students will be endorsed with a basic understanding of sustainable development aiming to keep in mind this understanding thorughout their programs.
Course Content: This course deals with the concept of Sustainable development, which is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services based upon which the economy and society depend. Sustainable development differs from the notion of sustainability by adding in the ‘future’ factor. Although sustainable development is a huge topic with many subsections, the course aims to establish the ground for the understanding of the concept via the relevant terminology and an coverage of the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define and explain the principles sustainable development.
2) Understand the basic terms regarding sustainable development.
3) Recognize and define the relevance of selected global issues and sustainable development
4) Define the scope and contents of UN sustainable development goals
5) Explain the current global status of the above-mentioned goals.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts: sustainable development, sustainability, GDP, Gini Index, HDI, etc. To be given in class
2) Basic Concepts: sustainable development, sustainability, GDP, Gini Index, HDI, etc. To be given in class
3) Basic Concepts: sustainable development, sustainability, GDP, Gini Index, HDI, etc. To be given in class
4) Basic Concepts: sustainable development, sustainability, GDP, Gini Index, HDI, etc. To be given in class
5) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
6) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
7) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
8) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
9) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
10) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
11) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
12) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
13) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class
14) UN Sustainable Development Goals 1-17 To be given in class

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersde verilecektir/ To be given in class
References: Dersde verilecektir/ To be given in class

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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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) 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.
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.
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.

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) 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.
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.
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.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 80
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 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 1 14
Project 1 0 48 48
Final 1 20 2 22
Total Workload 126