Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI253

Course Name:

Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. TAYFUN UTAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Tayfun Utaş

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze complex decision-making processes and produce solutions. Throughout the course, students will understand decision-making processes through statistical and optimization models, develop their analytical thinking skills and have the opportunity to apply problem-solving techniques.
Course Content:	1. Decision Making Process and Models 2. Statistical Decision Making Techniques 3. Optimization Models and Solution Techniques 4. Problem Solving Approaches and Techniques 5. Real Life Applications of Decision Making and Problem Solving Techniques

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Ability to understand and analyze decision-making processes and models.
2) Ability to analyze data through statistical and optimization models.
3) Developing analytical thinking abilities.
4) Ability to apply effective problem solving techniques.
5) Ability to apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques to real-life situations.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Decision Making Process and Models
2)	Statistical Decision Making Techniques - I
3)	Statistical Decision Making Techniques - II
4)	Introduction to Optimization Models
5)	Optimization Solution Techniques - I
6)	Optimization Solution Techniques - II
7)	Introduction to Problem Solving Approaches
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Problem Solving Techniques - I
10)	Problem Solving Techniques - II

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Bazerman, M.H. & Moore, D.A. (2012). Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. Wiley. 2. Dyer, J.S. & Watson, G. (2013). Analytic Decision Making. Springer.
References:	1. Hammond, J.S., Keeney, R.L., & Raiffa, H. (2006). Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions. Broadway Business. 2. Ullman, D.G. (2010). The Mechanical Design Process. McGraw-Hill.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.
2) Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.
3) To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4) Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5) Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6) To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7) Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8) To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9) Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10) To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11) To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12) To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13) According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14) Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.
2)	Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.
3)	To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4)	Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5)	Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6)	To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7)	Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8)	To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9)	Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10)	To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11)	To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12)	To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13)	According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14)	Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	2		70
Midterms	1	20	2		22
Final	1	30	3		33
Total Workload					125