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Program of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

İÇT211

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS I

Course Code
İÇT211
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students recognize the basic building and construction systems
  2. Comprehends the whole of carrier systems
  3. Learns building components, materials and performances
  4. Comprehend the importance of finishings
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(İÇT112)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the practical, theoretical and technical aspects of basic construction systems and structural approaches.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and Concepts ? Getting acquainted, transferring the course contents and expectations about the course
2nd Week
3rd Week Warm-up Project (Group Work)
4th Week
5th Week Introduction to Building Systems, Basic Concepts and Definitions, Transfer Exercise According to Technical Drawing Rules - Classroom Study I
6th Week
7th Week Flooring Systems - Classroom Study I and II
8th Week
9th Week Flooring Systems ? Classroom Study III
10th Week
11th Week Wall Systems I ? Classroom Study IV
12th Week
13th Week Wall Systems II ? Classroom Operation V
14th Week
15th Week Structural Steel Frame and Light Steel Props ? Class Study VI
16th Week Discussion of Thermo-Physical Properties of Building Components ? Classroom Study VII
17th Week
18th Week Roof Systems - Passive Ventilation Systems - Classroom Operation VII (Overview) - Classroom Study IIX
19th Week
20th Week MIDTERM
21st Week
22nd Week Roof Systems - Passive Ventilation Systems - Classroom Study VII (Customized Detail Solutions and Distribution of Homework-Model Analysis) Classroom Study IX
23rd Week
24th Week In-class exercise (Group Work) against the problem explained by the facilitators.
25th Week
26th Week Evaluation of Design Studio Projects (Compliance with Technical Drawing Rules, Material Transfer, etc. technical issues)
27th Week
28th Week
29th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingS?ahinler, O., Kızıl, F., & Yapı-Endu?stri Merkezi. (2013). Mimarlıkta teknik resim. I?stanbul: YEM Yayın.

Ching, F. D. K., Adams, C., & Tag?mat, T. S. (2006). C?izimlerle bina yapım rehberi. I?stanbul: YEM.

Eldem, S. H., & Soygenis?, M. (2005). Yapı 1-2-3-4. I?stanbul: Birsen Yayınevi.

Brooker, G., & Stone, S. (2016). Form and structure in interior architecture.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 7 35
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 6 2 12
Preparation for Final exam 1 6 6
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 7 8 56
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2 X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X