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Master's of Architecture with Thesis

MİM518

ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

Course Code
MİM518
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns the importance of acoustics on the structures and acquires the ability to integrate aesthetics and functionality with space identity in sound design by recognizing the basic concepts.
  2. Learn to design acoustically correct buildings with different functions in architectural design.
  3. Have awareness about sound design.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course; to teach the basic principles that will enable the voices from the source to reach the listeners. During these discussions, transmission of voice or noise from enclosed volume boundaries, shaping of room walls, sizing and selection of appropriate materials will also be examined. All these studies will be explored in places such as; auditouriums, conference halls, concert halls, classes which auditory activity is important; theaters, opera and movie theaters which audiovisual and visual activities are important.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General introduction
2nd Week Basic information about acoustics
3rd Week Basic information about architectural acoustics 1_Acoustic parameters affecting speech
4th Week Basic information about architectural acoustics 2_Acoustic parameters affecting music
5th Week Establishing criteria for architectural project design in different building typologies
6th Week Case Studies: Acoustical investigation and project design
7th Week MIDTERM
8th Week Building Acoustics
9th Week Information about Regulations Applied in Turkey
10th Week Information about the standards applied in Turkey
11th Week Information on the Regulations and Standards Applied in the World
12th Week Presentations
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingRossing, T.D., ?Springer Handbook of Acoustics 1st ed.?, Springer, New York, (2007).
Kurra, S., ?Çevre Gürültüsü ve Yönetim I-II-III?, Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul, (2009).
Mehta, M., Johnson, J., Rocafort, J. ?Architectural Acoustics Principles and Design 1st ed.?, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, (1999).
Long, M., ?Architectural Acoustics 1st ed.?, Elsevier Academic Press, London, (2006).
Yılmaz Demirkale, S., ?Çevre ve Yapı Akustiği, Mimarlar ve Mühendisler İçin El Kitabı?, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, (2007).
?Binaların Gürültüye Karşı Korunması Hakkında Yönetmelik?, Resmi Gazete, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 7 6 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 6 42
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 28 28
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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