| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the fundamental principles of sustainable construction,
- Compare traditional construction materials with low-impact alternatives,
- Assess innovative and emerging materials,
- Identify the regulatory frameworks, certification systems, and rating tools related to green building materials.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge about sustainability, green materials and sustainable construction practices, to enable students to understand the environmental and energetic effects of construction materials, and how to evaluate green materials, buildings and construction processes. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Principles of Sustainable Construction |
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2nd Week |
Fundamentals of Green Building Materials |
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3rd Week |
Conventional Materials, Properties, Environmental Challenges |
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4th Week |
Concrete Making Materials and Low-Carbon Alternatives |
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5th Week |
Cement Alternatives |
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6th Week |
Bio-Based Materials |
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7th Week |
Recycled & Waste-Derived Materials |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Material Durability and Service Life Assessment |
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10th Week |
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Building Materials |
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11th Week |
Thermal and Energy Performance of Materials |
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12th Week |
Sustainability Rating Systems |
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13th Week |
Innovative and Emerging Material Technologies |
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14th Week |
Project Work Session |
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15th Week |
Final Project Presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Kibert , C.J. (2020). Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, 4th Edition, Wiley. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
80 |
80 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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