ECTS - Construction and Materials I

Construction and Materials I (ICM211) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Construction and Materials I ICM211 3. Semester 2 2 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
ICM112
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Ergin Kemal Kocaili
  • Research Assistant Dilek Şahin
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to provide general information about base-building structural systems, structural systems, interior construction methods, and materials to ensure students understand the process. It aims to provide technical and application detail solutions for interior building systems (floor, wall, ceiling) and vertical/horizontal circulation systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Have knowledge of base-building structural systems, structural systems, and construction methods.
  • Have knowledge of non-load bearing internal building systems and draw their details.
  • Select and propose appropriate materials that meet the requirements of the spaces.
  • Know the details of vertical and horizontal circulation systems.
  • Develop problem-solving, research, and decision-making skills both in the project and on-site.
Course Content The course includes the constructions, elements, and materials of base building structural systems including transitions and finishes, building foundations, walls, floors, partitions, horizontal and vertical voids, ramps and stairs, elevators, roofs, eaves, awnings, pergolas, etc. It provides information on construction elements and materials.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 General information about the course, general explanation about structure and building systems -
2 Bearing systems in buildings Research 1
3 Bearing systems in buildings Research 2
4 Buildings according to structural and material properties Research 3
5 Walls as bearing-limiting-separating-dividing structural elements Research 4
6 Walls as bearing-limiting-separating-dividing structural elements Research 5
7 Group presentations Presentation preparation and related research
8 Midterm Exam Preparation for the Midterm Exam
9 Vertical circulation elements in buildings Research 6
10 Vertical circulation elements in buildings Research 7
11 Sketch evaluation/Studiowork 1 Preparation for Sketch Evaluation
12 Roof systems and roof coverings Research 8
13 Roof systems and roof coverings Research 9
14 Sketch evaluation/Studiowork 2 Preparation for Sketch Evaluation
15 Completion and comments Preparation for the Final Exam
16 Final Exam Preparation for the Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Ching, F. D. K., Adams, C., & Tagmat, T. S. (2006). Çizimlerle bina yapım rehberi (Building Construction Illustrated). YEM Yayın.
2. Daniels, K. (2003). Advanced building systems: A technical guide for architects and engineers. Birkhauser Architecture.
3. Eldem, S. H., & Soygenis, M. (2005). Yapı 1-2-3-4. Birsen Yayınevi.
4. Neufert, E., Neufert, P., Kister, J., & Sturge, D. (2012). Architects' data (4th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.
5. Sarı, A. (1974). Merdivenler. Kutulmuş Matbaası.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 2 20
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge and awareness of the design and construction decisions influenced by geographical variations in social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts. X
2 Being able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary manner at the national and international levels, independently or jointly planning design projects in interdisciplinary work, and taking on responsibilities to execute/manage them. X
3 Having knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; being aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities. X
4 Being able to obtain the necessary data using accurate research methods and techniques, interpreting the results, and transforming the theoretical knowledge acquired by generating counter-arguments/syntheses, evaluating them, and applying them to alternative design solutions in the practical domain. X
5 Expressing data, ideas, design solutions and projects accurately and effectively by using oral, written and/or visual communication techniques and technology. X
6 Having knowledge of interior space systems in a way that considers the relationship between the base building construction and the interior construction. X
7 Providing a holistic design approach by developing details through the appropriate selection of furnishing, product and material. X
8 Developing design ideas/creating space with the influence of psychology, sociology, philosophy, architecture and art by using scientific and technical knowledge that will respond to aesthetic and functional needs.
9 Developing user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles. X
10 Having knowledge within the scope of the historical development of interior architecture, architecture and art, having the competence to make decisions by exhibiting a respectful and sensitive attitude towards cultural heritage and historical/natural environment.
11 Designing to increase spatial comfort and wellbeing with the impact of physical environmental systems such as lighting, color, acoustics, air conditioning, etc.
12 Having the ability to develop a sustainable design by using natural and built environment information.
13 Keeping up with new developments in the field of interior architecture and design, having a consciousness of lifelong learning, and contributing to the field. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application 16 2 32
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 9 1 9
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 3 3
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 100