Course Descriptions

Basic knowledge on maps and scale. Preparation of maps and their usage. Fundamentals of land measuring: real values, measured values, random matrix, principle of minimum squares. Horizontal distances on map and calculation of surface area of polygonal shapes, section drawings. Measuring horizontal distances by means of steel ruler, calculation of level differences by employing the nivo instrument. Use of advanced measuring instruments. Advanced land measuring methods.

Force vectors. Moment of a force. Equilibrium of a rigid body in plane. Structural analysis; statically determinate systems. Trusses and frames. Centre of gravity. Moment of inertia. Internal loadings. Moment and shear diagrams. Stress and strain. Mechanical properties of materials. Axial load, torsion, bending, transverse shear. Combined loadings. Buckling of columns.

Academic writing and speaking skills with a focus on organizing a research project involving a proposal, preliminary and ongoing research, annotations, thesis proposal, works cited and an interview to demonstrate the results of their work. Critical thinking, reasoning, logical argumentation, and presentation skills.

Architectural thinking and architectural design process. Process-oriented approach. Defining simple functional problems with many different subjects. Defining the problem and developing ideas parallel to this definition. Use of verbal, written and all different kinds of different presentation techniques. Presentation of ideas on architectural graphical basis. Subjects selected from daily life with simple functional requirements.

Examples of architectural works designed and built with the dominant concepts of architecture from the prehistoric period through approximately the 15th century. Analysis of selected projects from the world art and architecture with regard to their planning, design, structure, technique, function, social context and meaning.

Detailed planning of a reinforced concrete structure, assisted by lectures on structural concepts and details of relevant examples. Structural parts and elements that complement each other, their detailing; doors, windows, skylight, roof and roof finishings, chimney, wall and ceiling elements.

This course will cover the techniques for the technical drawing by using AutoCAD. Introduction to the combined usage of the several Computer-aided Design Software.

Introduction to the calculation of isostatic systems under simple loadings. Simple beam and frames. Centilever beam and frames. Three-pin arches and frames. Concept of hyperstatic system. Method of force. Distribution of moment: Cross method. Variety in steel. Connecting parts and pieces. Calculation and construction criteria for varios steel members. Versalitiy of steel in high rise and large span buildings. Study and evaluation of various steel structure samples

Explanation of communication, explanation of language and its relationship with the thinking proces, culture, society and literature; written and oral communication; main characterisrics of the Turkish language; phrases and types of narration; expressional failure.

Studies for the identification of the elements of architectural design; design of a project that fulfills formal, functional and structural requirements taking into consideration spatial arrangements and relations with the environment. Site planning. Concept development and conceptual design. Interrelations in building groups. Functional analysis and spatial planning. Sensitivity to the environment. Landscaping. Hierarchy of open, semiopen andenclosed space.