Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
. PEM013 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serir UZUN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The goal of this course is to focus on the interplay between humans and their surroundings.
Course Content Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: -understand the role and impact of architecture on human behavior -recognize how the physical place is significant - understand the people/place relationship.
Learning Outcomes - Reasoning, knowledge: Understand the role and influence of space on human behavior
- Sensation, attitude(affective): Realizing the importance of physical space
- Perform, skill (psychomotor): Understand human / environment relationship
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
2. Week Overview of environmental psychology Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week Human factors affecting behavior Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Human perception and environmental design Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Human perception and environmental design Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Personal space and territoriality Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
7. Week Personal space and territoriality Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm Exam Other Activities
9. Week High density and crowding Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Participatory environmental design Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
11. Week Participatory environmental design Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
12. Week The interface between environmental psychology and design, some samples Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
13. Week The interface between environmental psychology and design, some samples Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week The interface between environmental psychology and design, some samples Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
Recommended Sources
Kopec, Dak. 2006. Environemtal Psychology for Design. New York: Fairchild Publications.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 2 5 0 0 40,60
PY2 1 4 0 0 40,60
PY3 2 5 0 0 40,60
PY4 1 2 0 0 40,60
PY5 1 0 0 4 40,60
PY6 1 0 4 0 40,60
PY7 1 0 4 0 40,60
PY8 2 0 5 0 40,60
PY9 1 0 4 0 40,60
PY10 1 0 2 0 40,60
PY11 2 0 5 0 40,60
PY12 1 0 2 0 40,60
PY13 1 0 3 0 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 2 28
Preparation, After Class Study 15 1 15
Research 11 1 11
Other Activities 6 1 6
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 12 12
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 76
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0