Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- INT1105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Ömer GENÇ (Güz)
Goals To teach the physical, chemical and technological properties of building materials used in the construction industry, to determine their usage areas and suitable material selection methods.
Course Content Cement, lime, gypsum, bitumen and special connectors, heavy, normal, light and special concrete, aggregates and additives, lumber, particleboard, plywood, laminates, brick, tile, brick, block and ceramics, paints, plastics, textiles paper, bitumen and tar cardboard, glass and insulation materials, iron and ferro-alloys, non-ferrous metals, to teach the properties of PVC profiles and sheets with natural and artificial stones.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the physical, mechanical and technological properties of materials, Explain the properties and uses of binding materials, Explain the types of concrete and the properties of their components, Can explain the properties and uses of wood and wood products, Can explain the properties and uses of wood and wood products, Can explain the properties and uses of paint, plastic, textile products, paper, bitumen and tar cardboards, glasses and insulation materials, Can explain the types and properties of metal, stone and PVC building materials.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Concept and general introduction of building materials Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
2. Week General properties of materials, applications related to the subject Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Natural and artificial stones Aggregates, Laboratory applications related to the subject Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Cements Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Aggregate sieve analysis calculations Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Aggregate tests Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
7. Week Concrete additive Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
8. Week Concrete mix calculation Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
9. Week -
10. Week Fresh concrete experiments Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Hardened concrete non-destructive tests Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Destructive tests of hardened concrete Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Calculating concrete test results and preparing technical reports Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Calculating concrete test results and preparing technical reports
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
3 General or vocational secondary education based on efficiencies gained and lessons on the level of secondary education - the application is supported by tools and equipment to have a field of knowledge and skills and demonstrate comprehension of basic concepts in that field
4 Show usability of Theoretical knowledge to practical applications in the field of construction, hand and intellectual skills. Indicate the comprehension of the required information in project design.
5 Be able to clearly describe the construction designs and applications related to the field to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups having teamwork ability
6 To show to apply knowledge in the field of construction
7 To show to determine problems related to unexpected situations and gained the ability to search for a solution in the construction-related studies in Construction site
8 Objectively evaluate and control the performance of employees under the responsibility
9 To have enough foreign language skills in the field
10 With the knowledge of basic computer use, use the internet technology, graphics, and project management software.
12 To have knowledge and awareness for the field about occupational safety, occupational health and environmental protection.
14 Has the professional ethics awareness about the legal implications of technological applications.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY3 4
PY4 5
PY5 5
PY6 5
PY7 4
PY8 3
PY9 3
PY10 3
PY12 5
PY14 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • ERİÇ, M., Yapı Fiziği ve Malzemesi, Literatür Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 1994.
  • GÜNER M.S. Malzeme Bilimi- Yapı Malzemesi ve Beton.
  • ŞİMŞEK, O. , Yapı Malzemesi I, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 2000
  • ŞİMŞEK, O. , Yapı Malzemesi II, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 2000.
  • KUBAN, D. , Mimarlık Kavramları , Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayını , İstanbul , 1986.
  • KOCATAŞKIN, F., Yapı Malzemesi Dersleri (Beton-Kagir- Metal- Ahşap), İTÜ Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayını, İstanbul, 1972.
  • ADAMS, E.C., Yapı Bilgisi, YÖK Yayını, 1993.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 19 1 19
Research 40 1 40
Other Activities 20 1 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 30 1 30
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0