Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Constructional Elements of Building INS102 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery The course will be given in the form of presentation, question and answer.
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Yılmaz KOÇAK
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Yılmaz KOÇAK (Bahar)
Goals Designed in order to the ability to explain the construction systems, foundation ground, construction sites, construction machinery, construction projects, application and rope pier, excavation and fortification works, foundations, columns, beams, walls, plaks, ladders, ramps, roofs, dilatation joints, plasters, whitewash and paints, floor coverings, exterior coatings, joinery, insulation works, roof tin works in this course.
Course Content construction systems, foundation ground, construction sites, construction machinery, construction projects, application and rope pier, excavation and fortification works, foundations, columns, beams, walls, plaks, ladders, ramps, roofs, dilatation joints, plasters, whitewash and paints, floor coverings, exterior coatings, joinery, insulation works, roof tin works.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To explain the building´s historic development, Construction systems.
2 To explain Sanding of surfaces features and arrange worksite.
3 To explain the work machines and the places where they are used.
4 To explain the planning and design processes in construction projects.
5 To drawing construction details of scaffolding, excavations and retaining structures.
6 To explain soil types and excavation types.
7 To explain fortification works.
8 To drawing related construction details Fondations, columns, walls and plaks.
9 To drawing related construction details ladders, ramps, roofs, and chimneys.
10 To explain the types of dilatation joints and draw their details.
11 To explain the types of plaster.
12 To explain the types of whitewash and paint and make surface preparations.
13 To develop plak, wall and ceilling covers and production details.
14 To develop exterior covers, building details.
15 To develop joinery procedures confirming production details.
16 To develop structures insulation details.
17 To develop roof tin operations and details.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Construction, Foundation Ground Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Construction sites, Construction Machinery Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Construction Projects, Application and rope pier Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Excavation and Fortification Works Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Foundations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Columns, Beams, Walls, Plak Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Ladders, Ramps, Roofs Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Chimneys, Joints dilatation, Plasters Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Whitewashing and Painting Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Floor Coverings Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Exterior coatings, Joinery Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Insulation Works Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Insulation Works Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Roof tin works Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*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
1 To have sufficient foundations on engineering subjects such as science and discrete mathematics and basic engineering; an ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge of these subjects together for engineering solutions
2 An ability to determine, describe, formulate and solve engineering problems in engineering application; for this purpose, an ability to select and apply proper analytic and modeling methods
3 An ability to analyze a system, a component or a process and design a system under real limits to meet desired needs; in this direction, an ability to apply modern design methods
4 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering applications; an ability to use information technologies efficiently, and ability to use at least one programming language
5 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering applications; an ability to use information technologies efficiently, and ability to use at least one programming language. An ability to search on sources, collect data, design and conduct experiment, analyze and interpret the results and translate to engineering application
6 An ability to work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams, self-confidence to take responsibility
7 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in Turkish and to know at least one foreign language in level of following innovations in the field
8 An awareness about importance of lifelong learning; an ability to access to information, to follow developments in science and technology and update his/her knowledge continuously by means of following advances in science and technology
9 Understanding, practicing of professional and ethical responsibilities, an ability to disseminate this responsibility on society
10 An understanding of project management, workplace applications, health issues of laborers, environment and job safety; an awareness about legal consequences of engineering applications
11 An understanding universal and local effects of engineering solutions; awareness of entrepreneurial and innovation and to have knowledge about contemporary problems
12 An ability to inspect on-site and apply technological and industrial production processes
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12 DK13 DK14 DK15 DK16 DK17
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Lecture Notes, Yılmaz Koçak
  • Yapı Bilgisi, Ahmet APAY, Ders Kitabı, İTÜ Yayınları
  • Yapı Teknolojileri – 1, Metin Arslan, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
  • Yapı Teknolojileri – 2, Metin Arslan, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Yılmaz KOÇAK Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Yılmaz KOÇAK Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 11 1 11
Other Activities 5 1.5 7.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0