Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Construction I MMR205 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Özlem SALLI BİDECİ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. ALPER BİDECİ (Güz)
Goals The aim of the Building Science Courses is to have students develop their understanding of building system, acquire skill in system selection and set up. The aim of the content of Building Science I is having basic information needed during architectural design studio.
Course Content Content of the course is analyzing building system and installation systems (plumbing-illumination-communication-heating-ventilation etc.), having the student information about the other sub systems affected to give form to building system during / at the end of architectural design studio will be achieved. The student will have information about the sub systems forming building and functional elements forming subsystems. Historical development of structural systems keeping building standing, principles of structural system; elements of structural system (foundation, column, arch, wall, curtain, beam, advanced structure system technologies, shell structures, cable structures, air supported structures e.t.c) are the basic subjects of this course.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Having knowledge about the relationship between building-environment-user and performance requirements of buildings.
2 Ability to understand and analyze the building system and sub-systems.
3 Having knowledge about principles of structural systems and ability to use this information.
4 Having knowledge about principles of advanced structural systems.
5 Having knowledge about concept and terms related to the profession.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction + accreditation
2. Week Basic Terms: Building, Construction and Architecture Terms. Defining elements of building Classification and codification systems of sources of information.
3. Week User-building-environment Interaction: Outdoor Conditions: (Soil Mechanics; topography; plant materials; solar radiation; passive solar design; daylighting; precipitation and site drainage; wind; sound and views; application rules) Performance requirements of the buildings / Application: Building System Analysis: site plan
4. Week User-building-environment Interaction: Outdoor Conditions: (Soil Mechanics; topography; plant materials; solar radiation; passive solar design; daylighting; precipitation and site drainage; wind; sound and views; application rules) Performance requirements of the buildings / Application: Building System Analysis: structure, wall, floor systems
5. Week Structural Systems (Historical Development of Structural Systems) / Application: Building System Analysis: stairs, roof systems
6. Week Loadbearing Systems / Application: Photograph (discussion about homework)
7. Week Midterm
8. Week Loadbearing Systems / Application: Loadbearing Systems (plan)
9. Week Frame Systems / Application: Loadbearing Systems (model)
10. Week Frame Systems / Application: Frame Systems (plan)
11. Week Frame Systems / Application: Frame Systems (model)
12. Week Cable Structures, Shell Structures, Membrane Structures / Application: discussion
13. Week Cable Structures, Shell Structures, Membrane Structures / Application: discussion
14. Week Cable Structures, Shell Structures, Membrane Structures / Application: model
15. Week Final exam
*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 Obtain Basic Architecture knowledge
2 Collecting information in scientific and technological aspect for socially and environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
3 To be able to do scientific research in architecture field, critical thinking
4 To be able to work with partners in professional applications
5 Recognizing needs within the context of physical environment and human behaviors and cultural differences
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
7 To follow current technologies in the context of developing professional practice
8 To use graphic techniques and fluent English for literature review, project presentation and writing article.
9 To think independently and critically in professional field
10 Producing original and creative solutions for architectural problems by using modern technology
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Prof. Muhittin BİNAN “Yapı Elemanları”, İ.T.Ü. Yayınları, İstanbul,
  • Prof.Dr. M. Rıfat ÇELEBİ “Yapı Bilgisi”, İ.K.Ü. Yayınları, İstanbul, 2002
  • Doç.Dr. Mustafa Çullu Yapı Bilgisi Ders Notları, Köksal Özcan “Yapı”, Bilim Yayınevi, İstanbul,
  • Murat Soygeniş “Yapı 2-3-4”, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul
  • Görün Özsen, Emel Yamantürk “Taşıyıcı Sistem Tasarımı”, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul,
  • Çetin Türkçü “Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler”, Bilim Yayınevi, İstanbul,
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. ALPER BİDECİ Vize 25.00
Prof. Dr. ALPER BİDECİ Ödev 25.00
Prof. Dr. ALPER BİDECİ Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Homework 1 2 3 6
Homework 2 1 0.5 0.5
Final 1 4 4
Practice 2 3 6
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0