Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of Ancient Architecture MMR209 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Büşra Nur DEMİREL
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Büşra Nur DEMİREL (Güz)
Goals Learning from the beginning of the history until the end of the first century the process of change of world architecture.
Course Content Prehistory, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minos, Miken, Hittite, Etruscan, Persian, Sassanian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian Period Architecture
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To gain conciousness about the relations between archtecture, politics, economics and philosophy within the context of historical and cultural inputs
2 To gain information about prehistoric architecture
3 To gain information about the architecture of Antiquity and early Christian era
4 To gain information about Old Anatolian Architecture
5 Getting information about the early age Anatolian residence architecture
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction, general explanations about the course, information about the course content and introduction of course resources. Lecture
2. Week First accommodation activities in the historical process, first settlements, Göbeklitepe, Çatalhöyük, Aşıklı Höyük Lecture
3. Week Egyptian Art and Architecture Lecture
4. Week Art and architectural activities of Assyrian and Hittite Civilizations Lecture
5. Week Art and architectural activities of the Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations Lecture
6. Week Greek Art and Architecture Lecture
7. Week Greek Art and Architecture Lecture
8. Week Hellenic Art and Architecture Lecture
9. Week Introduction to Etruscan art. Lecture
10. Week Etruscan and Roman art and architectural activities Lecture
11. Week Art and architecture in the Roman and Byzantine periods Lecture
12. Week Byzantine art, Byzantine buildings in Istanbul Lecture
13. Week Carolingian and Romanesque Art Lecture
14. Week Carolingian and Romanesque Art Lecture
*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 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Leland, M.Roth, Mimarlığın Öyküsü, Kabalcı Yayınevi:160, Başvuru Dizisi:6, İstanbul, 2000.
  • Ünsal, Behçet, Mimarlık Tarihi I, İYTO Yayınları, Sayı 53, İstanbul, 1967.
  • Naumann, R. Eski Anadolu Mimarlığı, TTK Basımevi, Ankara, 1975
  • Kuban, D., Çağlar Boyunca Türkiye Sanatının Anahatları, YKY Yayınları
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Büşra Nur DEMİREL Vize 50.00
Öğr. Gör. Büşra Nur DEMİREL 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 2 2 4
Research 2 2.5 5
Other Activities 2 4 8
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0