Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Conservation of Historic Built Environment and Restoration I MMR303 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery • Weekly lectures • Classroom discussions and questions and answers • Midterm Exam, Student presentations and final homework delivery
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hande AKARCA
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu GÖKÇE (Güz)
Goals Introduction of conservation and restoration practices in the Historic Environment, learning about the processes of surveying, restitution and restoration, taking legislative and conservation education about the applications to be made before and after the restoration
Course Content The course will focus primarily on the historical background and theoretical basis of conservation, and conservation approaches will be discussed from past to present. Relevant conservation approaches and restoration techniques will be discussed with critical perspectives on a weekly basis through student presentations. The theoretical basis of the MMR 304 Historical Environmental Protection and Restoration II course, which will be mainly applied in the second term, will be laid within the scope of this course, by covering the conservation criteria, evaluation levels, registration classes, factors that cause deterioration in monuments, pre and post restoration processes.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To raise awareness about architectural conservation and re-functioning of cultural heritage
2 To be able to understand the design principles of new/modern buildings in historic built environment
3 Developing historical environmental protection awareness
4 To be able to identify conservation problems of cultural assets that need to be protected
5 To be able to associate the conservation with the legal framework
6 To be able to define the types of intervention that can be applied to cultural assets
7 Understanding the relationship between surveying, restitution and restoration
8 To discuss the current conservation practices in the world and Turkey
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the module, the literature and learning resources
2. Week The historical development of the concept of conservation and its theoretical background
3. Week Historical assets to preserve
4. Week Evaluation criteria for conservation
5. Week The deterioration of monuments and the reasons behind
6. Week Restoration techniques
7. Week Restorative cleaning techniques
8. Week Mid-term Examination
9. Week Pre-restoration works
10. Week Preparing the restoration projects - Sketch/planning step of surveying
11. Week Preparing the restoration projects - Surveying
12. Week Conservation of urban historic fabric
13. Week Organizations related to the protection of cultural assets
14. Week Legislative framework and conservation education
15. Week Final examination
*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 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Ahunbay, Z., 2016, Conservation of Historic Built Environment and Restoration, 6th ed, YEM Press
  • Uluengin, B, 2019. Surveyin. 10th ed., YEM Press
  • All articles on conservation and historic environment
  • All kinds of resources on the examples of restoration projects in the world and Turkey
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu GÖKÇE Ödev 20.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu GÖKÇE Vize 30.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu GÖKÇE 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 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Midterm 2 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0