Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of European Architecture MMR309 Turkish Compulsory 5. 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 An examination of the basic developmental pattern of European architecture before the Industrial Revolution
Course Content Byzantine, Karolenj, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque Periods and Architecture
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 to gain the consciousness about the relationship between architectural production and Social, political and technical values ​​.
2 to gain information about the European architecture in the pre-industrial period
3 to gain information about the construction techniques in the pre-industrial period
4 Understanding the structural developments in Medieval European Architecture
5 Understanding the relations between East Roman / Byzantine Architecture and Medieval European 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.
2. Week Intellectual structure in the Middle Ages. Carolingian and Romanesque Art and Architecture activities
3. Week Scholastic Philosophy and Gothic Architecture
4. Week Repeating Romanesque and Gothic Architecture. The reasons for the emergence of humanism.
5. Week The effects of humanism and the emergence of Renaissance architecture.
6. Week Renaissance art and architecture. The emergence of mannerism
7. Week Mannerism and Baroque architecture. General review before mid term exam
8. Week Mid Term Exam
9. Week Midterm exam evaluation. Introduction to Baroque and Rococo architecture
10. Week Effects of Baroque style on Ottoman architecture, Turkish Baroque style
11. Week Age of Enlightenment Architecture
12. Week European Architecture in 18 Century
13. Week Neoclassicism, Associative eclecticism architectural styles
14. Week Course review
*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 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Rodley, L., Byzantine Art and Architecture an İntroduction, Cambridge Press,New York, 1996.
  • Norberg-Schulz, C., Baroque Architecture, Electa, Milan, 1986.
  • Mango, C., Byzantine Architecture, Electa Rizzoli, New York-Milano, 1985
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 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0