CONS676 HIST. OF TRADITIONAL MATE.AND TECH.II
| Course Code: | 8560676 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Graduate Program in Conservation of Cultural Heritage |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÖMÜR BAKIRER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Priority is given to students who have already taken the lecture course Rest 553,/Rest554, and acquired the basic knowledge on the traditional building materials like what they are and how they are used in different periods . This course is conducted in the different formats, with emphasis on the distribution of traditional building materials on different historic building types. choice of examples is based on the preferences of the students:
Course Content
A continuation of ARCH 675, based on the case study approach with case studies related to the specific research topics of the students.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Acquire advanced knowledge to conduct in-depth research on traditional building materials commonly found in historic buildings, particularly in Anatolia.
- Develop an awareness of the importance of detailed documentation of traditional materials and techniques within the context of restoration studies.
- Gain experience in conducting focused research on topics related to traditional materials, especially when aligned with their Ph.D. thesis interests.
- Learn where and how to access reliable sources of information on historic building materials, including archival, technical, and on-site resources.
- Carry out a structured research project following an assigned format, and present their findings through both oral and written presentations.