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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI |
| 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.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Develops and deepens local and international knowledge in the field of cultural heritage conservation at an expert level based on undergraduate qualifications in various disciplines related to the conservation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understands the interactions between the disciplines related to cultural heritage and conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Produces comprehensive projects by utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge related to cultural heritage and conservation (by preparing the outcomes of documentation, evaluation/interpretation, and project design processes at building and site scales in different formats). | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Uses information and communication technologies (gis, laser scanning, etc.) Along with current and advanced tools required for documentation, information management, and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Produces original knowledge for the conservation of cultural heritage, solves problems by systematically evaluating information from a holistic perspective, and develops conservation decisions. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Structures and conducts academic research in the field of cultural heritage conservation in a systematic and critical manner. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Acts independently (impartially) in learning and practice settings related to cultural heritage conservation; takes responsibility; independently defines, coordinates, and manages work requiring complex and original strategic approaches in both learning and practice settings. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge in cultural heritage conservation processes with an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Shares the findings and results of the studies carried out in the field of cultural heritage and conservation, and the knowledge and methods underlying them, with expert and non-expert groups in an open and systematic manner (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Shares the results of a research or project on cultural heritage conservation in national and/or international settings (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Considers social, scientific and cultural norms in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing data related to the field of cultural heritage conservation; observes ethical values; pioneers for change. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution