ARCH403 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL SURVEYING I
| Course Code: | 1200403 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 6 (2.00 - 8.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Attention to students: The course requires reading Turkish documents and books, therefore if you are an Erasmus student or a foreign student, please do not add this course.
The formation of groups is among the priorities of this course. If it is possible, we expect you to form groups of 4 people before you come to the first course.
The major objectives of the course are defined as follows;
- apply research and survey methods in order to document a modern (20th century) architectural heritage in Ankara,
- develop awareness of the techniques associated with the conservation of architectural heritage,
- be informed of basic terminology and international principles related to the conservation of architectural heritage,
- develop skills in architectural surveying, graphical and verbal representation, and analytical investigation of an architectural heritage.
Course Content
The methods of making a thorough measured and descriptive survey of a building by means of various techniques and instruments are given in a series of lectures. Practical exercises are carried out on the site.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students are expected to have developed the ability to document and evaluate a modern (20th Century) architectural heritage with its all components.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to establish connections between the discipline of architecture and its related areas of competence, with the cultural and social aspects of architectural production. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gaining, evaluating and applying the technical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of the knowledge and values of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Making analysis and synthesis of data by employing theories, methods and currents of thought that aid in the identification and solution of architectural design problems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Developing creative and original ideas into the stages of theoretical design, projects, application and evaluation of architectural services and realizing them independently as well as in a team. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being able to effectively use the traditional and digital communication technologies and visual expression tools. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Providing leadership to achieve synthesis through a productive coordination of the scientists and professionals of different disciplines taking part in the formation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Being open to lifelong education by internalizing world experiences related to architectural thought and applications and following new developments. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Understanding the requirements of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability in both global and local scales and considering them in all professional activities. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Defending the society's rights to shelter, within nature and city applying universal principles and resisting applications that are against professional ethics and laws while creating unique solutions and putting them into practice. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution