CONS533 HISTORICAL STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 8560533 |
| 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: | PhD |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. UFUK SERİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Acquisition of knowledge on various structural systems used in historic buildings, as well as the techniques and materials employed in their construction and the correct terminology that is necessary for the conservation architects; improvement of skills and abilities to identify and interpret the relationship amongst the materials and the structural systems.
The course does not aim to feed information, but to teach the methodology of understanding, questioning and evaluating material related to construction, structural systems and materials used. This methodology is conveyed through examples in different periods, but mostly related to Anatolia, to enable the implementation in the topics chosen for the synthesis, which is the restoration/conservation design studio.
Knowledge:
- Acquisition of knowledge on various structural systems used in historic buildings, as well as the techniques and materials employed in their construction and the correct terminology that is necessary for the conservation architects, pertaining to materials, constructions, and structures
- expertise in using direct and indirect sources of information ranging from first hand information collected on site and from excavations, written sources, models, drawings, carvings, numismatics, as well as native information collected not from the presence but the non-existence of an element or feature.
Skills: Improvement of skills and abilities to establish the relationship amongst the materials, construction and structural systems of specific cultural and architectural contexts (the small research paper, which is part of the course program, is to encourage to employ all the sources used as teaching tools, as well learning to express themselves with the right understanding and terminology).
Attitudes: Development of awareness of cultural heritage and the diversity of methods to be used for this purpose
Course Content
General introduction to various structural systems used in historic buildings, as well as techniques and materials employed in their construction, and their relevance to specific architectural styles. Although the different systems are traced through the material with specific emphasis on Anatolia, the course includes structural systems and building methods used in interacting regions, especially around the Aegean and Mediterranean Basins.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge:
- Identify and discuss various structural systems used in historic buildings, as well as the techniques and materials employed in their construction and use the appropriate terminology relating to materials, constructions, and structures.
- Use the relevant sources (ancient and modern) with expertise
Skills:
- Improve skills and abilities in identifying structural and material characteristics of different construction systems so as to select the appropriate conservation and restoration methods and techniques according to the specific requirements of building techniques and materials
Attitudes:
- Demonstrate awareness, sensibility, and professional ethics towards cultural diversity and utmost care for the protection of cultural heritage
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Has systematic knowledge ? including current studies ? related to education, practice, and research/development in the field of cultural heritage conservation, depending on the competencies acquired in graduate studies. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Has current theoretical/methodological/technical knowledge at the interfaces of both the cultural heritage conservation discipline and other relevant disciplines that can contribute to the development and/or redefinition of the field of cultural heritage conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Has the necessary skills and techniques for problem identification and solving in the field of cultural heritage conservation research and development; develops professional practices through theoretical inquiries. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Conducts novel academic research in a rational manner and discusses the results in a pioneering academic dialogue (in Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Uses theoretical/practical knowledge, methods and techniques related to the field of cultural heritage conservation with an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrates competence, creativity, independence, academic and professional integrity, and decisiveness in developing new ideas and processes related to cultural heritage conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Makes decisions and takes action by relating a study on cultural heritage conservation to the information and understanding acquired from natural, physical, social, cultural, economic, and administrative data derived from current and historical contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Exhibits leadership and innovative approaches in working and learning conditions that require holistic/multiple solutions to various problems in cultural heritage conservation, which involve current, complex, unpredictable, and interrelated variables. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Contributes to the advancement of the field by developing original thought related to cultural heritage conservation in research and practice. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Critically engages with, evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates advanced original and complex thoughts in the field of cultural heritage conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Communicates effectively in their area of expertise with peers, a broader research community, and society at large (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Contributes to the knowledge in the field by developing an original, research-based study focused on cultural heritage and its conservation, part of which is worthy of publication in national and international peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating originality and quality (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Manages and guides the variable, dynamic, and complex process by utilizing decision-making capacity to solve multifaceted issues in the field of cultural heritage conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Structures, designs, and implements a research process related to cultural heritage conservation with academic integrity. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Adopts scientific, social, cultural, and ethical values in cultural heritage conservation research and practice, being aware of these values; supports their dissemination and development. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution