ARCH500 M.ARCH THESIS IN ARCHITECTURE

Course Code:1200500
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):0 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:50.0
Department:Architecture
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Masters
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

By taking this course, the students will:

Enable research leading to an M.S. degree is arranged between the student and a faculty member. 


Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Formulate and refine a research problem that addresses a significant issue in architecture
  • Develop and implement an appropriate research design using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods suited to the research objectives.
  • Produce a coherent, well-structured, and academically rigorous thesis that meets the university’s scholarly and formatting requirements.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1To be able to integrate the knowledge and understanding gained in the undergraduate program of architecture in a way to include developments in the fields of design, theory and criticism, urban and landscape research, digital design, and sustainability in architecture, and to acquire and comprehend advanced knowledge.✔
2To know the relations of social, cultural, political, economic, technological, artistic and philosophical theories, discourses, methods and tools with the discipline of architecture.✔
3To know the theoretical frameworks and research methods that provide the necessary basis for research in the field of architecture, and to internalize research ethics.✔
4To be able to construct and conduct research processes using research methods in the field of architecture and evaluate the results.✔
5To be able to access knowledge from different fields and to use it with an analytical, critical, innovative and creative approach in the context of architectural research.✔
6To have independent learning and scientific research skills.✔
7To be able to convey knowledge and research results in a consistent and comprehensible manner with oral, written and visual expression.✔
8To have the ability to research and practice in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments.✔
9To be able to apply the knowledge, understanding, problematic definition and solution development skills gained about architecture in different professional and academic contexts.✔
10To be able to develop a critical approach based on knowledge and competence.✔
11To be able to manage complex and unpredictable situations related to the field of expertise with the awareness of social, environmental and ethical responsibilities and to develop new strategic approaches.✔
12To be able to conduct independent scientific research in the field of expertise and to be aware of the importance of lifelong learning.✔

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