ARCH457 INT. TO DETERIORATION & CONSERVATION
| Course Code: | 1200457 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. ELİF SIRT ÇIPLAK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course,:
- the students will comprehend the systematic approach to the documentation of materials deterioration problems of a historic and archaeological sites and/or buildings.
- the students will define the possible sources of decay in relation to the materials deterioration and classify the urgent and secondary problems.
- the students will construct knowledge on the main field and laboratory analyses needed for the definition of the decay factors and possible means of their control and/or elimination.
Course Content
Introduction to historic structures and materials. Introduction to the characteristics of traditional materials, such as stone, brick, mudbrick, timber, mortar, plaster, and their deterioration. Types of decay and their possible causes in historic structures or sites. Diagnostic and monitoring studies on the problems of historical structures, such as dampness, soluble salts, air pollution, biodeterioration. Emphasis on non-destructive methods for diagnostic and monitoring studies. Introduction to conservation by means of some case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
- practice the documentation of materials decay problems of a historic and archaeological sites and/or building.
- perform some basic and simple measurements on main decay factors in historic and archaeological sites and/or buildings.
- report a conservation program that will define the field and laboratory analyses needed for the definition of materials decay in historic, archaeological sites and/or building, their control and elimination.
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