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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
00320203 Building Information 1 Spring 2 2+2+0 7 7
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Face-to-face explanation and application
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites No
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Mustafa Kemal ERVAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Mustafa Kemal ERVAN A-202 [email protected] 7342 Wednesday
09:00 - 11:00
Course Content
Concepts of building, architectural and construction technology. Introduction of building and construction methods according to the systems approach. Interaction of user-environment-building and introduction of environmental factors and expected performance characteristics in this context. Introduction of building subsystems. Construction Systems and basic types of floors, insulation of foundations, walls, wall openings comprise the subject.
Objectives of the Course
Concepts of building, building sub-systems. Recognition of building element systems. Recognition of building construction methods.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 To have multidimensional knowledge and understanding in the field of architecture. To have the ability to use this knowledge to make the necessary applications in the related field. 5
P9 To have the knowledge and skills to develop effective work organization and planning consciously in environmental and occupational safety in building construction and production. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To obtain the ability to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge. P.1.1 1
O2 To obtain the ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge. P.1.2 7
O3 Students can explain the properties of soils. Students can draw the construction details of the rope scaffolding, the excavations and retaining structures. Students can draw the construction details of foundations, columns, walls and floors. P.9.2 7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to the Curriculum and Operation - Introduction to Building Knowledge
2 BArchitectural Building Examples
3 Building Systems General Information
4 Foundation Ground - Application
5 Excavation Works - Arbitration Works - Retaining Walls
6 Foundations General Information - Foundation Types - Shallow and Deep Foundations
7 Application-1: Fundamentals
8 Midterm exam
9 Masonry Structures General Information-1: Transport Principles - Walls General Information.
10 Masonry Structures General Information - 2: Wall Types According to Materials.
11 Application-2: Masonry Buildings
12 Dilatation Joints - Wooden Structures.
13 Reinforced concrete structures
14 Application-3: Reinforced Concrete Structures
Textbook or Material
Resources Charlet, A., J., "Fundamental Building Technology", Taylor&Francis Group, 2007.
Chudley, R., Construction Technology, Longman Ltd., 1999.
Foster, S.J., Structure And Fabric Part I, Part II, B.T. Batsford Limited, London, 1986.
Newman, M., "Standard handbook of structural details for building construction", McGraw-Hill, 1993
Olin, H. , Schmitt, J.L., Lewis, W. Construction, Principles, Materials, and Methods, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1995.
Reid, E., Understanding Buildings, A Multidisciplinary Approach, Construction Press, 1984.
Simmons, H.L. Construction- Principles, Materials, and Methods, 7th ed, John Wiley, 2001.
Smith, R.J., Andres, J.K., "Materials of Construction", McGraw-Hill, 1988.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 4 56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 4 56
Midterms 1 10 10
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 3 26 78
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 210
Total Work Load / 30 7
Course ECTS Credits: 7
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P9
O1 To obtain the ability to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge. 5 -
O2 To obtain the ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge. 5 -
O3 Students can explain the properties of soils. Students can draw the construction details of the rope scaffolding, the excavations and retaining structures. Students can draw the construction details of foundations, columns, walls and floors. - 5