Architecture
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00341453 | Circulation Areas of Buildings | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Midterm, homework, final. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Betül HATİPOĞLU ŞAHİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Betül HATİPOĞLU ŞAHİN | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
The concept of space and space organization, definition of circulation, determinants of circulation areas, circulation in urban space, transportation system and road networks, circulation in buildings and contributions of contemporary architects, circulation in housing, circulation in high-rise buildings, circulation design and plan reading.
Objectives of the Course
1.To make students gain comprehensive and detailed information about vertical circulation systems. 2.To make students understand the function of vertical circulation systems in buildings and its importance in building design. 3.To improve design capability of students about vertical circulation systems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | To have the ability to make environmentally sensitive, universal design and planning by considering physical, social and economic factors. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Relate the design process of architectural space with the knowledge on functions and space organization through architectural programming, function and circulation diagrams. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Evaluate the relationships between the data of the natural / built environment, related with the given design problem and architectural program through the basic architectural concepts, such as form, function, structure, construction, context, materials, public-private space and landscape. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Express the environmental analysis and the organization of space as the components of the architectural design process. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| ** 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: objectives, contents, and methods |
| 2 | Circulation Definition, Horizontal-Vertical Circulation Elements |
| 3 | Performance requirements & Design principles |
| 4 | Determinants of circulation areas |
| 5 | Circulation in the urban area |
| 6 | In-class application |
| 7 | Midterm exam |
| 8 | Circulation in the house |
| 9 | Staircase design / Studio work |
| 10 | Circulation in office spaces |
| 11 | Fire - Fire escapes, stairs |
| 12 | Student presentations |
| 13 | Student presentations |
| 14 | Student presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Meyer-Bohe, W., Elemente des Bauens: Treppen, Stuttgart: Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch Gmbh, 1975. |
| Meyer-Bohe, W., Elemente des Bauens: Treppen, Stuttgart: Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch Gmbh, 1975. | |
| Meyer-Bohe, W., Elemente des Bauens: Treppen, Stuttgart: Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch Gmbh, 1975. | |
| Meyer-Bohe, W., Elemente des Bauens: Treppen, Stuttgart: Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch Gmbh, 1975. | |
| Meyer-Bohe, W., Elemente des Bauens: Treppen, Stuttgart: Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch Gmbh, 1975. | |
| Meyer-Bohe, W., Elemente des Bauens: Treppen, Stuttgart: Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch Gmbh, 1975. |
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 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 121 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,03 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Express the environmental analysis and the organization of space as the components of the architectural design process. | 4 |
| O2 | Relate the design process of architectural space with the knowledge on functions and space organization through architectural programming, function and circulation diagrams. | 5 |
| O3 | Evaluate the relationships between the data of the natural / built environment, related with the given design problem and architectural program through the basic architectural concepts, such as form, function, structure, construction, context, materials, public-private space and landscape. | 4 |
