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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00350502 | Urban Design | 2023 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | Midterm, 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 | A-206 | [email protected] | 7358 | Monday 13:00 |
Course Content
This course introduces students to the city as the environment in which architecture exists and discusses the role of architectural structures in defining urban space.
Objectives of the Course
This course intends to introduce students with concepts of urban history and planning, let them become familiar to urban planning techniques and getting engaged in urban planning practice at a case study area, which altogether targets at giving architectural students the skills in practice of city planning.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | To have the ability to develop discourse, theory and practice by developing new concepts by having the knowledge of historical, geographical, social and cultural context to design and plan in the field of architecture. | 4 |
| P4 | To have the knowledge and skills to design by considering environmental data, land conditions and user needs. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Skills on examining the structure of a settlement in the context of morphological relations. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O2 | Skills on interpreting the suggested programme in the context of place. | P.3.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Skills on reading the built environment as a physical space, socio-space with its different layers. | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O4 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. | P.4.1 | 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 | Human-environment relationship, the concept of the city, early settlements, Roman Empire period |
| 2 | Medieval Cities |
| 3 | Renaissance cities |
| 4 | Barok kentler |
| 5 | The Industrial Revolution and Cities |
| 6 | Seeking Solutions to the Problems of the Industrial City |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | 20th-century approaches – Beautiful City Movement, Garden City, Park Movement, Pragmatic Approaches - Paris – Baron Haussmann |
| 9 | Le Corbusier – Vertical Garden City – Radiant City – City of Tomorrow Frank Lloyd Wright – 1934 Broadacre City Band City – Sori-y-Mata, Miljutin, Lehmbrock |
| 10 | Urbanization and Urban Planning Process |
| 11 | Urban Conservation Urban Design |
| 12 | Urban Renewal – Urban Transformation |
| 13 | Urbanization processes of major cities in Türkiye |
| 14 | Urbanization processes of major cities in Türkiye |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Alexander, Neis, Anninou, and King (1987) A New Theory of Urban Design |
| Bademli, R. (2005), Kentsel Planlama Ve Tasarım, TMMOB Şehir Plancıları Odası, Ankara | |
| Keleş, R. (1998), Kent Bilimleri Terimleri Sözlüğü, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara | |
| Kostof, S. (1992) The city assembled Thames and Hudson, London | |
| Lynch, K. 1984i Good City Form, MIT Press | |
| Çevik, Ö. (2005). Tarihte İlk Kentler ve Kentleşme Süreci/Kurumsal Bir Değerlendirme. Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları. |
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) | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Skills on reading the built environment as a physical space, socio-space with its different layers. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Skills on examining the structure of a settlement in the context of morphological relations. | 4 | - |
| O3 | Skills on interpreting the suggested programme in the context of place. | 4 | - |
| O4 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. | - | 4 |
