Interior Architecture
Course Details

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

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00250504 | Ergonomics | 3 | 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, 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
Definition, purpose and importance of ergonomics / Determination of architecture-ergonomics relationship / Place of ergonomics in architectural design process / Fields of study of ergonomics science / Ergonomics techniques in physiological, biological, psychological and aesthetic evaluations of users / Objective evaluation techniques / Subjective evaluation techniques / Usage possibilities of ergonomics techniques in architecture
Objectives of the Course
Designing the ergonomical factors affecting the architectural design by examining the dimensions of the buildings and building equipments, the dimensions of the spaces that these equipments will be located in and the dimensions of the building elements, and helping the students to design according to the antropometrical physiological and psycho-social human needs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P6 | Having the knowledge and skills to design by taking into account environmental data, land conditions and user needs. | 4 |
| P10 | Having the ability to express interior architecture projects with appropriate presentation tools using various computer technologies or by writing reports when necessary. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment | P.6.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Understanding the main principles of building envelope design and also learning the main principles about building service systems consisting of installation, electric, safety, fire protection systems | P.6.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to determine external and internal comfort conditions to ensure indoor comfort conditions | P.6.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Ability to transfer concepts based on building-environment interaction in terms of natural and artificial lighting to design | P.6.6 | 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 | The definition and scope of the course, syllabus |
| 2 | The definition of ergonomics, the ımportance and the aim of ergonomics |
| 3 | The determination of architecture- ergonomics relationship |
| 4 | The role of ergonomics in architectural design process |
| 5 | Study areas of ergonomics |
| 6 | Ergonomy techniques to measure users'physical, physiological; biological, psychological, esthetical evaluations |
| 7 | Mid-term |
| 8 | Ergonomics in housing-- Furniture |
| 9 | Ergonomics in the kitchen unit - Restaurant kitchens |
| 10 | Ergonomics in children's spaces |
| 11 | Ergonomics in work offices |
| 12 | Student presentations |
| 13 | Student presentations |
| 14 | Student presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Güleç, E. , Akın, G. , Sağır, M. , Koca Özer, B. , Gültekin, T. & Bektaş, Y. (2009). Anadolu İnsanının Antropometrik Boyutları: 2005 Yılı Türkiye Antropometri Anketi Genel Sonuçları . Ankara Üniversitesi Dil ve Tarih-Coğrafya Fakültesi Dergisi , 49 (2) , 187-201 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/dtcfdergisi/issue/66778/1044246 |
| Kaya, Ö. & Özok, A. F. (2017). TASARIMDA ANTROPOMETRİNİN ÖNEMİ . Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi , Cilt: 5 Sayı: SI , 309-316 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/jesd/issue/29265/313357 | |
| Neufert, E., 2020, Yapı Tasarımı, Yem Yayınevi, İstanbul |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 95 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,17 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P6 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment | 5 |
| O2 | Understanding the main principles of building envelope design and also learning the main principles about building service systems consisting of installation, electric, safety, fire protection systems | 5 |
| O3 | Ability to determine external and internal comfort conditions to ensure indoor comfort conditions | 4 |
| O4 | Ability to transfer concepts based on building-environment interaction in terms of natural and artificial lighting to design | 4 |
