Architecture Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Architecture Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Architecture Graduate Program With Thesis
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82111127 | Cognitive Mapping Theories in Architecture | 2026 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Özlem DEMİRKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Özlem DEMİRKAN | A-110 | [email protected] | 7448 | Monday 13:00-15:00 |
Course Content
Legibility, space experience, cognitive mapping, mind maps
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to give theoretical and practical knowledge about legibility, space experience, cognitive mapping, mind maps
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Yaşam boyu öğrenmeyi sürdürebilme | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.3.1 | 1,3 | |
| O2 | P.3.2 | 1,3 | |
| O3 | P.3.3 | 1,3 | |
| O4 | P.3.4 | 1,3 | |
| ** 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 | Space experience, senses, perception |
| 2 | Is it map or drawing? |
| 3 | Mapping invisible |
| 4 | Graphical integrity, analyses of mapping |
| 5 | Data |
| 6 | Mapping and art |
| 7 | Mapping lived space |
| 8 | Legend creation and rating |
| 9 | Midterm exam |
| 10 | Zihin Haritaları |
| 11 | Character, context, design and mapping |
| 12 | Mapping in time-space intersection |
| 13 | Mapping nature |
| 14 | User in mapping theories |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. | |
| Yaneva, A.,(2012). Mapping Contraversies in Architecture, Ashgate. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | 5 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Güncel mimarlık literatürünü ve sektörel gelişmeleri izleyebilme, yeni teknolojileri ve malzemeleri projelere entegre edebilme. | 5 |
| O2 | Mesleki gelişim için bilimsel etkinliklere katılabilme. | 4 |
| O3 | Disiplinlerarası bilgi alanlarını keşfederek bunlarla etkileşime girebilme. | 3 |
| O4 | Bilgiyi paylaşarak disipline katkıda bulunabilme. | 3 |
