Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to ENVIROMENT and SUSTAINABILITY | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ayşin SEV |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, aims, scope and method of the lecture, Definition of the concept of environment, environmental problems, Definition of Sustainable Development (SD) and role of construction sector in SD ,The historical development of SD The development of human settlements and civilization before and after the Industrial Revolution ,Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods I – Efficient use of resources (energy, water, material and land) ,Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods II – Life-cycle design ,Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods III – Design for human ,Sustainable construction materials and selection criteria Eco-labels ,Passive solar design nad building examples,Utilization of renewable energy sources in architecture,The movie: California Science Museum (Renzo Piano),Sustianable Building Assessment Tools and Methods, (LEED, BREEAM, CASBEE; GSBCS…),Midterm exam,Laws and regulations about the topic,Sustainable building examples from the world,Sustainable building examples from the world. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 10, 14, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, aims, scope and method of the lecture, Definition of the concept of environment, environmental problems, Definition of Sustainable Development (SD) and role of construction sector in SD | |
| 2 | The historical development of SD The development of human settlements and civilization before and after the Industrial Revolution | |
| 3 | Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods I – Efficient use of resources (energy, water, material and land) | |
| 4 | Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods II – Life-cycle design | |
| 5 | Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods III – Design for human | |
| 6 | Sustainable construction materials and selection criteria Eco-labels | |
| 7 | Passive solar design nad building examples | |
| 8 | Utilization of renewable energy sources in architecture | |
| 9 | The movie: California Science Museum (Renzo Piano) | |
| 10 | Sustianable Building Assessment Tools and Methods, (LEED, BREEAM, CASBEE; GSBCS…) | |
| 11 | Midterm exam | |
| 12 | Laws and regulations about the topic | |
| 13 | Sustainable building examples from the world | |
| 14 | Sustainable building examples from the world |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | ||||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | ||||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | ||||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | ||||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | ||||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | ||||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | ||||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | ||||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | ||||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 106 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(106/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to ENVIROMENT and SUSTAINABILITY | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ayşin SEV |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, aims, scope and method of the lecture, Definition of the concept of environment, environmental problems, Definition of Sustainable Development (SD) and role of construction sector in SD ,The historical development of SD The development of human settlements and civilization before and after the Industrial Revolution ,Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods I – Efficient use of resources (energy, water, material and land) ,Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods II – Life-cycle design ,Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods III – Design for human ,Sustainable construction materials and selection criteria Eco-labels ,Passive solar design nad building examples,Utilization of renewable energy sources in architecture,The movie: California Science Museum (Renzo Piano),Sustianable Building Assessment Tools and Methods, (LEED, BREEAM, CASBEE; GSBCS…),Midterm exam,Laws and regulations about the topic,Sustainable building examples from the world,Sustainable building examples from the world. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 10, 14, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, aims, scope and method of the lecture, Definition of the concept of environment, environmental problems, Definition of Sustainable Development (SD) and role of construction sector in SD | |
| 2 | The historical development of SD The development of human settlements and civilization before and after the Industrial Revolution | |
| 3 | Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods I – Efficient use of resources (energy, water, material and land) | |
| 4 | Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods II – Life-cycle design | |
| 5 | Sustainable architecture principles, strategies and methods III – Design for human | |
| 6 | Sustainable construction materials and selection criteria Eco-labels | |
| 7 | Passive solar design nad building examples | |
| 8 | Utilization of renewable energy sources in architecture | |
| 9 | The movie: California Science Museum (Renzo Piano) | |
| 10 | Sustianable Building Assessment Tools and Methods, (LEED, BREEAM, CASBEE; GSBCS…) | |
| 11 | Midterm exam | |
| 12 | Laws and regulations about the topic | |
| 13 | Sustainable building examples from the world | |
| 14 | Sustainable building examples from the world |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | ||||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | ||||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | ||||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | ||||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | ||||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | ||||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | ||||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | ||||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | ||||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |