Undergraduate
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering (Turkish)
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Building Science

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
INS3002 Building Science 2/2/0 DE Turkish 4
Course Goals
This course aims to familiarize students with all the construction stages of a building construction from foundation to roof and current building materials.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s) Assist. Prof. Dr. Edip SEÇKİN
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule Thursday 13:00 - 16:45
Office Hour(s) Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 Room : 2D-15
Teaching Methods and Techniques - Oral and computer aided presentations.
Principle Sources - Lecture Notes
Other Sources - Building Construction Illustrated . Francis D.K. Ching (2000). John Wiley.
- Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems. Mehta (2009). Pearson.
- Building design and construction handbook. Frederick S. Merritt, Jonathan T. Ricketts (2000). McGraw-Hill.
- Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler, Prof.Dr. H. Çetin KÜRKÇÜ (2000), Birsen Yayınevi
- Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme (2001), Toydemir, Gürdal, Tanaçam, Literatür yayıncılık
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Definition of structure & classification Computer aided presentations
2. Week Definition of structure & classification Computer aided presentations
3. Week Soils, definition and classification, soil explorations, foundations, types of foundations, insulation of foundations and basements Computer aided presentations
4. Week Soils, definition and classification, soil explorations, foundations, types of foundations, insulation of foundations and basements Computer aided presentations
5. Week Earthworks and retaining systems Computer aided presentations
6. Week Earthworks and retaining systems Computer aided presentations
7. Week Walls, gravity walls, retaining walls, masonary walls Computer aided presentations
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Walls Computer aided presentations
10. Week RC foundations Computer aided presentations
11. Week Roof Structures Computer aided presentations
12. Week Expansion joints Computer aided presentations
13. Week Roof Structures Computer aided presentations
14. Week Sustainable buildings Computer aided presentations
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 40
Final Exam 1 60


Program Outcomes
PO-1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1Prepares the details of a building system in scale. (SKILL)
LO-2Gains knowledge of the building sector. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-3Recognizes modern construction methods and building materials and applies them correctly. (SKILL)
LO-4Recognizes and follows sectoral fairs. (SKILL)
LO-5Prepares and presents a group project related to the building sector. (SKILL)
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11