COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TUTKU DIDEM ALTUN

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

This course mainly aims to discuss the interdisciplinary relationships between architecture and science and technological developments in 2000s, when humankind is living through important scientific and technological revolution. How has been the architecture developed in the context of scientific and technological inventions throughout history, how have been these effected the contemporary architecture, what is the predictions about the architecture of future are the questions for discussing.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

A. Ponte; A. Picon (2003). Architecture and The Sciences: Exchanging Metaphors, Princeton Architectural Press
Alberto Estevez; A. Puigarnau; I.P. Arnal; Denis Dollens; A. Perez; J.R. Millet; A. Planella (2003). Genetic Architectures/Arquitecturas Geneticas, Lumen Books
B. Kolarevich (2003) Architecture in the Digital Age: Design and Manufacturing. Spoon Press, New York.
Denis Dollens (2005). Towards Biomimetic Architecture, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Denis Dollens (2009). Digital Botanic Architecture 2, e-book, http://exodesic.org/TrussImages/DBA2-150.pdf
George Elvin (2007). The Nano Revolution: A Science That Works On The Molecular Scale Is Set To Transform The Way We Build, The Architect Magazine , http://www.architectmagazine.com/industrynews.asp sectionID=1006&articleID=492836&artnum=2.
John M. Johansen (2002). Nanoarchitecture: A New Species of Architecture, Princeton Architectural Press, New York

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures: Theoretical lectures will be given and powerpoint presentations will be made during the course.
Research and Design Excercises: Students will be expected to present their research both in texts and by powerpoint presentations. However, a design exercise or workshop will be practiced at the end of the term for developing the creative ideas of students.
Students must actively participate the courses all term.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Exams covers the reading texts and presentations made during the theoretical part of the course. Assignments might be given in the light of group presentations and weekly discussions and prepared individually. In order to achieve the final exam, it is highly recommended to submit all assignments on time and regularly, and revise them with the guidance of the instructor. Group presentations require a collaborative effort. It is the group's responsibility to ensure that each group member contributes to the group work equally. Student participation will depend on, the student's attendance, the quality of student's responses to the questions during the course and the student's contribution to create a positive learning environment.
Mid-term Exam %25 (LO1, LO2, LO3)
Homework Assignments/Presentations %20 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)
Final Exam %50 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)
Active participation to the lecture %5 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. The participation of the %70 of the courses is mandatory.
2. Late submissions will be subject to a different evaluation.
3. All kinds of plagiarism will result in a disciplinary action.
4. Instructor might do quiz or exercises in the term. Their marks will be considered in the general average.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc.Prof. T. Didem AKYOL ALTUN
Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Tınaztepe Campus, Doğuş street, No: 9, Kuruçeşme-Buca, Tel:+90 232 4128451
E mail: didem.akyol@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

will be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes