PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS |
ASSESMENT & GRADING METHODS |
KNOWLEDGE |
(Described in terms of theoretical and factual knowledge) |
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Discuss formal composition systems and the methods used in architecture. |
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Comment on the basic principles and methods of architecture and planning. |
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Summarize the parallel and divergent canons of architecture and urban design, city, art, technology and human sciences of the Western world. |
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Identify with sufficient scientific background the effect of the non-Western philosophy on the architectural canons in Western architecture. |
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Retain the basic principles of ecology and architects' responsibilities with respect to environment and human interaction in architecture. |
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Predict the needs to design sites and buildings to accommodate individuals with varying physical abilities. |
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Outline an architectural project informed by a comprehensive program from schematic design. |
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Provide theoretical bases of distinct approaches and design methods in contemporary architecture. |
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Interpret the shifts occuring in the natural-artificial, legal–political and economic factors that shape the practice of architecture. |
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Recognize art activities shaping the manner, bacground and senses of an architectural design. |
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Distinguish the local traditions, materials and regional heritage in architecture including vernacular traditions. |
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Possess awareness of economic and aesthetic parameters and clients' demands in a design project. |
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Discuss the diversity of needs, behavioral norms, and social and spatial patterns characterizing different cultures in architecture. |
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Integrate the principles of structural behavior of the load carrying structural systems in the architectural design. |
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Recognize building codes, standards and conventions in the architectural design and architects' legal responsibilities. |
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Incorporate the basic principles of plumbing, electrical wiring, heating and air-conditioning and alike into the design. |
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Classify the basic principles of acoustics and lighting systems, and energy use. |
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Define the principles, conventions, standards, applications, and restrictions pertaining to the manufacture and the use of increasing number and types of construction materials. |
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Identify the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgments in architecture design and practice. |
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- Lecture & In-Class Activities
- Group Work
- Reading
- Assignment (Homework)
- Web Based Learning
- Field Study
- Report Writing
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- Mid-Term Exam
- Computer Based Presentation
- Final Exam
- Short Exam
- Presentation of Report
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SKILLS |
(Described in terms of cognitive and practical skills)
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Formulate the proper presentation of the subject matter of an architectural project. |
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Analyze the examples of contemporary international architectural design with a critical point of view. |
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Employ basic methods of data collection and analysis to address all the aspects of design process in city planning, urban planning and landscape architecture. |
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Design a comprehensive architectural project, including a critical review of appropriate precedents, an analysis of site conditions and a definition of site selection and design assessment criteria. |
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Employ appropriate representational media, including computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process. |
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Integrate structural, environmental and life-safety systems, building envelope systems, and building service systems into building design. |
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Describe technically precise design and structural behavior for the purposes of review and construction. |
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Utilize technically precise inventory and documentation of a historic place within the rules established by the relevant authority. |
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Assemble a comprehensive software program for an architecture project including an assessment of client and user needs, an inventory of space and equipment requirements, an analysis of site conditions and a definition of site selection and design assessment criteria. |
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Design sites and buildings to accommodate individuals with varying physical abilities. |
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Respond to natural and built site characteristics and their effects in the development of a program and the design of a project. |
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Design different methods of project delivery, the corresponding forms of service contracts and the types of documentation required to render competent and responsible professional service within the legislation of a building. |
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- Lecture & In-Class Activities
- Group Work
- Reading
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- Mid-Term Exam
- Final Exam
- Short Exam
- Presentation of Report
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PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Judge the individual role of an architect in the professional field and his/her responsibility. |
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Work successfully in research and design stages of an architectural project within a team. |
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- Mid-Term Exam
- Final Exam
- Short Exam
- Presentation of Report
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Learning to Learn |
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Consent lifelong learning principles in professional life as well as follow up development and improvement in the field of architecture. |
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- Lecture & In-Class Activities
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- Mid-Term Exam
- Final Exam
- Presentation of Report
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Communication & Social |
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Discuss social and professional issues. |
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Administer the limited energy resources and take responsibility to protect the environment. |
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- Group Work
- Technical Visit
- Practice at a workplace
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- Mid-Term Exam
- Final Exam
- Presentation of Report
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Integrate the basic principles and responsibilities of organization and legislation as they apply to the practice of architecture. |
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Configure, as an integral part of the design, an appropriate combination of building materials, components, and assemblies to satisfy the requirements of building programs. |
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- Lecture & In-Class Activities
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- Mid-Term Exam
- Final Exam
- Presentation of Report
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