| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 1 | ARCH539 | TRADITIONAL BUILDING MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7 | 14.05.2025 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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ARCHITECTURE
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Understanding the importance of selecting compatible materials in terms of the physio-chemical characteristics of the materials.
Explaining the materials and their basic properties in the masonry system.
Understanding the masonry mechanism.
Discussing about the intersections of the different materials and their degradation process in masonry.
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Course Content
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This course is based on the traditional materials and techniques of buildings. It develops the knowledge of the practice, philosophies, issues, application, characteristics, and decay of traditional materials and innovative solutions for their conservation. This includes building techniques, skills and tools for the preservation of historic buildings and cultural heritage, their sustainability and impact on the environment.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Identify the difference between materials. |
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| Recognize the role of the materials in masonry mechanism. |
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| Understanding the intersections of materials and their compatibility/incompatibility. |
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| Introduce the approaches and challenges in diagnostics and conservation of cultural heritage. |
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| Recognize the historic masonry deterioration problems. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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