Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
7	ARCD451	PRACTICE IN ARCHITECURAL OFFICES	1+4+0	2	2	27.03.2026

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program	ARCHITECTURE
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	This course aims to enhance professional capacity by bridging theoretical design knowledge with practical architectural office experience. It focuses on understanding project management requirements and the collaborative roles of various stakeholders in the design process.
Course Content	This elective internship course provides a comprehensive platform for final-year students to experience applied architectural practice within a professional setting. It covers the transition of academic knowledge into concrete implementation through active engagement in office workflows.
Course Methods and Techniques	The course is based on experiential learning techniques, such as on-site observation and direct participation within an architectural office environment. Students develop professional skills by taking active roles in design projects and experiencing interdisciplinary workflows.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	( ARCH302 or ARCH350 )
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. Ömer Devrim Aksoyak https://arch.agu.edu.tr/academics omer.aksoyak@agu.edu.tr
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources

Emmitt, S. (2014). Design Management for Architects. Wiley-Blackwell. Emmitt, S. (2010). Managing Interdisciplinary Projects: A Primer for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Routledge. Emmitt, S., Ruikar, K. (2013). Collaborative Design Management. Routledge. Wakita, O.A., Linde, R.M. (1999). The Professional Practice of Architectural Detailing. John Wiley and Sons. Building by laws of the country that the internship is conducted

Course Notes

Course materials include institutional internship guidelines, professional practice manuals, and technical project documentation within the office. Additionally, reflective logbooks maintained by students and their compiled practice portfolios serve as primary resources.

Course Category

Social Sciences	%0
Field	%100

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

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Sunum/Seminer	1	% 30
Diğer (Staj vb.)	1	% 70
Total	2	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Sunum	1	18	18
Rapor	14	3	42
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	To recognize the characteristics of architectural offices for improving professional capacity and abilities.
2	To propose architectural design knowledge to professional design practice
3	To evaluate project management practices.
4	To examine the relationship between different shareholders of the design practice.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
2	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
3	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
4	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
5	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
6	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
7	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
8	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
9	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
10	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
11	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
12	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
13	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook
14	Architectural Office Experience Activity: Lecture & Discussion	Architectural Office Experience	internship logbook

Sustainable Development Goals

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	P1	P2	P3	P4	P6	P7	P8	P9	P12
C1	4	5	1		5		1	5
C2	3	3			5		1	3
C3	3	3		3	5	3	1	3	3
C4	3	1			5		1	3

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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