Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ARCD451PRACTICE IN ARCHITECURAL OFFICES1+4+02227.03.2026

 
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:
NoLearning 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
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
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 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 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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