THESIS

Course Description

Master thesis refers supervised independent research on a topic arranged between the student and faculty member who is assigned as supervisor and approved by the Institute. Graduate students should show their competency in the profession by making the necessary research and writing a research report under the guidance of their supervisor. The student will be responsible to read the recommended readings and to make the research related with the topic. After mutual discussions and critics the student will finalize the thesis. The dissertation must be an original contribution to the field of Architecture, enhancing analytical thinking and developing a systematic approach to the research problem. The research may have qualitative, quantitative or mixed design of research methods.

THESIS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. to create an awareness on design issues
2. 02 2. to use and evaluate the principles of architectural design in an advanced level
3. 03 3. to show a responsible perspective for improving life quality in architectural built environments
4. 04 4. to solve design problems by necessary research
5. 05 5. to carry out an independent study on a related topic in architectural design
6. 06 6. to develop new strategic approaches to solve problems in architectural design process

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Related books / and publishing on the proposed topic

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. to create an awareness on design issues
2. L02 2. to use and evaluate the principles of architectural design in an advanced level
3. L03 3. to show a responsible perspective for improving life quality in architectural built environments
4. L04 4. to solve design problems by necessary research
5. L05 5. to carry out an independent study on a related topic in architectural design
6. L06 6. to develop new strategic approaches to solve problems in architectural design process

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Solving the architectural problems by making use of the research methods (skill).
2. P02 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to architecture independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
3. P03 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of architecture and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
4. P04 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems of architecture (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).
5. P05 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning Competence).
6. P06 Systematically transferring the current developments of architecture and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).
7. P07 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and Social Competency).
8. P08 Proficiency in inglish- and establishing written and oral communication with english (Communication and Social Competency).
9. P09 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of architecture (Communication and Social Competency).
10. P10 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the architectural data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).
11. P11 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the architectural issues area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).
12. P12 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the architecture) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).
13. P13 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).

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