INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

Course Description

This course aims to understand the conceptual framework in an architectural research. The course focuses on the research methods and it aims to provide students qualitative and quantitative skills; and to help students to conceptualize how research can be used in the design process, and how research findings can be integrated into design. The content of the course includes the definition of a research, the process of problem statement, the methodology of literature review, data collection and evaluation, which are correlated with the research design. The students are expected to study a textbook/paper or a case study by its various interpretations; and to define, plan, execute and complete a research project; and understand the basic principles of scientific investigation and the architectural research process.

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. DERIVE the existing information and need for new investigation. (SOLO:4)
2. 02 2. EXPLAIN a subject as a research field. (SOLO:4)
3. 03 3. RELATE the data obtained from different sources. (SOLO:4)
4. 04 4. CATEGORIZE the subjects under relevant groups. (SOLO:4)
5. 05 5. RELATE the subjects to each other. (SOLO:4)
6. 06 6. ANALYZE and CONCLUDE the subjects. (SOLO:4)
7. 07 7. DEVELOP a research and DISCUSS the findings. (SOLO:5)
8. 08 8. SYNTHESIZE and EVALUATE the findings. (SOLO:5)
9. 09 SOLO TAXONOMY AVERAGE = 34 / 8 = 4.25

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research Methodology; Methods and Techniques, NewDelhi: New age international (p) limited, publishers.
2. 02 Groat, L. N., & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural Research Methods. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
3. 03 Cryer, P. (2006). The Research Student’s Guide to Success. New York: McGrow-Hill.
4. 04 Kumar, R. (2011). Research Methodology; A step-by-Step guide for beginners. London: SAGE.

Learning Outcomes

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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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