MATH117 Mathematics for ArchitectsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Architecture (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Architecture (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: MATH117
Course Name: Mathematics for Architects
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 4
Language of instruction: TR-EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. SEZGİN SEZER
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. SEZGİN SEZER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide an introduction to 4 key areas of Mathematics: Geometry of space; Probability; Graph Theory; and Calculus
Course Content: An introduction to the Geometry of space; Probability; Graph Theory; and Calculus.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Candidate will be able to conceptualise problems in three dimensions and will be able to use vectors and vector algebra to measure distances and to project one object onto another.
2) Candidate will be able to calculate the probability of simple and compound events.
3) Candidate will understand the fundamental principles of Graph Theory
4) Candidate will understand the key concepts of Calculus: Limits; Derivatives; and Integrals, and will be apply them.
5) -
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Symbolic Logic Numbers
2) Cartesian Coordinates Functions Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
3) Polar Coordinates Conic Sections Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
4) Three Dimensional Cartesian Coordinates Vectors Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
5) The Dot Product The Cross Product Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
6) Lines Planes Projections Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
7) Projections Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
8) Midterm exam
9) Probability Trees Graph Theory College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen
10) Probability Trees Graph Theory Graf Teori-I, Dora Yayıncılık, İsmail Naci Cangül.
11) Limits Continuity Differentiation College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen
12) Differentiation Rules Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions The Chain Rule College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen
13) Antiderivatives Integration The Definite Integral College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen
14) The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus The Substitution Method Area Between Curves College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition
By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen
Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
Graf Teori-I, Dora Yayıncılık, İsmail Naci Cangül.
References: College Mathematics For Business, Economics,Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Eleventh Edition
By; Raymond A.Barnett, Michael R.Ziegler, Karl E.Byleen
Thomas Kalkülüs, 12th edition, Pearson, 2012, Çeviri: Mustafa Bayram
Graf Teori-I, Dora Yayıncılık, İsmail Naci Cangül.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) - Gaining discursive, theoretical and factual information from various environments, in local, national and global context for related field, architectural design/ planning/ design activities and researches, she has required ability and comprehension to reflect the information on academic environment.
2) - Has intellectual, discursive, scientific, technologic, esthetic, artistic, historic and cultural information and comprehension about related field.
3) - Has knowledge and understanding on human and community oriented and sensitive to environment (natural and built) architectural design/ planning/ design/ research methods on the related field.
4) - Has multidimensional knowledge and understanding on economics, topics related to disasters and environmental and societal sustainability principles and standards.
5) - They have knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards related to their field.
6) - Has knowledge and understanding about institutional and ethical values related to the concerned field.
7) - Has knowledge and understanding about the place / importance of the related field in its historical, geographical, social and cultural context.
8) - Has ability to develop concepts in architectural design/ planning/ design fields.
9) - Has ability to provide integrity between discourse, theory and practise for architectural design / planning / design activities and researches.
10) - Has ability to identify facts, potential, problems and required researches for these in architectural design/ planning/ design issues.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) - Gaining discursive, theoretical and factual information from various environments, in local, national and global context for related field, architectural design/ planning/ design activities and researches, she has required ability and comprehension to reflect the information on academic environment. 4
2) - Has intellectual, discursive, scientific, technologic, esthetic, artistic, historic and cultural information and comprehension about related field. 3
3) - Has knowledge and understanding on human and community oriented and sensitive to environment (natural and built) architectural design/ planning/ design/ research methods on the related field. 5
4) - Has multidimensional knowledge and understanding on economics, topics related to disasters and environmental and societal sustainability principles and standards. 5
5) - They have knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards related to their field. 4
6) - Has knowledge and understanding about institutional and ethical values related to the concerned field. 2
7) - Has knowledge and understanding about the place / importance of the related field in its historical, geographical, social and cultural context. 5
8) - Has ability to develop concepts in architectural design/ planning/ design fields. 4
9) - Has ability to provide integrity between discourse, theory and practise for architectural design / planning / design activities and researches. 5
10) - Has ability to identify facts, potential, problems and required researches for these in architectural design/ planning/ design issues. 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 25
Homework Assignments 8 % 25
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 8 7 56
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 7 7
Total Workload 120