Architecture
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MİMBS103

Course Name:

Algorıthmıc Archıtecture

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	2

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

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 :

Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to provide students with the ability of algorithmic thinking. The aim of this course is to enable students to gain knowledge on the interaction of computer technologies with the discipline of architecture and gain experience in digital design processes.
Course Content:	The concept of algorithmic architecture, basics of algorithm and programming, asymptotic notations, divide and manage algorithms, fractal designs, geometric design development with MEL scripting.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To gain the ability of algorithmic thinking
2) To have knowledge about the use of algorithms in architecture.
3) To learn the basic principles of the concept of algorithm.
4) Basit ve orta seviye tasarım algoritmaları hazırlayabilmek
5) To have knowledge about parametric approaches in algorithms
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)	The concept of algorithmic architecture	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
2)	Algorithmic Thinking	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
3)	Basic concepts of algorithms: variables	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
4)	Basic concepts of algorithms: conditions	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
5)	Basic concepts of algorithms: loops	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
6)	Divide-and-conqure paradigm	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
7)	Midterm-I
8)	Introduction to MEL Scripting	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
9)	Fractal Design and MEL Scripting	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
10)	Cellular Automata and MEL Scripting	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
11)	Midterm-II
12)	Asimptotic Notations	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
13)	Tutorials: Design algorithms	Textbooks and Lecture Notes
14)	Tutorials: Design algorithms	Textbooks and Lecture Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kostas Terzidis, “Algorithmic Architecture”, Architectural Press, Elsevier, 2006 Ming Tang, “Parametric Building Design Using Autodesk Maya”, Taylor and Francis
References:	Kostas Terzidis, “Algorithmic Architecture”, Architectural Press, Elsevier, 2006 Ming Tang, “Parametric Building Design Using Autodesk Maya”, Taylor and Francis

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.	3
2)	- Has intellectual, discursive, scientific, technologic, esthetic, artistic, historic and cultural information and comprehension about related field.	2
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
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.	3
7)	- Has knowledge and understanding about the place / importance of the related field in its historical, geographical, social and cultural context.	2
8)	- Has ability to develop concepts in architectural design/ planning/ design fields.	5
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.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Problem Solving
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	2	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	11	2	22
Homework Assignments	1	13	13
Midterms	2	6	12
Final	1	13	13
Total Workload			60