PhD in Architecture with a bachelor's degree
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MİM606

Course Name:

Typology Studies

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇİÇEK ÜNAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to present the initial studies on the concepts of type and typology in architecture, the development of these studies over time, contemporary typology research, and the areas where these studies are applied in architectural practice. The course content is delivered through theoretical lectures, discussions, and the examination and analysis of both analytical and generative typology approaches.

Course Content:

This course covers the historical background of the concepts of type and typology in architecture, their role in modern architectural discourse, and their contemporary applications. Fundamental approaches to typology are discussed through theoretical texts and case studies. Analytical and generative typology methods are examined and their place in the architectural design process is evaluated.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to explain the historical development of type and typology concepts in architecture.
2) Students will be able to define analytical and generative typology approaches and evaluate their role within the architectural design process.
3) Students will be able to discuss contemporary typology studies in architecture and develop a critical perspective.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will be able to analyze theoretical texts and case studies related to typology.
2) Students will be able to conduct a typology research study on a selected topic and present the results through graphical, written, and visual tools.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Students will be able to relate typological research to architectural design practice.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the terminology and concepts of Type and Typology
2)	Analytical and Generative Typology Studies
3)	Overview of typology studies: First, Second and Third Typolgy Studies
4)	Overview of typology studies: First, Second, and Third Typology Periods
5)	Concepts of type and style
6)	Generative typology sturdies: Late Ottoman and early republican period type projects
7)	Typological studies on housing
8)	Urban typology studies
9)	Discussions on examples of analytical typological studies
10)	Discussions on examples of analytical typological studies
11)	Discussion and preliminary presentation on assignment topic
12)	Discussion on assignment topic
13)	Discussion on assignment topic
14)	Discussion on assignment topic

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Bingöl, Ö. (2007). Mimarlıkta Tip Kavramı ve Tipoloji, (Doktora tezi), İstanbul: Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü.
Cataldai, G., Maffei, G. L., & Vaccaro, P. (2002). Saverio Muratori and the Italian school of planning typology. Urban Morphology, 6(1), 3–14. https://doi.org/10.51347/jum.v6i1.3899
Madrazo, L. (1999). Types and Instances: a paradigm for teaching design with computers. Design Studies, 20(2), 177–193. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0142-694X(98)00033-7
Özbil, A.N. (2002). Sedad Hakkı Eldem’s Typological Analysis of the “Turkish House” as a Tool for an Operative Design Methodology, (Yüksek lisans tezi), Ankara: ODTÜ, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü.
Temizel, N. P., & Bilsel, F. C. (2022). İtalyan Tipo-morfoloji Ekolünde Tip ve Tipoloji Kavramları. Türkiye Kentsel Morfoloji Ağı, 127–141. Vidler, A. (1977). the third typology. Oppositions, 7, 288–294.
Tuztaşı, U. (2009). Koruma ve Tarihsel Açıdan İdealleş(-tiril-)miş “Türk Evi”nin Arkeolojisi: Osmanlı Evinin Fragmanları ve Tipolojik Elemanları, (Doktora tezi), İstanbul: Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü.

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Final	1	% 90
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 10
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 90
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Homework Assignments	7	4	28
Paper Submission	1	30	30
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			166