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VII. Rules and Regulations

I. Academic Calendar

20 – 26 September 2004 Orientation Days for International Students 27 September 2004 First-semester classes begin ca. 8 – 14 November 2004 Midterm examinations ca. 6 -12 December 2004 Second Midterm Examinations 31 December 2004 First-semester classes end 3 – 16 January 2005 Final examinations. No classes 14 January 2005 First-semester classes end in English Preparatory Programme 15 January – 20 February 2005 Mid-year break. No classes 21 February 2005 Second-semester classes begin ca. 4 – 10 April 2005 Midterm examinations ca. 2 – 8 May 2005 Second Midterm Examinations 27 May 2005 Second-semester classes end 30 May – 12 June 2005 Final examinations. No classes 4 July – 9 August 2005 Summer School 11 August 2005 English Preparatory Programme Summer School Final Examinations 11 – 12 August 2005 Summer School Final Examinations ca. 8 – 9 September 2005 Examination retakes for dismissed students

Holidays when university offices are closed and classes cancelled

29 October 2004 Republic Day 14 -16 November 2004 Holiday of the Feast 1 January 2005 New Year’s Holiday 1 – 4 February 2005 Holiday of the Sacrifice 23 April 2005 Parliament Day 19 May 2005 Sports & Youth Day 30 August 2005 Victory Day

All these holidays are national holidays during which university offices, government offices, schools, and all shops except at large shopping malls will be closed.

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III. Degrees Offered at İYTE

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Faculty of Architecture

Office of the Dean
Dean:	Prof. Dr Cemal Arkon: BCP, MCP, Middle East Technical University ; PhD, Ege University
Associate Dean:	Asst. Prof. Dr Erkal Serim: BCP, Middle East Technical University; MS, University of Strathclyde; PhD, Ege University; PostDoc, Royal Danish Institute of Fine Arts
Associate Dean:	Asst. Prof. Dr Şebnem Yücel Young: BArch, Middle East Technical University; MArch, University of Cincinnati; PhD in Arch, Arizona State University
Faculty Secretary:	Mrs İsmet Gölbaş

Faculty

Professors Arkon, Cemal: BCP, MCP, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Ege University Süel, Akın: BCP, MCP, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Ege University

Associate Professors Baykan, Ülker: BArch, MArch, DGSA; PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Böke, Hasan: BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University Günaydın, Murat: BArch, Yıldız Technical University; MArch, İstanbul Technical University; MS, Illinois Institute of Technology; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Gür, Güneş: BCE, Middle East Technical University; MS, University of London; PhD, Ege University İpekoğlu, Başak: BArch, Gazi University; MArch, PhD, Middle East Technical University Özdemir, Semahat: BCP, MCP, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Şengel, Deniz: BA, Boğaziçi University; PhD, New York University

Assistant Professors Arslan Avar, Adile: BS in Biology, MS in Anthropology, Hacettepe University; PhD, Middle East Technical University Çelik, Murat: BCP, University of Mimar Sinan; MUD, Kansas University, Lawrence; PhD, Ohio State University Çıkış, Şeniz: BArch, Middle East Technical University; MArch, Dokuz Eylül University; PhD in Arch., Dokuz Eylül University Dedekorkut, Ayşın: BCP, MCP, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Florida State University Doğan, Fehmi: BArch, Middle East Technical university; MArch, Georgia Institute of Technology; PhD in Arch., Georgia Institute of Technology Duvarcı, Yavuz: BCP, Middle East Technical University; MCP University of Pennsylvania; PhD, İzmir İnstitute of Technology Ergül, Emre: BArch, Mimar Sinan University; MArch, Mimar Sinan University; PhD in Arch., Dokuz Eylül University Erkarslan, Önder: BA, MA, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Erkarslan, Özlem: BArch, Middle East Technical University; MS, Ege University; PhD in Arch., Dokuz Eylül University Erten, Erdem: BArch, Middle East Technical University; MArch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; PhD, Middle East Technical University Özcan, Can: BID, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Saygın, Nicel: BCP, Dokuz Eylül Üniversity; MCP, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Colorado Seçkin, Yavuz: BFA, Mimar Sinan University; MFA, Pratt Institute; DFA, Dokuz Eylül University Serim, Erkal: BCP, Middle East Technical University; MCP University of Strathclyde; PhD, Ege University Tunçoku, S. Sarp: BArch, Gazi University; MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Middle East Technical University Turan Hamamcıoğlu, Mine: BArch, Dokuz Eylül University; MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, İzmir Institute of Technology Yiğitcanlar, Tan: BCP, MCP, Dokuz Eylül University; PhD, İzmir Institute of Technology Yücel Young, Şebnem: BArch, Middle East Technical University; MArch, University of Cincinnati; PhD in Arch., Arizona State University

Instructors Durmuş Arsan, Zeynep: BArch, Dokuz Eylül University; MArch, Middle East Technical University; PhD, İzmr Institute of Technology Ersoy, Clarissa Angelina: BArch, University of PuertoRico; MArch, Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University Göktepe, Yankı: BArch, Dokuz Eylül University; MDes, İzmir Institute of Technology Kouch, Thomson Virginia: BArch, Georgia Institute of Technology; MArch, Yale University Marmasan, Önder: BArch, MArch, Middle East Technical University Mohammed, Eldin Kamal: BS, Alexandria University; MS, Clemson University Saygın, Ömür: BCP, MCP, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Young, Edward Micheal: BArch, Louisiana Technical University; MS in Architecture, University of Cincinnati

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Programmes & Degrees

Department of Architectural Restoration

Postgraduate Course Units

RES 500 Thesis

RES 501 Design in Architectural Restoration I

RES 502 Design in Architectural Restoration II

RES 503 Conservation of Historical Building Materials I

RES 504 Conservation of Historical Building Materials II

RES 511 Preservation and Development Methods of Historic Environment

RES 521 Theory and History of Architectural Restoration

RES 522 History of Architecture in Anatolia

RES 523 Design Approaches in Conservation

RES 525 The House in Classical Ottoman Period

RES 531 Historical Structural Systems

RES 541 Introduction to Documentation Techniques of Historical Buildings

RES 542 Visual Documentation Techniques of Historical Buildings

RES 551 Deterioration and Conservation of Historical Building Materials

RES 552 Laboratory Research Techniques of Historical Building Materials

RES 554 Management in Restoration Project

RES 556 Characteristics of Lime Mortars and Plasters Used in Historical Buildings

RES 562 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Conservation

RES 597 Research Seminar

RES 598 Research Seminar

RES 711 Introduction to Historical Preservation

RES 721 Architectural Design Approaches in the Development of Historic Environment

RES 722 Vernacular Buildings in Anatolia

RES 731 Research into Construction Techniques and Materials of Historic Buildings

RES 811 Special Studies

RES 812 Special Studies

RES 821 Special Studies

RES 822 Special Studies

RES 831 Special Studies

RES 832 Special Studies

RES 841 Special Studies

RES 842 Special Studies

RES 911 Special Topics

RES 912 Special Topics

RES 921 Special Topics

RES 922 Special Topics

RES 931 Special Topics

RES 932 Special Topics

RES 941 Special Topics

RES 942 Special Topics

 

RES 500 Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research. The student will learn to undertake effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen thesis area, as well as to present work in correct academic form. The content of the course v aries according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must indicate progress with thesis work. Credits: (0-1) 0; ECTS Credits: 20

RES 501 Design in Architectural Restoration I Fundamentals of architectural restoration project, field studies for measured drawings through survey of historical residential building, analysis of the building to determine its construction technique, alterations, structural and material problems, and examination of historical documents related to the building. Restitution studies and architectural restoration project scheme at the end. Presentation with both drawings and report. Credits: (4-8) 8; ECTS Credits: 13

RES 502 Design in Architectural Restoration II Architectural restoration project of a monumental historical building; documentation through field studies, analysis of the building in order to consider its potentials and problems, historical research to provide basis for restitution study, architectural restoration proposal with the integration of theoretical considerations, functional and structural necessities. Presentation with both drawings and report. Credits: (4-8) 8; ECTS Credits: 13

RES 503 Conservation of Historical Building Materials I The aim of the course is to offer fundamental knowledge and understanding of how to observe a historical building for the documentation of the materials and deterioration problems and to gain experience in field investigation techniques, methods of sampling, identification, analysis, and testing of historic building materials. Selection of a historical residential building for study. The aim is to provide an interdisciplinary study atmosphere for students from various disciplines. Documentation of materials via field surveys on the selected building. Collection of samples for laboratory studies. Visual survey of structural problems and material deterioration. Laboratory analysis for the identification of physical, mineralogical, chemical characteristics and causes of deterioration in original materials belonging to different periods of the building. Determination of material conservation principles on the basis of these analyses. Identification of material characteristics for conservation interventions. Credits: (4-8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

RES 504 Conservation of Historical Building Materials II The aim of this course is to offer information for a systematic approach to the mechanisms of deterioration in a monumental building and to provide experience in the identification, sampling and analysis of historical building materials and preparation of a report. Selection of a monumental building for the study. The aim is to provide an interdisciplinary study atmosphere for students from various disciplines. Documentation of materials via field surveys on the selected building. Collection of samples for laboratory studies. Visual survey of structural problems and material deterioration and graphical presentation of results. Laboratory analysis for the identification of physical, mineralogical, chemical characteristics and causes of deterioration in original materials belonging to different periods of the building. Determination of material conservation principles on the basis of these analyses. Identification of material characteristics for conservation interventions and graphical presentation of results. Credits: (4-8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

RES 511 Preservation and Development Methods of Historic Environment The objective of this course is to introduce documentation methods for historic areas. The students will be able to gain experience in documenting procedures for architectural, natural, cultural, and socio-economic characteristics of a chosen historic area; to analyse, interpret, and evaluate potentials and problems, to develop practical skills. Presentation of methods and techniques for preservation of historic sites. Investigation of documentation methods appropriate for the chosen historic area. Preference is given to the examination of the historic environment containing historic residential buildings in need of preservation which can be the theme of a restoration project. Analysis of architectural, natural, cultural, and socio-economic characteristics of the study area. Evaluation of the potentials and problems. Discussion of possible recommendation and design guide-lines for succeeding preservation decisions. The content and scope of the study necessitate teamwork both in site and in the studio. Credits: (2-4) 4; ECTS Credits: 10

RES 521 Theory and History of Architectural Restoration The practice of architectural restoration is inseparable from the theory of architectural restoration. This is equally valid for understanding the values of the architectural artifact studied. In order to understand contemporary conservation theory, it is indispensable to grasp the historical developments in the field starting with the ancient civilisations around the Mediterranean and continuing through the developments in Enlightenment Europe. Thus this course consists of the reading of significant texts on architectural conservation with an eye to the documentation techniques, research methods, conservation approaches, intervention types, and organisation manners considering different cultures and periods. Related theoretical terminology also will be discussed. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 522 History of Architecture in Anatolia The objective of the course is to teach the methods of reading and evaluating texts in the history of Anatolian architecture within a scope relevant for the production of knowledge that should be carried out by architect-restorers. Building types belonging to various civilisations and periods will be analysed within this frame. Methods of reading and evaluating texts on the architectural history of Anatolia will be investigated. The building types and settlement patterns belonging to different periods and cultures will be discussed within a conceptual framework necessary for an architect-restorer. A series of selected readings will be undertaken in addition to the presentation of fundamental knowledge and methodology of the field. Students are also expected to prepare a term paper evaluating one selected building type. Both oral and written presentations are mandatory . Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 523 Design Approaches in Conservation The objective of the course is to discuss the new architectural design approaches to historic buildings by examining the philosophy of conservation. Within this context, case studies from different countries providing information about the potential of each implementation will be analysed. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 525 The House in Classical Ottoman Period This course aims at offering a perspective on Anatolian residential architecture from the anthropological viewpoint and a critical view of the historical roots of residential architecture. Criticism of various views on the roots of Ottoman residential building, analysis of spatial organisation and evaluation of construction phase. Tools used by the construction craftsmen and policies implemented by the central authority, which are main components in the formation of a residence. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 531 Historical Structural Systems The objective of the course is to lend students analytical vision in understanding the behaviour of structural components and identify the related problems frequently met in historic buildings. Nondestructive test techniques in the diagnosis of structural failures designed for ones other than visible problems are also introduced. Together with their problems, various types of construction techniques from different historic periods mainly in Europe and Anatolia are introduced and basic intervention methods and repair materials are discussed in the light of restoration principles. Students are asked to submit assignments and prepare a seminar presentation on topics determined at the beginning of the semester. Basic properties of historic structural materials; masonry types and their structural components such as foundations, walls, columns, arches, vaults and domes; timber structures; properties of soils in relation to behaviour of foundation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 541 Introduction to Documentation Techniques of Historical Buildings The students will learn fundamental definitions of architectural elements of historical buildings and gain experience in graphical documentation and presentation techniques for conservation studies. Another goal of the course is to help students develop skills to identify material types and material deterioration using graphical techniques. Introduction of architectural components of historical buildings, conventional presentation methods and documentation techniques. Practice in a historical building. Sketching and simple measurement techniques, simple conventional drawings, graphical presentation of material types and deterioration. Credits: (2-4) 4; ECTS Credits: 3

RES 542 Visual Documentation Techniques of Historical Buildings The objective of the course is to render students competent in the use and application of traditional and digital documentation processes relative to historic and cultural resources. Students will gain experience in visualisation and interpretation procedures in imaging techniques for the study of historic resources. Credits: (2-2) 3; ECTS Credits: 3

RES 551 Deterioration and Conservation of Historical Building Materials The objective of this course is to lend information about the causes of deterioration of historic buildings, documentation and classification of material deterioration, and the proper conservation techniques of the historical building materials. Properties of historical building materials and causes of their deterioration processes. Philosophy of material conservation on historical buildings. Modern analysis and remedial techniques of conservation interventions. Discussion of examples related with material conservation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 552 Laboratory Research Techniques of Historical Building Materials The objective of this course is to give fundamental knowledge about laboratory research techniques for conservation works. The students will gain experience in study of basic laboratory practices, microscopy, chemical and physical testing of historic building materials. Presentation of laboratory research techniques in the analysis of historical building materials. Diagnosis of material deterioration, treatment and conservation techniques. Laboratory research related to the materials of the building studied in the restoration project. Credits: (3-2) 4; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 554 Management in Restoration Project The student will acquire knowledge and skills to develop, manage, and evaluate projects in the field of restoration. Another goal is to develop an understanding of concepts and methods used in project development and project management. It will also provide information for skills development in the process involved in business and management including strategic planning, business plan development, managing client relationships, financial and legal issues, quality control, and professional ethics. Managing of both project and implementation phases in restoration process. Execution of an interdisciplinary work program and budget. Establishment of a comprehensive organisation covering all the phases starting with the definition of the problem and ending with an effective guideline for carrying out the implementation phase. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 556 Characteristics of Lime Mortars and Plasters Used in Historical Buildings In this course, characteristics of lime mortars and plasters are introduced. Technical and scientific equipment will be used in the laboratory to analyse lime mortars and plasters found in historic buildings. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 562 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Conservation Review of legal and administrative aspects in conservation. Examination of international regulations, charters, declarations and conventions. Governmental and nongovernmental organisations in Turkey and in the world. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 597 Research Seminar Selection of thesis subject, preparation of preliminary outline of the thesis, oral and written presentation. The course is organised to provide students with the theoretical and practical support needed to write their final dissertation. For that purpose the course will start with a review of the relevant research tools and will follow through with specific individual tutorials related to each individual dissertation . Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits: 2

RES 598 Research Seminar Selection of thesis subject, preparation of preliminary outline of the thesis, oral and written presentation. The course is organised to provide students with the theoretical and practical support needed to write their final dissertation. For that purpose the course will start with a review of the relevant research tools and will follow through with specific individual tutorials related to each individual dissertation . Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits: 2

RES 711 Introduction to Historical Preservation In order to fulfil the above mentioned objective, various examples making use of conservation as an urban tool will be analysed. Consequently , concepts such as principles of urban conservation, urban quality, value, monument, sense of place, conservation planning approach, etc. will be discussed. Related theoretical terminology will be interpreted. Techniques of urban conservation such as appraising conservation potential and formulating guidelines for conservation planning will be introduced. Contemporary themes integrated with urban conservation; namely sustainability, cultural tourism, quality management, public participation, façadism, etc., will be evaluated through a series of selected readings. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 721 Architectural Design Approches in Development of Historic Environment Selected themes concerning architectural design approaches in historic areas of different cases in various countries are examined and discussed within the context of conservation philosophy. This course explores the numerous historical and contemporary attitudes and how these attitudes influence historic environment. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 722 Vernacular Building in Anatolia This course provides a general framework of vernacular architecture. It gives an overview of differentiated Anatolian residential architecture in historical perspective. The study focuses on the ways of understanding vernacular form with case studies including buildings, settlements, and scattered groups. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 731 Research into Construction Tecniques and Materials of Historic Buildings Basic properties of historic construction materials and relevant laboratory analysis for their definition; Scaffolding, r oofing, flooring, insulation, acoustic, heating, ventilating, drainage, water supply and sewage disposal techniques along with the related materials employed in the past. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 800 Special Studies The objective of this course is to rpovide students the opportunity to discuss and develop their thesis research including literature research, sources and research procedures, and to carry out systematic investigations. Content primarily consists of bibliographical and archival research study designed to equip the student with information, skills and understanding useful in thesis development and future practice. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

RES 900 Special Topics The objective of this course is to rpovide students the opportunity to discuss and develop their thesis research including literature research, sources and research procedures, and to carry out systematic investigations. Content primarily consists of bibliographical and archival research study designed to equip the student with information, skills and understanding useful in thesis development and future practice. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Department of Architecture

Undergraduate Course Units

AR 101 Introduction to Design I

AR 102 Introduction to Design II

AR 121 Introduction to Architecture

AR 126 Introduction to Photography

AR 151 Building Technology and Science I

AR 152 Building Technology and Science II

AR 190 Summer Practice

AR 201 Architectural Design I

AR 202 Architectural Design II

AR 221 History and Theory of Architecture I

AR 222 History and Theory of Architecture II

AR 223 Approaches to Architectural Design

AR 224 Psychology and Architecture

AR 231 Structures in Architecture I

AR 232 Structures in Architecture II

AR 251 Building Technology and Science III

AR 252 Building Technology and Science IV

AR 264 Computer Aided Architectural Design

AR 290 Summer Practice

AR 301 Architectural Design III

AR 302 Architectural Design IV

AR 321 History and Theory of Architecture III

AR 322 History and Theory of Architecture IV

AR 324 Vernacular Architecture

AR 325 Interrelations Between Linguistic and Spatial Arts I

AR 326 Interrelations Between Linguistic and Spatial Arts II

AR 327 Orientalism and Architecture

AR 331 Structures in Architecture III

AR 332 Structures in Architecture IV

AR 351 Building Technology and Science V

AR 352 Building Technology and Science VI

AR 353 Building Economics

AR 364 Advanced Communication Techniques in CAAD

AR 390 Summer Practice

AR 402 Architectural Design V

AR 421 History and Theory of Architecture V

AR 422 History and Theory of Architecture VI

AR 431 Structures in Architecture V

AR 432 Structures in Architecture VI

AR 441 Ecological Studies in Architecture

AR 452 Project and Building Management

AR 455 Glass in Architecture

AR 461 Architecture of Urban Settings

Postgraduate Course Units

AR 512 Thesis Research II

AR 515 Concept of Space and Structural Characteristics of Seljuk Architecture

AR 516 Design Characteristics of Ottoman Architecture

AR 521 Contemporary Architecture

AR 522 Inquiry into Architectural Design Approaches

AR 524 Architecture of Public Works: Bridge Architecture

AR 526 Research Seminar

AR 527 Architectural Criticism

AR 528 Architectural Photography

AR 529 Vernacular Architecture: Understanding Vernacular Forms

AR 531 Structures in Architecture

AR 532 Advanced Structural Systems

AR 541 Computers in Architecture

AR 543 Reading Paintings Viewing Texts I

AR 544 Reading Paintings Viewing Texts II

AR 551 Design of Building Components

AR 553 Project Management

AR 554 Managerial Economics

AR 556 Total Quality Management

AR 600 Master's Thesis

AR 626 Advanced Studies in Orientalism

AR 627 Mass Housing

AR 652 Building Technology

AR 659 Nature of Materials

AR 700 Doctoral Thesis

AR 701 Research Methods 1: Introduction to Fields of Research in Arch.

AR 702 Research Methods 2: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

AR 711 Special Topics in Architectural Design I

AR 712 Special Topics in Architectural Design II

AR 713 Advanced Studies in Urban Design in Izmir

AR 723 Traditional Architecture of Western Anatolia

AR 724 Study of Selected Periods in History of Architecture

AR 725 Architectural Design in Conservation

AR 726 Studies in the Theory of Arhitecture

AR 727 Women in Architecture

AR 728 Contemporary Architecture in the Non-Western World

AR 729 Origins of Modern Turkish Architecture

AR 734 Historical Development of Structural Systems

AR 742 Organisation of Construction Practice in the Ottoman Empire

AR 744 Seminar in Cultural History

AR 753 Readings in the History of Architectural Theory I

AR 754 Readings in the History of Architectural Theory II

AR 825 Special Studies

AR 826 Special Studies

AR 827 Special Studies

AR 828 Special Studies

AR 829 Special Studies

AR 830 Special Studies

AR 831 Special Studies

AR 832 Special Studies

AR 833 Special Studies

AR 834 Special Studies

AR 841 Special Studies

AR 842 Special Studies

AR 843 Special Studies

AR 844 Special Studies

AR 851 Special Studies

AR 852 Special Studies

AR 873 Special Studies

AR 874 Special Studies

AR 925 Special Topics

AR 926 Special Topics

AR 927 Special Topics

AR 928 Special Topics

AR 929 Special Topics

AR 930 Special Topics

AR 931 Special Topics

AR 932 Special Topics

AR 933 Special Topics

AR 934 Special Topics

AR 941 Special Topics

AR 942 Special Topics

AR 943 Special Topics

AR 944 Special Topics

AR 951 Special Topics

AR 952 Special Topics

AR 101 Introduction to Design I In this course, students acquire basic notions of design. They conceptualise in three dimension by discriminating analytical and critical processes of thinking. At the end they will have learned how and when to use analytical and critical skills in design. The nature of design. 2D studies: line, dot, color, shape, background, foreground, object, design field. Pattern studies. Composition studies. Colour theories. 3D studies: relief studies, solid-void, space. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

AR 102 Introduction to Design II Introduction to Design II is an introductory studio course for architectural design given to all students of architecture & city planning. With the help of the assignments of the course, which consist of spatial and structural design problems, students are expected to deal with the transformation of basic design concepts learnt in the first semester. Students will be able to develop understanding of the properties and peculiarities involved in the fundamental elements of architectural design. Thus, panel discussions concentrate on the concepts of space, structure and function in relation to their resulting material characteristics and their demand of architectural design. The interaction among different spaces in a three-dimensional architectural design and around it is of crucial importance and the emphasis is placed both on spatial relation between the different parts of the design and the distinction among private, semiprivate, and public space. The above knowledge is generally attained in the studio through the assignments of three short-term design problems and a final project. The number of the problems, however, may also be changed according to studio policy. In addition to the above, design practice aims to provide the basis for the understanding of not only two-dimensional but also three-dimensional representation, the impact of architectural design regulations on form, elementary structural considerations as well as basic spatial quality by means of the concepts of light and color. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

AR 121 Introduction to Architecture This course develops a view on the making of architecture through the introduction of conceptual, perceptual, and technical aspects that lie behind architectural design. By using a comparative method, we will discover how architects in different epochs and diverse places struggled with similar or divergent concepts of space, form, order, geometry, etc. Although this is not a history course, linkages to historical and theoretical aspects will be established for a more complete understanding of architecture. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 126 Introduction to Photography Exposure and Light. Film and Formats. Composition. Controlling Colour Materials. Processing Film and Paper. Printing Negatives. Colour Manipulations. By the end of this course, students will have acquired knowledge of photographic techniques, be able to take good pictures, make strong compositions, use suitable lenses and apparatus, develop and print in black and white. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 151 Building Technology and Science I The framework of the course is set on provision of skills and knowledge of architectural drawing techniques by means of learning architectural language by hand-drawing. In the first five weeks, the course will focus on basic construction drawing and presentation techniques including top view, plan, elevation, section, three dimensional drawings such as axonometric, isometric and oblique perspectives. In the subsequent nine weeks, it will concentrate more on subjects related to building construction in architecture such as building loads and basic stresses (compression, tension, bending, buckling, and shear), building regulations in Turkey and implications for site planning, and particular building components, i.e. foundations and walls. Credits: (2- 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

AR 152 Building Technology and Science II The course covers analytic study of two structural components: floors and roofs. In the first eight weeks, it focuses on solid and suspended floors, floor types, reinforced concrete, timber, and steel floors. Students will deliver presentations about selected topics and will submit midterm homework designing a floor system for a particular project limited to the capacities of given materials like reinforced concrete, timber, and steel. In the subsequent six weeks, they will work on roof systems, roof types (flat and hipped ones) and steel and timber roofs. By the end of the course, they will be able to decipher the structural system of roofs chosen from among building examples in the world and present the system by preparing system model(s) and construction drawings. Credits: (2 - 4) 4; ECTS Credits: 5

AR 190 Summer Practice I Course aims at improving three-dimensional thinking and drawing skills of first-year students of both Architecture and City Planning. It offers students familiarity with fieldwork studies as well as experience in using construction drawing, topographical drawing, and measured drawing techniques. Ten work-day practice in measured drawing: introduction to use of measurement techniques and preparation of measured drawings of historical buildings in Izmir. Twenty work-day practice in topographical mapping: introduction to use of surveying equipment, topographic readings, measurement techniques and their applications. Students are trained on land—preferably a sloppy one—with buildings in the İzmir Institute of Technology campus site. Credits: ( - ) ; ECTS Credits: 6

AR 201 Architectural Design I The 2nd year spring semester project is chosen as a basic design problem with a simple programme that highlights the fundamental basic design characteristics in architectural design. The basic architectural design features introduced in the course are the following: Dimension studies. Studies on the elements of space in architecture. Introduction to site topography. Introduction to ergonomic dimensioning. Basic climate control in architecture. Organisation of spaces in the design with function and site data schemes. Basic architectural design element composition. Total building area of the architectural project is less than 500 m² and the functions in the design are kept simple in order to inform students easily of different issues in design. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

AR 202 Architectural Design II Special emphasis of this course is on site in regard to specific physical restrictions such as being an ecologically vulnerable land, sloppy area, located in warm climate or high altitude, etc. Students concentrate on environmental conditions of the site and develop thoughts on case-specific climatic facts, urban or rural context, and/or extant landscape. Total building area of the architectural project is less than 1000 m². Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

AR 221 History and Theory of Architecture I This course will offer a wide range of subjects including built form, imitation, innovation, religious architecture, existential space and discuss these subjects form a critical perspective with reference to architectural examples throughout history. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 222 History and Theory of Architecture II The second in the architectural history & theory series, the course covers the eras of prehistory, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Rome. The important artistic, architectural and cultural developments in these eras are analysed both synchronically and diachronically in order to understand the significance of each period not only in itself, but also in relation to the others. It has to be noted that despite the typical chronological organisation of this course, which parallels 'Western' architectural history writing, it aims to move beyond the limits of Western architectural history. The aim of the course is to develop a critical view that will enable students to question, to inquire, and to interpret. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 223 Approaches to Architectural Design This course emphasises the investigation of the design process rather than the design product. Students will become familiar with different views of design as a process and different ways of studying this process. The course will introduce important debates concerning diverse methodologies in the area of design studies and several case studies from the history and practice of architecture that illustrate different approaches to design issues. Students are expected to investigate the evolution of design ideas through small workshops in which different methods are introduced as well as through fieldwork. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 224 Psychology and Architecture The course explores psychological aspects of the two main components of the architectural end product, namely the spatial-organisational and building aspects. It introduces theories from environmental psychology, a sub-discipline within applied psychology that started in the 1960s when problems and options of humanity’s future had gained importance due to increasing industrialisation. It discusses findings from the first studies of environmental psychology which were initiated within the disciplines dealing with the built environment such as architecture and planning. Debates on the theories and findings of environmental psychology will highlight problems of architecture and planning relevant to the increasing complexity of environmental problems and the growing gap between the designer and the user (or client), and will emphasise the necessity of a new way of looking towards human phenomena. Mental and behavioural considerations are encouraged both for a desire in creating better environments and to understand the interaction between psychological processes and architectural approaches. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 231 Structures in Architecture I General Principles. Force Vectors. Equilibrium of a Particle. Force System Resultants. Equilibrium of Rigid Body. Basic Structural Analysis. Internal Forces. Centre of Gravity and Centroid. Moment of Inertia. By the end of this course, students will be able to deal with the concept of equilibrium and acquire the knowledge of the concept of structural analysis with reference to statically determinate trusses, beams, and the properties of surfaces used in mechanics. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 232 Structures in Architecture II Normal, shear, and bearing stresses. Normal and shear strains. Modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio. Statically determinate and indeterminate problems (Axial Loading). State of stress and state of strain. Generalised Hooke’s Law. Stresses in beams. Deflection of beams. Torsion of circular shafts. Combined stresses. Buckling of columns. Introduction to statically indeterminate systems. By the end of this course, students will have expanded their knowledge of static in terms of the mechanics of deformable bodies and become familiar with methods of structural analysis. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 251 Building Technology and Science III Stair system solutions of different shaped staircases. Stair typologies and terminology of the systems. Balancing of circular stairs. Stair constructions (masonry, concrete, wooden, steel staircases). Window system and the joinery elements terminology. Window types of varying size and function. Window frame materials (wooden, metal, plastic based frames). Joinery systems of various frame types and dimensioning exercises. Door system and joinery elements terminology. Door types of varying size and function. Door system materials (wooden, metal, plastic based frames and doors). Joinery systems of various door systems and dimensioning exercises. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 252 Building Technology and Science IV Finishing Construction. Lightweight Exterior Walls (Curtain Walls and Cladding). Assembly Methods of Curtain Walls. Moisture and Thermal Protection (General Consideration and Functional Requirements). Moisture Control and Thermal Insulation on various parts of buildings (Roofs, Basement, etc.). Lightweight Interior Walls – Partitions. Surface Covering Materials on Walls. Surface Covering Materials on Floors. Surface Covering Materials on ceiling soffit. Suspended Ceilings. Special Construction Works – Wet Areas (Bathrooms, Restrooms). Special Construction Works – Wet Areas (Kitchens). Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 264 Computer Aided Architectural Design Introduction: Designing with Computers, CAAD Programs. ArchiCAD 8.0: The worksheet, pull down menus, toolbars, buttons, line, arc, circle. Columns, walls, doors, windows. Slabs and layer systems. Stairs, roofs, object creating. Sections and elevations. Dimensioning level and elevation dimension settings, texts and fills. Rendering settings, camera tool, light and materials. 2D presentation: processing images in Photoshop. Using Plotmaker Module, plotmaker drawings and layouts. Animation and Sun study. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 301 Architectural Design III The project site size and the programme are larger than the one in AR 202 and the project problem is more complex. The design studio covers the following topics: Development of housing projects in tandem with an overview of existing procedures, mechanism of housing, planning, design and production in Turkey. Evaluation of qualitative and quantitative aspects of existing housing stocks or other multi-block functions. Evaluation of historical or natural environments in or out of city centres by site visits and site analysis studies. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

AR 302 Architectural Design IV The course consists of a semester-long design project with emphasis on urban design issues. The project comprises design of a complex of buildings located on a specific area that displays urban problems such as transportation and land use. The project is developed in the light of building code requirements, main decisions made on the urban scheme and land relation analysis. Students work on the same project throughout the semester. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

AR 321 History and Theory of Architecture III This course provides an introduction to the built environment and architectural style and practice from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Enlightenment. It traces the range of architectural styles that shaped daily life, religious and socio-political experience, and civic spectacle, while concentrating on the evolution of the social status of architect and architecture, the practice and conditions of architecture, and the rise and development of urbanism and of the natural sciences. It introduces students to the interrelated fields of architecture, art history, and engineering and explores exemplary buildings in their structure and history-specific function. In chronological order, the themes of the course are: The medieval city; medieval culture and the status of the architect; practice and conditions of architecture; the City of God and the City of Man: allegory and architecture; Romanesque architecture & Gothic architecture. Scholasticism, optic science and the art of perspective; the rise of architectural drawing; the rise of architectural theory; the question of style and ornament; architect, city, and politics; Alberti and Rome; Bramante and Rome. The Renaissance city as political spectacle; architectural style as ethico-political criticism. Civitas and the ‘fold’: Baroque Projects; the centralised state and the codification of classicism. Palladianism, neo-classicism, nature classicised. The picturesque, historicism, and the search for a new style. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 322 History and Theory of Architecture IV This course will focus on the history of Islamic architecture and Anatolian architecture during and before the Turko-Islamic period. It reviews a number of representative architectural examples (mosques, madrasas, mausolea, etc.) from various periods and places and discusses their architectural, urban, and stylistic traits in conjunction with their historical, political, and intellectual environments. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 324 Vernacular Architecture This course provides a general framework for vernacular architecture. It offers an overview of differentiated Anatolian residential architecture in historical perspective and focuses on ways of understanding vernacular form through case studies including buildings, settlements, and scattered groups. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 325 & AR 326 Interrelations Between Linguistic and Spatial Arts I & II The relationship between verbal and visual-spatial arts has been the source of one of the most prominent experiments in western aesthetics and in the epistemology of art and building which may be dated back to Gilgamesh and the Iliad, and the building of Uruk and Thebes. The first semester of the course traces the classical paradigm by focusing on parallels between specific works, dramatising the approaches artists, architects, and writers have taken over time towards the other arts. After a detailed survey of the classical phase of the topic which takes us from archaic and ancient times through classical antiquity and the Middle Ages through canonical passages in Gilgamesh, Homer, Virgil, Romanesque sculpture, Roman de la rose, Cimabue, Giotto, and Gothic architecture, we will look at work by Dante, Petrarch, Brueghel and Mantegna; Michelangelo and Shakespeare’s poetry on sculpture and architecture; Shelley and Keats’ archaeological poems; and Williams, Auden, Alma-Tadema, and Gérôme. Excursions will be made into uses of classical art in contemporary popular culture as exemplifying the continuity of tradition. The second semester of the course developes perspectives on epistemological and aesthetic problems emerging from the reflection on the relationship among language, visuality, and space in contemporary culture. The semester’s curriculum traces the critique of the classical paradigm in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through the critical models of Mallarmé and Manet in the spheres of language, image, and space. Credits: (3 - 0) 3, (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4, 4

AR 327 Orientalism and Architecture The course focuses on orientalism in architecture and responses to it through the analysis of examples chosen from Ottoman and European buildings from the 18th century to the present. The discussion of architecture is strengthened by examples chosen from visual and literary arts, especially travel notes and 19th-century orientalist paintings from France and England. Course outline: Key Terms: Orient vs. Occident. Reading the Arabian Nights. Political Map of the World: 16th century and after. Traveler’s Tales. Origin of the word Harem. Imperial harem. Harem & Travelers’ Tales. Orientalism in Painting. Harem in Western Literature. Said. Kabbani. Oriental art and fashion in the Ottoman Empire . British and French Architectural Examples. Oriental Architecture in Istanbul. Oriental Architecture in Istanbul. Nationalism and Architecture. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 331 Structures in Architecture I Overview of the Static of Structures. Stress analysis of statically determinate structures. Drawing of shear force, axial force and moment diagrams of determinate structures. Trusses. Beams and Frames. Arches. Cable Systems. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 332 Sutructures in Architecture IV Structural characteristics of Statically Indetermined Structures. Stress Analysis of Indeterminate Beams and Frames: Analysis of Indeterminate Beams and Frames by moment-area theorems; Analysis of Indeterminate Beams and Frames by the Slope-Deflection Method; Analysis of Indeterminate Beams and Frames by the Moment-Distribution Method. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 351 Building Technology and Science V Heat transfer, solar geometry and shading, environmental control systems, passive heating and cooling, heat and humidity, lighting, acoustical concepts, thermal and acoustical properties of building materials. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

AR 352 Building Technology and Science VI By the end of this course, students will have become informed about using active systems in building design and construction and have become familiar with relevant concepts in mechanical engineering. The course introduces building concepts of physics. It focuses on four main topics of active systems in architecture: HVAC systems, fire control, illumination, and building automation systems. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

AR 353 Building Economics Architecture and economics. Cost estimating methods. Bidding strategies. Time value of money. Discounted cash flow mechanics. Present worth calculations, equilavent annual-worth calculations. Rate of return comparisons. Structural analysis of alternatives, replacement analysis, financial analysis. Analysis of public projects. Effects of inflation. Decision making techniques. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 364 Advanced Communication Tecniques in Computer Aided Architectural Design This course covers advanced computer aided presentation techniques in architecture. First, export methods from Photoshop 8.0, Atlantis Render 4.5 and Adobe Premiere 4.5 are taught. Secondly, advanced rendering methods, computer based animations and films are introduced. Finally, advanced graphic processing of an architectural presentation is taught. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 390 Summer Practice The course aims at improving architectural design skills of third year students. It is a practicum in architectural office formulated as a self-training method in architectural design education. The course offers experience in an architectural office environment regarding relations of projects and implementation and various office procedures. It is expected that students will work on any design problem while observing and participating in regular office work. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

AR 402 Architectural Design V Students will develop skills in solving architectural problems with large programmes such as hotels, hospitals, holiday villages, office complexes, etc. The final drawing will carry the characteristics of an applicable project. They will also acquire skills of working with building groups of similar or different sized elements. The subject of the graduation project will be determined by the current teaching committee of the Faculty of Architecture. Students will develop their individual projects under guidance of critiques received in the course of the semester. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 14

AR 421 History and Theory of Architecture V The fifth course in the architectural history-theory series covers 19th-century European and American architecture. The important architectural, artistic, cultural and scientific developments in this period are analysed both synchronically and diachronically in order to understand their significance in our contemporary architectural terminology. It has to be noted that despite its typical chronological organisation, this course aims to move beyond the limits of a progressivist approach to architectural history. At the end of the semester students will have acquired a critical perspective by which they will be able to question and interpret recent architectural assumptions. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 422 History and Theory of Architecture VI Lectures include social and historical relations between western and non-western cultures after the development of capitalist economies and the Industrial Revolution. Western effects in the built environment and architectural end products in Turkey are exemplified in chronological order. The main lecture titles of the course are: the Nineteenth Century, First National Architecture, Early Republican Period, Second National Architecture, Architecture of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, effects of the postmodern era on Turkish architecture, and recent trends in Turkish architecture. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 431 Structures in Architecture IV Students will become familiar with materials of skeletal structures. They will learn about the basic characteristics of steel and reinforced concrete. The concepts of axially loaded columns, beams under flexural effects, single reinforcement, double reinforcement 'T' cross section, design with respect to shear force are introduced. Characteristics of reinforced concrete and steel structures: Axially loaded columns. Beams with single and double reinforcement. Beams axially loaded with large eccentricities. Design of beams with respect to shearing effects. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 432 Structures in Architecture V Students will become familiar with structural elements such as slabs, footings, retaining wall, and the concepts of pre-tensioning and post-tensioning and the basic principles of steel design. One way-two way slab design. Types of footings and design of footings. Retaining wall design. The concept of pre-tension and the methods of pre-tension. The connection of structural steel elements. The fundamentals of steel design. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 441 Ecological Studies in Architecture The objective of the course is to carry out a discovery process based on analysis and recognition of the steadily broadening scope of ecological approaches in the theory and practice of the architectural profession. The student will become aware of the fact that ecological and sustainable design approaches cannot be classified merely as architectural movements. The course starts with the historical evolution of ecological design in architecture by means of contextualising the relationship between human beings and nature within particular aspects, e.g. environmental movements, political distinctions, and development activities particularly in the last three decades of the twentieth century. Then it will focus on the fact that complexities and implications of ecological architecture partly merge with the sustainable approach to design. Lectures will prove this fact by presenting a selective survey of different approaches, strategies and design solutions from Turkey and other countries. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 452 Project and Building Management Students explore issues of cost, quality, time, productivity in the construction industry. They are expected to aquire basic understanding of the project-based environment and ultimately come to understand the organisation and management issues of an architectural design office and learn to define, plan, execute, and complete a building project. Construction industry in general. Architectural design office organisation. Stake holder analysis in the construction industry. Phases of a building project. Kano model for quality improvement. Quality function deployment model for customer requirements and needs. Project variables. Project planning. Implementing. Close out phase. Time value of money calculations. Decision making. Project communications management. Project leadership and teamwork issue. Quality management issues. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 455 Glass in Architecture After the Enlightenment, glass was known as a revolutionary scientific tool which enlarged the human horizon of knowledge. It was widely accepted that through lenses in telescopes and microscopes the scientific reality beyond corporeal perception became accessible in both macro and micro scales. Likewise, in the medievalera, glass had served as a mysterious agent mediating between the higher reality, God, and the human being. In the Gothic Cathedral, however, rather than offering an access to truth, glass was used to bring out its incommensurability. In Modern Architecture the use of this paradoxical instrument, whose signification oscillated between sight and blindness, gave rise to numerous ground-breaking questions in the architectural discipline, which have not been yet elucidated. This course draws attention to the introduction of glass into the architectural discipline as a modern element. In view of prototypical buildings designed by well-known architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Bruno Taut, and Le Corbusier, students will explore the use of glass and the lexicon associated with it. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 461 Architecture of Urban Settings Exploration of the urban design concepts, both contemporary and historical, in order that students obtain a clear understanding of the urban environment in which each individual building has to be viewed as an integral part. Urban space, its elements and different hierarchies of urban communication will also be covered. By the end of this course, students will have come to understand ‘the city’ as a collective work of architecture with an emphasis on ‘pattern’, ‘form’ and ‘elements’ of urban space throughout history. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

AR 543 & AR 544 Reading Pictures/Viewing Texts I & II In the two-semester sequence, the student will acquire competence in interpreting difficult cultural material in its pictorial, sculptural, architectural, and poetic manifestations and in the theory of the said (Aristotelian, Hegelian, deconstructionist, etc.); develop perspective on the question of mimesis in western culture, the nature of its persistence, and the emergence of its critique in modernity. First semester: introduction: the problem of Laocoön; the hero’s arms & the epic wall painting; medieval iconoclasm and iconography; Scholasticism, optic science, and illumination; noli me tangere; the Renaissance paragone; Reformation and iconoclasm; emblem books; vraisemblence, Baroque and absolute monarchy; the formation of the canon; the rise of archaeology and the art of the ruin; historical mourning; Romanticists reading the archaeological fragment; the museum. Second semester: critique of the classical paradigm in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The model of the critique is constituted empirically through the detailed reading of Mallarmé and Manet in the spheres of language, image, and space, and proceeds with detailed readings of other prominent artists and writers. Credits: (3 - 0) 3, (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6, 6

AR 701 Research Methods 1: Introduction to Fields of Research in Architecture The content and level of this course consist for each student of the topic of his or her doctoral thesis and the level of research which the student has attained at the time of taking the course. The course guides in the researching of the specific topic and writing of the thesis proposal and, for the more advanced student, parts of the thesis itself. It intends to be of use to the beginning student with the merest notion of his/her field of concentration as well as to the more advanced student with a clearly articulated thesis argument. The concrete piece of writing that will be produced and refined in the course of the semester by each participant is The Review of the Literature. For, concentrating on the Review will enable instruction in bibliographic research on the doctoral level, ways of negotiating methodological and other technical options and tools in one’s field, exercise in wielding specialised terminology, and training in, and grasp of, the descriptive, analytic, and argumentative modes of academic writing. In class discussion, emphasis will be on the discussion of concrete writing samples by class participants. We will work on the Review until each member has a draft developed to the best possible point in the given stage of research and reflection. Credits: (2-2) 3, ECTS Credits: 4

AR 753 & AR 754 Readings in the History of Architectural Theory I & II The practice of architecture is inseparable from the theory of architecture just as the latter is inseparable from the interpretation of any architectural object. This is as much valid for understanding the present as it is for reading the past. It is equally certain that even a cursory appreciation of contemporary architectural theory runs through a firm grasp of the ‘classical paradigm’, viz. Vitruvius’ De architectura of the first century BC through treatises of the eighteenth century. Thus this two-semester course consists of the close reading of significant architectural treatises with an eye to the cultural and conceptual environment that determined the origins of a theoretical language for architecture and the rise of architectural theory as a discrete area of reflection. Given the essential characteristics of the classical paradigm, the course will focus on the continuity and change in theoretical terminology and values through centuries, cultures, and languages, and interpret their causes, along with attention paid to social institutions and interests invested in architecture. The first term of the course will trace the topic from the archaic period through the early Renaissance. It will start from before Vitruvius in order to identify the variety of sources (epic poetry, ethics, politics, theology, historiography, etc.) from which architectural discourse derived. The second term of the course will trace the topic from Filarete and Michelangelo to Goethe. Credits: (3 - 0) 3, (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6, 6

AR 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific historical topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 9

AR 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific historical topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 9

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Department of City & Regional Planning

CP 111 Urbanisation and City Planning

CP 164 Computer Applications for Designers

CP 190 Summer Practice

CP 202 Planning Design I

CP 231 History of Thought and Technology

CP 232 History and Built Environment I

CP 241 Urban Sociology

CP 253 Statistical Methods for Planners

CP 254 Economics for Designers and Planners

CP 256 Quantitative Techniques in Planning

CP 262 Planning and Landscape Technology

CP 264 Basic Computer Science

CP 290 Summer Practice

CP 301 Planning Design II

CP 302 Planning Design III

CP 331 Planning Theory

CP 334 Planning Project Management

CP 333 History and Built Environment II

CP 336 Urbanisation and the Environment

CP 338 Legal Issues as a Subject of Drama

CP 343 Urban Economics

CP 353 Urban Transportation Planning I

CP 354 Urban Transportation Planning II

CP 356 Real Estate Economics

CP 362 Urban Infrastructure Systems

CP 381 Issues of Urban Development and Planning

CP 382 Introduction to Visual Arts

CP 383 Urban Renewal Theory and Practice

CP 385 Case Studies in Urban Planning and Design

CP 386 Principles of Spatial Design and Aesthetics

CP 387 Technology and Modernity in Urban Planning Discourse

CP 388 Urban Form and Urban Life

CP 390 Summer Practice

CP 401 Urban Design

CP 402 Planning Design IV

CP 431 Ecological Planning

CP 432 Turkish Urban Planning History

CP 434 Urban Policy, Planning and Practice

CP 451 Technology and Environmental Analysis

CP 461 Case Studies in Urban Infrastructure and Design

CP 462 Geographic Information Systems

CP 465 Computer Simulation Models

CP 471 Urban Housing

CP 475 Principles of Operations Research

CP 477 The Law and Politics of Land Use

CP 478 Transportation Issues

CP 481 Urban Research Methods

CP 482 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Planning

CP 483 Preservation of Urban Spaces

CP 484 Urban Archaeology

CP 486 Public Space Design Policies

CP 500 Master's Thesis

CP 501 Studio Options in City Planning

CP 502 Studio Options in City Planning

CP 503 Urban Infrastructure Studio I

CP 504 Urban Infrastructure Studio II

CP 510 Planning Theory

CP 511 Research Design and Methods

CP 513 Introduction to Infrastructure Planning

CP 514 Thesis Research

CP 521 Economic Structure Of Cities

CP 522 Decision Theory And Project Evaluation In Urban Planning

CP 523 Economic and Financial Analysis of Infrastructural Systems

CP 525 Decision Making Approaches in Urban Planning

CP 527 Static Optimisation & Decision Analysis

CP 528 History of Cities

CP 530 Transportation Policy and Planning

CP 531 Urban Infrastructure Planning

CP 533 Urbanisation Environmental Quality and Infrastructures

CP 535 Public Transportation Systems Operations

CP 541 Ecological Approach In City Planning Process

CP 542 The Rise of Three-Dimensional Space: Perspective Painting, Urban Planning and the            Reconstitution of the Space of Life

CP 543 Legal And Ethical Issues Of Infrastructural Planning

CP 546 Principles of Sustainable Development

CP 551 History Of Urbanisation And Physical Planning In Turkey

CP 552 Housing and Land Policy

CP 553 The Order of the Law and the Individual Sense of Justice

CP 561 Remote Sensing and Image Processing

CP 562 Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems

CP 563 Waste Water And Refuse Disposal Technologies

CP 564 Water Resources

CP 569 New and Developing Technologies for Planning

CP 570 Urban Change and Conservation Planning

CP 583 Planning Energy Systems

CP 584 Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning

CP 591 Seminar

CP 592 Seminar

CP 700 Doctoral Thesis

CP 702 Studio Options in City Planning

CP 704 Studio Options in City Planning

CP 706 Studio Options in Preservation Planning

CP 711 Urban Politics and Land-Use Policy

CP 712 Planning Theory II

CP 713 Organisation

CP 715 Urban Land in Anatolian Cities in the Ottoman Period

CP 716 Current Issues in Social Theory

CP 717 Sociology of Knowledge

CP 718 Concepts of Ottoman Urban Kulliye

CP 720 Urban Economics

CP 721 Economics for the Built Environment

CP 722 Globalisation Process in Developing Countries

CP 735 Spatial Methodologies

CP 740 Housing

CP 750 Urban Infrastructure Systems

CP 751 Communication Theory

CP 753 Planning Marine Ports and Structures

CP 756 Location of the Infrastructure Elements Within Urban Texture

CP 760 Sustainable Urbanisation

CP 762 Cyber Space

CP 764 The Production of Space

CP 768 Government CP 771 History of Urban Form

CP 773 Urban Regeneration

CP 774 Management in Preservation Planning

CP 775 Survey, Analysis and Evaluation of Historic Environment

CP 776 Selected Topics in Preservation Planning

CP 777 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Preservation Planning

CP 779 Planning of Recreational Areas

CP 781 Industrial Location And Space Economy

CP 782 Location of Ship Building Industries

CP 783 Rural Planning

CP 785 Furnishing The Cities

CP 790 Statistical Modeling and Forecasting

CP 796 Preparation of Doctoral Thesis Proposal

CP 821 Special Studies

CP 823 Special Studies

CP 825 Special Studies

CP 827 Special Studies

CP 829 Special Studies

CP 833 Special Studies

CP 835 Special Studies

CP 837 Special Studies

CP 839 Special Studies

CP 841 Special Studies

CP 921 Special Topics

CP 923 Special Topics

CP 925 Special Topics

CP 927 Special Topics

CP 929 Special Topics

CP 933 Special Topics

CP 935 Special Topics

CP 937 Special Topics

CP 939 Special Topics

CP 941 Special Topics

 

CP 111 Urbanisation and City Planning The objective of the course is to give students initial professional orientation in issues of urbanisation and city planning through the following key topics: Urbanisation. Types of urban settlements. Urban Economy. Urban Land. Urban Morphology. Urbanisation and natural environment. Urban land use, infrastructure and transportation. Urban Planning. Planning problems of Turkey. Urban design and planning process. Development plans, renewal and conservation issues. Administrative and legal aspects of city planning. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 164 Computer Application for Designer Basic Computer Science is the first in a series of computer-related courses in City and Regional Planning and Architecture. The course covers the basics of operating systems and software packages like Microsoft Office Suite and ways in which these software packages could be used through the rest of students’ undergraduate education. Credits: (1 - 2) 2; ECTS Credits: 3

CP 190 Summer Practice Ten-day practicum in measured drawing: introduction to use of measurement techniques and preparation of measured drawings of historical buildings in Izmir. Twenty-day practicum in topographical mapping: introduction to use of surveying equipment, topographic readings, measurement techniques and their applications. Students are trained in an area— preferably sloppy one — in İzmir Institute of Technology Campus Site. Credits: (0 - 0) 0; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 202 Planning Design Studio I The introductory planning design studio is concerned with understanding, planning and design of a small town. It is intended to offer students basic concepts in the planning, form and structure of urban settlements and includes the development of skills in reading maps and using graphical language and comprehension of geographical data, problem identification and creativity in alternative solutions. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

CP 231 History of Thought and Technology The course undertakes study of the development of technological thought through the ages. In this course we are interested in the whole spectrum of the mind. An important feature of the course contents is their stress on the interplay of ideas from different fields (i.e. philosophy and politics, architecture, art and philosophy, planning and philosophy, etc.). Secondly, the history of ideas must be coupled with a concrete knowledge of the events that took place at the same time. Students should see the influence of events on ideas and of ideas on events. Therefore, this course stresses the impact of technical and social inventions, political and economic systems that go hand in hand with new ideas. It also focuses on the outlook of a man (e.g. a philosopher) or of a group of men (e.g. humanists), who epitomise a way of thinking. Past ideas are not dead thoughts, even when they are no longer contemporary for they remain ingrained as steps in the evolution of contemporary ideas. This course is the history of the life of ideas (thoughts): active, mobile and changing. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 232 History and Built Environment I History and Built Environment series (I, II) examine the history of the built environment in relation to the philosophical, social, economic, technological, and political context of the historical period studied. History and Built Environment I particularly aims, through lectures and readings, at introducing the fundamental trends in urban planning from early settlements in Anatolia (Çatalhöyük) to the Industrial Revolution. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 241 Urban Sociology This course aims at developing students’ knowledge and understanding of the nature and structure of urban areas and social formations in the cities, and to enable growth of their thought about urban issues without divorcing social and spatial issues from each other, by taking into consideration multi-dimensional relationships between urban space, time, and social formations. It covers theoretical and analytical discussion of spatial, historical, and cultural aspects of urban forms and concentrates on topics such as the roots of urban sociology, processes and problems of urbanisation, urban life and urban culture, urban social geography, social stratification and spatial differentiation. These issues will be elaborated on by going through approaches and theoretical perspectives developed in different disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, history, economics, geography, etc. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 253 Statistical Methods for Planners The role and use of statistical methods in the study of urban and regional issues; elementary statistics, applicable methods of probability, descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis, testing, regression analysis and the use of microcomputer statistical packages. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 254 Economics for Designers and Planners Introduction to basic macro economic concepts, national growth, gross-national product, income distribution, regional inequalities, theories of the development process: neoclassical, structuralist and other approaches. Economic structure and planning experience during the Republican period in Turkey. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 256 Quantitative Planning Techniques The course material introduces statistical and economical methods of data analysis in order to investigate how they provide empirical answers to the sort of questions planners might raise. Emphasis is two-fold: on methods themselves, and on assessing and understanding the application of these methods. Range of application includes models of trend analysis, demographic models, and economic models, all of which are critical to the planner’s task. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 262 Planning and Landscape Technology The course is organised to include an examination of various interpretations of landscape meaning, exploration of forces, influences and issues affecting the design and management of the landscape, introduction to the history of landscape architecture from the beginnings of western and eastern civilisations to the present emphasising changing attitudes towards nature and the relationship between historic and contemporary landscapes, and an examination of fundamental landscape design issues by giving a basic language of landscape design that includes design components, materials, and guidelines. Credits: (4 - 0) 4; ECTS Credits: 3

CP 264 Basic Computer Science This course aims to teach the knowledge and skills needed to develop technical designs and record those designs on paper and on the computer. Major topics covered in the course include precision drawing techniques, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and architectural design. Individual design projects will make up a large part of the course. Students also will receive significant experience with AutoCAD and other leading software. The course teaches students basic AutoCAD knowledge and drafting skills and concentrates on developing concepts within AutoCAD that can be adapted in the field of urban planning, urban design, and architecture. 2D drawing techniques and basic drawing in 3D is taught. Additionally, other leading drawing software packages are introduced. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 3

CP 290 Summer Practice Summer field work in urban environment. Survey of social, physical, institutional and economic features of the city. Preparation of an analytical report for the studied urban setting. At least six weeks of full time study. Credits: (0 - 0) 0; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 301 Planning Design Studio II This planning studio aims at developing in students an understanding of the structural and spatial organisation of several settlements in a large or metropolitan area and thereby enable them to learn how to develop sectoral policies in relation to planning principles and design standards of these areas. Regional/sub-regional planning and development, regional/sub-regional economy, growth strategies/growth management, Regional Planning Concept and implementations in Turkey. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

CP 302 Planning Design Studio III Application of city planning principles and practice to the development/redevelopment of a small/medium sized urban settlement. Data analysis and evaluation to understand the different sectors of a city and the design of its master and implementation plans in line with Turkish planning laws, standards and practice. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

CP 331 Planning Theory Development of planning thought. A review of attempts to understand contemporary city and city planning process. The ways in which theory can be used for decision making and urban planning processes. Political, organisational, practical-ethical aspects of planning practice. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 333 History and Built Environment II History and Built Environment series (I, II) examine the history of the built environment in relation to the philosophical, social, economic, technological and political context of the historical period studied. History and Built Environment II particularly aims, through lectures and readings, at introducing the fundamental trends in urban planning from the Industrial Revolution to recent developments. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 336 Urbanisation and Environment Ecology, ecosystem, threshold and carrying capacity. Environmental problems, the effects of urbanisation on the environment, environmental approaches to planning. Sustainable development, sustainable urban development. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 3

CP 338 Legal Issues as a Subject of Drama Though at first glance the course is a canonical course in the genre of tragedy, the particular focus is geared toward the student of city and regional planning and design and intends to enrich this student’s sense of the politico-psychological meaning of the polis—city and community—and social life prior to the twentieth century. It conveys this historical sense through that genre of discourse which has perhaps most trenchantly articulated the meaning and responsibility of humans living together in space built by civilisation. The historical premise of the course is that ‘tragedy’ is a discourse that performs a specific, aggrandising role within a social order, and that it flourishes in particular moments in history, i.e., when a society finds itself in the point of transition between two orders, two laws, two codes of ethics and of knowledge. Obvious examples are the fourth century BC in Athens, the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in England and in France, the eighteenth century in Germany, the nineteenth in Russia, and the late twentieth century everywhere in the west. The texts are drawn from these cultures. Sophocles, Shakespeare, Lessing, Strindberg, and Chekhov will be discussed with reference to the encounter between the individual and the polis and the legalistic concepts of justice, fairness, rights of the individual vs. rights of the community, natural right, responsibility, usurpation and legitimacy; and the ethical and psychological concepts of courage, loyalty, familial duty, and piety. Themes of the course are: between two worlds: tragedy as legalistic and transitional discourse; blindness (hamartia) and wisdom (sophia); the space of tragedy: women and confinement. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 343 Urban Economics Relationship between land use planning and urban economics; concepts of price mechanism, elasticity, externality; location theory. Residential location, filter-down theory, trade-off theory, market equilibrium in the city, bid-price curve, residential density and household behaviours, social agglomeration. Manufacturing in the cities, concentration in space, external economies, theory of industrial location, agglomeration economies, economies of scale, inner-city industries, incubator hypothesis. Offices and office location, insurance, banking and finance, administrative offices. Urban hierarchy, central place theory, rank-size rule, the primate distribution, optimal city size, urban growth, economic base approach. The land market, planning controls, speculation, property development, land ownership, taxation, compulsory purchase. Urban labour markets, inner city employment, income distribution and poverty. Local governments and their finance, urban decline. Planning and welfare economics, planning controls, economic analysis of planning. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 353 Urban Transportation Planning I Urban travel characteristics and trends, demand or market estimation. Urban transportation goals and objectives, planning approaches and models, transportation modes, flow theories, speed-flow relations; Transportation facilities & design of roads, lateral and vertical alignments, public transportation systems design characteristics, public transport capacity analyses, fleet size, level of service and other performance indicators; Road capacity analysis, transportation concepts and emerging issues and technologies, introduction to four-step transportation planning, integration of land use parameters. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 354 Urban Transportation Planning II The Need for Planning, Demand Configuration. Land Use Parameters and Transportation Planning Parameters, Survey data: Traffic Analysis Zones & Centroids, Demographics, Area Definition, Traffic Counts, Screenline Counts, Transit Counts, Network Configuration. Modelling Procedures: Trip Generations: Trip Productions & Attractions, Trip Purposes (HBW, HBO, NHB): Multiple Regression Method, Explanatory Variables, Cross-Classification Method, Other methods (Discrete Choice, QRM, etc.), Trip Balancing / Trip Distributions: Distance decay function, O-D Matrix, Generalized Cost, Growth Factor Method, Gravity Method, Fratar Method, Calibration of Gravity Model, Shortest Paths, TLD. Mode Split : Multinomial Logit, Nested Logit, Utility Aproach (Generalised Cost), Using Stratified Diversion Curves. Traffic Assignment: Network Configuration an the necessary inputs, Wardrop’s Equilibrium, Stochastic User Equilibrium, MNL Approach, Transit Networks and Assignments. Evaluation of the Model Results (Congestion, Air Pollution, Energy, economy, etc.), Performance Criteria, Overall Calibration of the model. Lab experience on Tranus: Introduction to the software & setting up the program. Entering the input data (parameters, network, external distributions). Hands-on Planning Experience (for Base-Year) & Traffic Assignment Results (HW4). Simulations and policy analysis: Introduction to project assessment & reporting program in Tranus. Introduction to goal-oriented policy making in transportation and scenario writing. Basic principles of producing alternative scenarios and simulations. Evaluation of the simulation results & re-trials (tree system). Measuring impacts of the policies. Policy Effectiveness Analysis. Other Evaluation criteria (economic, social, energy, environmental). Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 356 Real Estate Economics The content of the course is arranged to offer basic ability to analyse characteristics of real estate, its investors and its market. At the end of the course, the student will be able to investigate and evaluate value, profitability, and marketability of any and/or alternative real estate investments. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 381 City and Regional Planning This course is composed of two parts and provides an introduction to current issues in planning and urban development as well as new approaches to planning. Some of the issues included are planning ethics, the effects of globalism on cities, participation, social issues such as racism, LULUs, gentrification, gated communities, edge cities, urban sprawl, ecologically sound development, and decentralisation. The approaches examined include postmodern planning, growth management, new urbanism/smart growth, sustainability, and collaborative planning and consensus building. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 383 Urban Renewal Theory and Practice Concepts to be discussed in the classroom include building obsolescence; physical, functional and economic depreciation of buildings and urban areas; factors causing slum and blight formation; slum clearance programmes and associated problems; urban renewal practice; financing and various partners involved in the process; examples from native and foreign cases. Questions below are also some of the issues to be discussed in class: How can we develop and renew urban areas in a more sustainable manner? What are the implications for communities living in renewal areas? Is it possible to extend decision-making to local communities in a way that encourages participation and limits exclusion? Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 385 Case Studies in Urban Planning and Design Theoretical and practical issues of selected urban planning problems or urban design projects. Critical discussion of cases presented or specific proposal developed in urban environment. The main issues comprise problems concerning planning and design of city parts especially city centres and industrial areas. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 390 Summer Practice Experience in public and private planning or development agencies; designed to introduce students to professional employment and actual planning practice. Students work in a department approved agency of their choice. At least four weeks of full time employment. Reports are submitted by both employer and student. Credits: (0 - 0) 0; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 401 Urban Design Application of urban design theory, methods and techniques to specific large scale development and redevelopment endeavours in metropolitan areas. Strategies for change in large areas of cities to be developed over time and involving different actors. Developing designs in natural, man made, historical and cultural outlooks; enabling desirable activity patterns; conceptualising built form; providing infrastructure and services systems. Involves architecture and planning students enjoying work; requires individual designs on design and planning guidelines. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

CP 402 Planning Design Site analysis and data gathering. Morphological analysis. Synthesis and development of individual proposals/strategies. Preparation of detailed projects at street and block levels. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

CP 431 Ecological Planning The role of natural systems in urban planning. Climate, geology, land forms, soil, vegetation and animal populations as the basis of agricultural and industrial technology. Environmental problems in the context of social, economic, and political trends. Competing demands on air, water and land. Technological and legal aspects of environmental issues. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 432 Turkish Urban Planning History The course covers the social, economic and physical transformation of Turkish cities in the Republican Period in conjuction with basic changes in national development policies. These changing periods may be defined as: 1923-1950 period of nationalist economy, 1950-1960 period of multiparty and liberal economy, 1960-1980 period of planned development period, and the past 1980s as the neo-liberal economic policy period. Changes in institutional structure of physical planning, both at national/regional and city levels are discussed in tandem to the above mentioned national policies. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 434 Urban Policy, Planning and Practice The course covers main urban policies in Turkey relevant to migration from rural areas to urban areas, urban land, housing and ‘ gecekondu, transportation in relation with macro social and economic policies. Practices depending on these policies such as ‘mass housing projects’, ‘gecekondu prevention projects’, ‘public transportation projects’ and physical planning practices of rural/urban settlements are discussed. Comparison of these policies and practices with other countries’ - England , France , Sweden , Italy , Spain , China , the U.S.A, the Netherlands , Denmark is undertaken in student research presentations and class discussion. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 461 Case Studies in Urban Infrastructure Planning and Design Selected major urban infrastructure projects are examined including technical infrastructure projects such as terminal areas of main transportation systems (air, bus, rail, port, parking areas), public transportation systems and water, sewage and solid waste disposal plants. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 462 Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have revolutionised the way we manage, analyse and present spatial information. This course focuses on GIS in Urban Physical Planning. Many of the exercises and examples are based on planning issues, but the concepts may be applied to many other disciplines such as government, economics, natural resources, etc. Some of the issues to be covered include the fundamentals of spatial analysis; overview of GIS technology and applications; designing a GIS project; gathering and analysing data and creating thematic maps. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 465 Computer Simulation Models During the past ten years, simulation modeling has entered mainstream use in computational technology. The widespread popularity of computer games like SimCity and Civilisation institutes a clear indication of the extent to which simulation games have permeated popular culture. In this project-based course, students are encouraged to understand the complexity of urban systems through computer simulated urban environments, develop and investigate systems and ideas through their projects. The design and use of games and simulation in the classroom will also be explored as will be research and development issues associated with simulation software. Moreover, various modeling and simulation software packages, criteria for developing the most appropriate simulation for a given situation and methods for evaluating the success and utility of models are discussed. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 471 Urban Housing The course has three objectives: 1) to review the major factors affecting the provision of housing and housing types, particularly in the Turkish context as a rapidly developing country; 2) to take into consideration the typology of housing groups in terms of the structural and spatial forms within a defined process of urban development; 3) to look into the spatial organisation of housing groups and to identify the basic concepts of the spatial enclosure of housing groups. Central issues in housing finance, production, market analysis, and policy development. Public and private actions in the development and redevelopment of urban housing. Developments in housing design and production. Prevailing housing types and mass housing policies. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 477 The Law and Politics of Land Use The course covers basic features of the administrative structure of local and central governments in Turkey and in other countries especially in terms of land use control and planning. Historical analysis of local governments in Ottoman Empire and in the Republican period. Changing role of local governments in the globalisation process. New attempts in the partnerships between different local governments and NGOs in this restructuring process and discussion of the ‘governance’ concept. Analysis of practices and realised projects which pose successful models of the said partnership in Turkey and in other countries. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 478 Transportation Issues In the first part, lectures introduce the subject (issue) investigated and then a case study (subject or area) is undertaken. Case study consists of two parts: (problem) analysis and synthesis (proposal): the issue taken up in case study is analysed thoroughly. Students are then required to write a paper on a local manifestation of the issue, including proposals that must be solutions to the problems observed. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 481 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Planning Having introduced to the students the fundamental information on methodology in the social sciences, this course will focus on different theoretical and methodological positions that relate to urban issues, their conceptions, perspectives and methodological tools and techniques, techniques of data collection and analysis and ways of interpreting findings in social research. Students will design a research project whose theoretical background, conceptual and methodological tools and techniques and way of interpreting findings they will define and structure thoroughly. The subject of the project will be related to any urban issue of their choice. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 482 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Planning Discussion on the urbanisation process in Turkey and the physical planning experience especially after 1980. The Constitution of Turkish Republic adopted in 1982 and its articles relevant to physical environment and the physical planning process. Discussion of the administrative structure of villages, counties and provinces and the distribution of responsibility and authority related with physical development. Definition of village built-up boundary, village boundary, boundaries of municipality and its adjacent area, metropolitan area and metropolitan region, etc. Discussion of laws and regulations related to the administration of metropolitan cities, towns, and villages. Development Act No. 3194 and related regulations. Preservation Act, Tourism Act, Gecekondu Act. Discussion on “planning justice,” “planning ethic,” “public benefit,” and “governance” concepts. Different cases that have been examined and adjudicated by administrative courts. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 483 Preservation of Urban Spaces This course provides an introduction to preservation planning. The themes of the course are: Evolution of the idea of preservation. International conventions, organisations and contemporary approaches. The legal and administrative structure. Classification of physical interventions. Social, economic and cultural dimensions of the preservation process. Case discussions on realised preservation plans. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 484 Urban Archaeology This course provides an introduction to archaeology. It deals with both archaeological findings in contemporary urban areas and stand-alone archaeological urban areas. The themes of the course are: history of archaeology, field techniques: survey and excavation, mound and tumulus, dating methods and chronology, social archaeology, environmental archaeology, experimental archaeology, contemporary scope of archaeology, preservation and revitalisation, case studies and discussion. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 486 Public Space Design Policies The lectures introduce different types of urban space by using examples from countries all over the world. Issues to be discussed are: physical aspects (design, enclosure, landscaping elements, examples of different types of public spaces. e.g. downtown plazas, urban squares); regulatory aspects (decisionmaking process, public participation); social aspects (public space concept, accessibility, uses and users); criteria for successful public space. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CP 500 Master Thesis The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must indicate progress with thesis work. Credits: (0 - 1) 0; ECTS Credits: 15

CP 503 Urban Infrastructure Studio I The objective of this course unit is to introduce landscape architecture, city planning and planning students to an understanding of how cities are dependent upon urban infrastructure for the creation of a habitable and ‘sanitary’ city. The co-ordinating function and interdisciplinary character of the design process is introduced through studio work. Simple and one-dimensional design topics are analysed. Multi- dimensionality of infrastructural projects is emphasised; financial, analytical, legal, and engineering components of projects highlighted. Planning strategies are emphasised. Credits: (4 - 6) 7; ECTS Credits: 7

CP 504 Urban Infrastructure Studio II Interdisciplinary course in infrastructure planning and design directed at students with a degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning or civil engineering. A comprehensive planning and design project emphasising infrastructure technologies and policies in a chosen conflicted area. Credits: (4 - 6) 7; ECTS Credits: 7

CP 510 Planning Theory This course has a two-fold objective: 1) to define the boundaries of urban planning theory and the works that constitute its central focus; and 2) to confront the principal issues that face planners as theorists and practitioners. The genesis and structure of urban planning thought and methods. Economic, political and social factors influencing the development of planning theories and formation of urban structures. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 511 Research Design and Methods This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of the process, components, and methods of empirical research used in the analysis of planning problems and public policy outcomes. The emphasis is on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of various research designs so that the student may develop the skills necessary to judge the appropriateness of those strategies as applied to actual research problems. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 513 Introduction to Infrsturucture Planning Social, financial, economic, legal, ethical and ecological aspects of infrastructure planning. Criteria of infrastructure designs worldwide accepted. Methods of demographic analysis. Recovery of statistical methods applicable to infrastructure analysis. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 514 Thesis Research Science. Scientific behaviour. What is research? Problem definition, thesis. Hypothesis. Maintaining hypothesis, topic. Outline, search subjects. Kinds of literature review. Reading (material). Data. Data compilation, methodology. Research methods. Data collection and analysis techniques, writing. Draft writing. Final writing. Timing Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 521 Economic Structure of Cities Introduction of microeconomics concept analysis. Supply and demand analysis, theories of individual behaviour, competition and monopoly, welfare economics. Economical concept of cost and benefit. Consumers and producer’s surplus, shadow prices and evaluation of non-market cost and benefits. Pricing policies and investment rule. Case studies in development, developing and underdeveloped countries. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 522 Decision Theory and Project Evalution in Urban Planning The objective of the course is to render the student knowledgeble in principles and theories of urban structure and institutions; concepts and logic of planning as a community process and a professional activity; evolution of planning ideas in response to changing social, economic, and environmental conditions within the Turkish political framework; complementary nature of public and private responsibilities; major procedures used by planners. A selective review of major techniques applied in the fields of urban planning and urban policy analysis: cost-benefit and cost effectiveness analysis, ppb, optimisation, goal achievement scenarios and Delphi procedures, metropolitan plan evaluation methods, simulation sensitivity analysis. Review of evaluation studies of new towns, metropolitan plans and public service delivery. Lectures, seminars and student projects. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 525 Decision Making Approaches in Urban Planning This course is primarily designed to provide students with a systematic approach to decision making approaches in urban planning. At the same time, the course contains detailed studies on strategic planning and strategic choice approach. Principles and theories of urban structure and institutions. Concepts and logic of planning as a community process and a professional activity. Evolution of planning ideas in response to changing social, economic, and environmental conditions within the Turkish political framework. Complementary nature of public and private responsibilities. Major procedures used by planners. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 527 Static Optimasitaion & Decision Analysis The objective of this course is to introduce students to the theory, computer algorithms, and planning applications of optimisation methods, also commonly known as mathematical programming (MP). Linear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, Constrained and Unconstraint, Mathematical Optimisations, Shortest Path Algorithms, Queuing Models, Decision Analysis. Credits: (4 - 0) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 530 Urban Transportation Planning and Policy Students will acquire graduate-level competence in transit system structure and operations, types of problems and their handling. Cases are drawn from a wide variety of urban intercity modes of transportation. The economic, political and social implications of decision-making. General introduction to transportation question, theories, models, problems, land-use relations. Transportation System Management (TSM), Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Urban Mass Transportation Policies. Economic and Political aspects, Pricing. Ecological Approach: sustainable city, energy considerations. Human dimension: transportation ethics. Latest developments, Non-traditional concepts and innovations. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 531 Urban Infrastructure Planning The objective of this course unit is to introduce landscape architecture, city planning and planning students to an understanding of the ways in which cities are dependent upon the urban infrastructure to create a habitable and ‘sanitary’ city. Explores advanced and traditional technical systems that are useful in making cities more healthful, liveable and perhaps pleasurable. Discussion encompasses settlement patterns, energy and communications, streets, water supply, sewage, solid waste disposal and other services. Several cities and metropolitan areas analysed as to their operations. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 533 Urbanisation, Environmental Quality and Insfrastructure Global environmental problems: global warming, heat islands, ozone holes, acid rains, radioactive pollution, the pollution of inland waters and pollution of air. Policies to solve the problems, international organisations. Environmental evaluation techniques, environmental impact analysis. Infrastructure planning in improving environmental quality. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 535 Public Transportation Systems Operating The course covers all modes of transport and ranges from specific operational problems through broad issues of government policy and planning. It undertakes multi-disciplinary research and development in s ustainable urban transport, intelligent transport systems, integrated logistics, transport in developing countries. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 541 Ecological Approach in the City Planning Process This course aims to analyse the critical importance of “Ecological Awareness” in urban planning. The course refers to discussions of basic concepts such as ecology, nature, social nature, culture, society and space. Through the discussions, epistemological, ontological and theoretical levels will be considered and related with the practical levels of ecological planning or urban planning in general. The concept of sustainability and explanations of various conceptual notions such as environmental sustainability, social sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable settlements, etc. will be included throughout the discussions within the lecture hours. The role of natural systems in meeting human needs; natural systems, climate, geology, landforms, soil, vegetation and animal population as the basis of agricultural and industrial technologies. Competing demands on air, water and land. Limiting factors. Planning approach considering ecological totality is developed theoretically and practically throughout the course. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 542 The Rise of Three-Dimensional Space: Perspective Painting, Urban Planning, and the Cultural Environment in the Fifteenth Century The course traces the emergence of three-dimensional space in fifteenth-century Italy (with excursions into France ) through close analytic reading of diverse historical documents. The conceptual starting point of the course is the oeuvre of Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472) who wrote the first systematic treatise on painting, the first systematic treatment of building since Vitruvius, numerous ethical, political, and other technical works, and designed façades intending to change the ‘face’ of the city. The generic complexity of Alberti’s work thus provides the jumping-off ground for the kinds of materials the historian must puruse to understand this seminal historical moment that gave rise to the modern professions of planning and design. Against the background of this methodological premise, the course investigates the social, ethical, political, intellectual, economic, commercial, theological, and philological circumstances that determined two contexts in which the three-dimensional model of space was disseminated: perspective painting and planning of the built environment. It studies Alberti’s treatises on these subjects, tracing their sources in documentary evidence from other fields as well as the ways in which the new model was manifested in the visual and spatial works of the period and analyses in depth attempts at urban restructuration such as that by Nicholas V in Rome . It demonstrates the derivation of the model derived from, and its uses in the context of aesthetics, cartography, topography, warfare, worship, etc. on the basis of contemporary ms. documents. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 543 Legal and Ethical Issues of Infastructure Administrative organisation of countries in general. Administrative organisation of Turkey. Distribution of responsibilities to plan, to construct and to run the infrastructure systems through governmental organisations. Legal and ethical responsibilities of managers. Regulations for private and public investors. Individual and corporate rights. Consumer rights. Conservation of natural resources and the environment. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 546 Principles of Sustainable Development The course is devoted to discussion of the meaning, principles and documents of sustainable (urban) development as well as of discussion about the indicators of sustainable (urban) development. The understanding and implementation of sustainable development in city planning in developed and developing countries will also be taken up. The reflection of sustainable development in the policies and institutions in Turkey is another important subject of this course. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 551 Hitory of Urbanisation and Physical Planning in Turkey History of the evolution of Turkish cities. Emphasis on factors in urban growth, the process of urbanisation. Analysis of planning policies and physical planning experience in Turkey. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 552 Housing and Land Policy The course covers basic features of the system of government, administrative structure and land regime of the Ottoman Empire . Basic properties of the timar and miri land regime and their effects on urban and rural settlements. Differences between Ottoman land regime and western feudal system, general physical structure of Ottoman cities. Changing process of this administrative structure and macro policies, declining economic structure of Ottoman Empire and deterioration of the “Ottoman Land System,” discussion of iltizam and mukataa phenomena and Düyun-u Umumiye Organisation; Beginning of the Republican Period, basic features of “nationalist economy,” creation of the new capital city, Ankara. New legal and administrative arrangements in the 1923-1950 period. Beginning of multi-party political system, changing economic policies, beginning of rapid urbanisation in the 1950s and emergence of gecekondu settlements in big cities. Beginning of “planned development” in the 1960s, establishment of “metropolitan planning offices” in metropolitan cities. Radical changes of macro economic policies in the 1980s, decentralisation and privatisation policies, new legal and administrative arrangements, effects of globalisation and European Union process on housing and land policies and on the physical structure of cities. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 561 Remote Sensing and Image Processing The course contains detailed study of remote sensing and image processing for analysis of urban and rural planning studies. Nature of images and remotely sensed data, satellite systems, image analysis and processing, etc. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 562 Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems This course is designed to teach students GIS techniques and GIS database management through series of laboratory exercises in a workshop setting. Students will concentrate on more open-ended planning questions including spatial analysis but requiring judgment and exploration in order to select relevant data and mapping techniques, involve mixing and matching new, local data with extracts from official records (such as census data, parcel data and regional employment and population forecasts), utilise spatial analysis techniques such as buffering, address matching, overlays use other modeling and visualisation techniques beyond thematic mapping, and raise questions about the skills, strategy, and organisational support needed to sustain such analytic capability within a variety of local and regional planning settings. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 563 Waste Water and Refuse Disposal Technologies Mechanical, chemical and biological treatment techniques. Industrial waste water technology. Planning and design of sewerage systems. New sewerage collection systems. Drainage of urban and rural areas. Characteristics of refuses. Collection techniques. Refuse disposal systems. Planning, designing and construction of the disposal system. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 564 Water Resources Engineering Groundwater and surface water sources. Design of water treatment plants. Pressure conduits and open channels. Design of water pipelines, reservoirs and distribution systems. Construction, operation and management of municipal water supply systems. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 569 New and Developing Technologies for Planning The course covers tools and techniques currently available to planners for manipulating, organising and presenting visually-oriented electronic information and critically evaluates the impacts of this technology upon urban and regional planning processes. Specific attention is paid to emerging information technologies that have recently become available to planners and how these change the way people plan. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 570 Urban Change and Conversation Planning Basic issues and planning concepts in historic conservation. Residential and city centre revitalisation, the role of public and private institutions in the process of conservation. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 583 Planning Energy Systems Basic concepts of energy. Types of energy. Energy planning; energy supply and demand planning. System analysis. Energy planning models. The role of energy planning for city planners and architects. Energy transmission and distribution systems. Designing the distribution system within an urban area. Evaluation of new energy resources. Comparison of investment costs of different systems. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 584 Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Theory of communication. Different forms of networked infrastructure. Telecommunication and other urban infrastructure systems. Interaction of urban pattern and communication systems. Cost configuration of the systems. Intelligent city. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 591 Seminar Selection of thesis subject, preparation of preliminary outline of the thesis, oral and written presentation. The course is organised so as to provide students with the theoretical and practical support needed to write their master’s thesis. For that purpose the course starts with a review of the relevant research tools and follows through with specific individual tutorials related to each individual thesis. Credits: (0 - 0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CP 592 Seminar Selection of thesis subject, preparation of preliminary outline of the thesis, oral and written presentation. The course is organised so as to provide students with the theoretical and practical support needed to write their master’s thesis. For that purpose the course starts with a review of the relevant research tools and follows through with specific individual tutorials related to each individual thesis. Credits: (0 - 0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CP 700 Doctoral Thesis The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must demonstrate progress with thesis work.Credits: (0 - 1) 0; ECTS Credits: 15

CP 702 Studio Option in City Planning I Application of planning techniques to specific contemporary urban problems. Issues of urban structure will be investigated and applied to city environment. Students may select among different options. Credits: (2 - 4) 4; ECTS Credits: 8

CP 704 Studio Option in City Planning II Application of planning techniques to specific contemporary urban problems. Issues of urban structure will be investigated and applied to city environment. Students may select among different options.Credits: (2 - 4) 4; ECTS Credits: 8

CP 706 Studio Option in Preservation Planning Studies for the identification of elements and techniques of preservation planning. A detailed study of architectural, natural and socio-economic characteristics of historic sites. Rehabilitation, preservation and development proposals and organisational decisions for a related site. Credits: (2 - 6) 5; ECTS Credits: 5

CP 711 Urban Politics and Land Use Policy The course covers main urban policies in various countries relevant to housing, urban land, planning, transportation and their relationship with macro economic policies in the process of globalisation. Analysis of forces impinging on planning in different countries at the international, national, and urban level and analysis of similarities and differences of each country’s national planning system. Comparison of urban policies and planning practices in countries such as England, France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, China, the USA, the Netherlands, Denmark, etc. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 712 Planning Theory II The content of the course is organised along two vectors: 1) defining the boundaries of urban planning theory and the works that constitute its central focus; and 2) confronting the principle issues that face planners as theorists and practitioners. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 713 Organisation Organisations in general, formal organisation, informal organisation, rumour mongers, organisational structure in public administation, organisational psychology. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 715 Urban Land in Anatolian Cities in the Ottoman Period Analysis of urban property along vectors such as production and division of land into lots and transformation of land ownership. Research methods concerning institutional structure and legal arrangements in Ottoman history prior to westernisation. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 716 Current Issues in Social Theory This course focuses on substantive social theories and related philosophical considerations, different approaches and controversial issues, especially those which carry profound implications for spatial issues. A number of crucial conceptions will be discussed in terms of recent theoretical developments. Major issues and various approaches in social theory will be comparatively and critically examined through selected texts by leading sociologists and philosophers in Phenomenology, Critical Theory, Hermeneutics, Post-Structuralism, Cultural Criticism, etc. The course also includes discussion of the methodological dimensions of those theories and approaches. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 717 Sociology of Knowledge This course concentrates on the sociological understanding of multi- dimensional interactions between specialised knowledge, prevailing modes of thought, social formations and processes, without excluding historical and philosophical perspectives. Having introduced some major issues, fundamental concepts and theories developed in sociology of knowledge and science, some basic topics such as scientific division of labor (i.e. the distinction between the humanities and natural sciences), institutional context of scientific activity, science as social relation, etc. will be discussed. Besides, the course gives an overview of modern modes of knowledge production and approaches to reality with a special emphasis on the historical, philosophical and social conditions of science since the historical instance when modern science appeared as a determinate form of knowledge, i.e. the scientific revolution of the 17th century. One of the major concerns of the course is to pave the way for handing the dichotomy of internal and external accounts of the production of scientific knowledge. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 720 Urban Economics The economic restructuring of cities and regions, discussion of the “world city,” the “global city,” and the “post-industrial city.” “City-regions” as a re-emerging planning unit. Transition from “Fordism” to “Post-Fordism” and spatial preferences of these production. Discussion of the mode of flexible production and revitalisation of pre-existing industrial clusters, changing patterns in residential locations’ “edge city,” “gated communities;” changing spatial pattern of city centres. Forms of service-sector restructuration and emergence of service poles. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 721 Economics for the Built Environment Economics for the Built Environment sets out to explain how “real world” issues of construction and property can be understood by the correct application of economic theory with empirical analysis and examples. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 722 Globalisation Process in Developing Countries Effects of globalisation processes on the development policies of developing countries, international partnerships and agreements, decentralisation and privatisation policies, deregulations related with economic structure and physical planning, changing demographic, economic and spatial structure of these countries and especially of Turkey, inequalities and urban poverty. The restructuring processes in Turkey since the 1980s, international relationships of Turkey with other countries and organisations such as UN, NATO, Council of Europe, OECD, IMF, Candidacy for European Union, etc., increasing mobility of capital at both national and transnational level, ongoing internal migration from rural to urban areas, emergence and spread of the free market, increasing unemployment, poverty and urban crime, changing physical structure of cities, development of new “gecekondu” and illegal settlements, development of luxury housing estates in the fringe area, emergence of shopping malls in big cities. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 735 Spatial Methodologies The Concept of Space. Production of Space. Spatial Formations. Spatial Analysis. Methodologies of Space Analysis. Time and Space. Space Syntax. To identify the basic paradigms concerning time -space totality. To set out the methodological approaches concerning spatial analysis. Credits: (4 - 0) 4; ECTS Credits: 8

CP 740 Housing Interactions of public and private of actions in the development and renewal of urban housing. Housing policy formation; technical, political, economic, physical and ideological components. Determinants of housing policy in Turkey and comparison with other countries. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 750 Urban Infrastructure Systems Infrastructure demand of an urban region and methods for serving these demands. Case studies in traffic, public transportation, water, sewage and solid waste, etc. analysing problems in infrastructure system and alternatives for solving them comprise workshop materials. Topic will be selected as seminar project and be eventually delineated according to student interest. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 753 Planning Marine Ports and Structures Location selection of ports and other marine structures, calculating the capacities, and preparation of their planning programs. Introduction to the practice of integrated assessment in marine affairs through the use of case studies and group analysis projects. Credits: (4 - 2) 5; ECTS Credits: 5

CP 756 Location of the Infrastructure Review of general information and knowledge of infrastructure elements; detailed information on infrastructure elements; connection units and service units located on the land surface; obtaining the location criteria of these units; taking aesthetic and functional measurements into consideration. The Strategic Plan for the Physical Infrastructure and Information Systems guides the evolution of the city master plan.  In this context, three basic issues must be addressed, on which the student will develop a perspective in this course: What should be the urban form and quality of the city? How will the city efficiently and effectively accommodate anticipated needs as well as unknown future expansion of its facilities? What priorities and conditions should guide future improvements in the circulation, digital technology, and other systems (including energy, water, waste, and power) necessary to support the city’s needs? Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 760 Sustainable Urbanisation The course is about environmentally sensitive planning policy and project approaches. Following an introductory contents list including the sustainability concept, economic growth dilemma, exploitation, poverty and urbanisation, globalisation impacts and deep ecology, and the environmental problems at global (air pollution, noise, global warming, etc.) and local (local ozone, SOx, NOx, water, noise) levels, the course scheme narrows down environmental and social aspects of planning and design for an in-depth study at the urban scale (human ecosystems): Introduction to simple cost/benefit analysis techniques on the basis of social, environmental and energy considerations as well as economic ones. Besides energy, equity issues and measurement techniques of supplying equity (such as the Lorenz Curve) will be emphasised. Additionally, the lessons from Anglo- Saxon suburban experience that have formed an argument against car-based cities will be cited. Juxtaposition of world cities of different cultures and how they interpret the sustainable city. Finally, students are expected to prepare a common project on a real application, supplying the accompanying documentation and evaluating the impact of a transportation, housing, renovation, infrastructure, etc. project that recently has been (or, is being) undertaken in Turkey. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 762 Cyberspace This course examines recent developments relevant to cities and new technologies and the resulting economic, social and cultural issues raised by these changes.The objective of the course is to arrive at an understanding of the challenge posed by new information technologies in the field of urban economy, culture and urban planning; examine the articulation of physical spaces and virtual electronic spaces and their potential to support human activities and create viable communities. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 764 The Production of Space This course investigates the relationship between law and space by focusing on the role of the land-use planning system in producing the space of urban regions. The primary aim of the course is to demonstrate the significance of the theoretical and sociological framework of Henri Lefebvre for an emerging field of socio-legal studies concerned with the relationship between law and geography. To this point very few contributions to this field have considered the theoretical connections between law and space in any depth. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 768 Government Concept of governmental. Different conceptions and formations. Turkish concept of government and changes. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 771 History of Urban Form Studies in the history of the physical city from antiquity to the present, with points of special focus determined by the lecturer. Analyses of typologies of urban buildings, public places and city spaces in their relation to the changing context of culture, politics and the structure of public and private institutions. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 773 Urban Regeneration The causes of urban decline in historic areas. The relationship between historic environment and the urban development process. Revitalisation techniques developed in order to cope with the problems of historic urban areas. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 774 Management in Preservation Planning Modern management thought for historic preservation planning. Execution of an interdisciplinary work programme and budget. Establishment of a comprehensive organisation covering all the phases starting with the definition of the problem and ending with an effective guideline for carrying out the implementation phase. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 775 Survey, Analysis and Evaluation of Historic Environment Documentation techniques of physical and certain socio-economic characteristics in historic sites, methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation of results of field surveys carried out in a chosen historic district, techniques of presentation of the documented results. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 777 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Preservation Planning The historical background and organisation which lead to the emergence of preservation planning. A review of legal concepts in preservation planning and examination of international regulations, charters, declarations and conventions . Introduction to governmental and non-governmental organisations. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 779 Planning of Recreational Areas Human as a planning object, organisation of landscape planning, methodology, decision factors in time areas planning, research methods, standards. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 783 Rural Planning Description of rural and urban areas, rural production types and industrialisation of rural production types. Rural settlements within urban context, evaluation of foreign models and policies in Turkey. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CP 790 Statistical Modelling and Forecasting The intent of this course is to introduce advanced level statistical models in order to answer questions planners raise in the context of theoretical and empirical studies. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

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Department of Industrial Design

Scientific Preparation Programme

ID 407 Basic Industrial Design Methods and Applications

ID 490 Presentation Techniques

ID 491 Computer Techniques and Applications in Industrial Design

ID 493 History of Industrial Design

Postgraduate Course Units

ID 501 Industrial Design Studio I

ID 502 Industrial Design Studio II

ID 511 Vision, Form & Function

ID 512 Advanced Product Development

ID 521 Research Methods in Design

ID 522 Advanced Design Planning

ID 523 Design Consumption

ID 524 Consumption Trends & Material Culture

ID 525 Introduction to Visual Media

ID 531 Design Evolution

ID 534 Materials and Production Technologies

ID 541 Design Marketing

ID 552 Management and Design for Industrial Design

ID 562 Ergonomics and Human Factors in Techno-Industrial Design

ID 572 Design Engineering

ID 574 Control Technology in Design

ID 581 Design Communication

ID 582 Design Semiotics

ID 584 Sustainable Design

ID 588 Perception, Sign & Meaning

ID 591 Technological Development and Design Innovation

ID 592 Seminar

ID 600 Thesis

ID 621 Product Innovation

ID 651 Fractal Geometry and Industrial Design Relations

ID 671 Advanced Control Technology

ID 672 Philosophical Context of Design Research

ID 674 Fashion Concept in Design

ID 682 Techno-Industrial Aesthetics

ID 683 Art & Communication

ID 684 Industrial & Graphic Photography

ID 686 Cinema and Design

ID 801 Special Studies

ID 805 Special Studies

ID 901 Special Topics

ID 905 Special Topics

ID 407 Basic Industrial Design Methods and Applications This course is designed as a complement to the study of line-study problems. Simple exercises based on a variety of design principles using cut paper or brush. Students will expand design experiences, acquire design vocabulary, and at the same time learn to identify and understand theoretical design principles in a broader sense than found in the line and shape exercises. When students enter the basic design programme, their approach tends to be predominantly content-oriented with emphasis on representational imagery. The principal objective for basic design is to make students perceptually aware and better able to see visual qualities as well as content. They should learn to view any image, ­ including the representational, as an abstraction. It is important that they understand visual criteria and how theoretical principles relate to practical design. Dynamic and Static Composition. Defining Space through Placement. Defining Space through Scale and Value. Illustrating Two Shapes as One, as Two or in Tension. Anotomy and Ergonomy. Visual Balance. Preserving Integrity of Shape with Tension. Figure-Ground as Tension. Activating Ground with Shape. Activation of Figure and Ground to Create Multiple Planes. Maximum Activation of Ground with Minimum of Figure. Contrast of Size and Surface. Final Project: Composition Illustrating Application of Principles. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 13

ID 490 Presentation Techniques This course focuses on the development of skills necessary in both graphic and oral presentation of design projects and of the drawing skills and 2-D and 3-D presentation techniques used to convey design ideas in the industrial design profession and to desire to produce realistic renderings of their designs with StudioTools. After successfully completing the Rendering for Design course, the student will be able to: Create convincing renderings of their designs. Understand and apply the various shading models, common shader and special effect parameters. Understand the various texture mapping options Construct shaders for specific materials- Metal, Plastic, Chrome, Glass,Rubber. Understand and apply the various light types and the various lighting parameters. Understand the options available for reflections. Apply model rendering subdivisions in a knowledgeable manner. Understand how various rendering parameters affect rendering times. Integrate 3D renderings into 2D backgrounds. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 7

ID 491 Computer Techniques and Applications in Industrial Design Dynamic and Static Composition. Defining Space through Placement. Defining Space through Scale and Value. Illustrating Two Shapes as One, as Two or in Tension. Anotomy and Ergonomy. Visual Balance. Preserving Integrity of Shape with Tension. Figure-Ground as Tension. Activating Ground with Shape. Activation of Figure and Ground to Create Multiple Planes. Maximum Activation of Ground with Minimum of Figure. Contrast of Size and Surface. Final Project: Composition Illustrating Application of Principles. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

ID 501 Industrial Design Studio I The course covers the crucial relationships between aesthetics/form and function, the technology of production and the social and economic environment. This course includes a degree project, Design Principles and Methods, Materials and Processes, Human and Product Interaction, and Project Development considering Human Factors such as the physical, psychological, perceptual and behavioural characteristics of humans. Information on technology is applied to the field of industrial design to develop safe and effective products. Students undertake projects that investigate a broad range of design issues. Project time scales are extended, the need to undertake research is emphasised and general project management skills are accentuated. Mass-produced products and to gain an understanding of design methodology. Each project brief in the sequence is formulated to place emphasis on a particular design area. Students are introduced to understand the Production Methods. Credits: (4 - 8) 8; ECTS Credits: 10

ID 512 Advanced Product Development Involves students in applying high-tech concepts for developing industrial products. Focuses on latest trends in high-tech products and their production technologies. The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and lecturer’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific historical topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to lecturer. Credits: (2 - 4) 4; ECTS Credits: 5

ID 521 Research Methods in Design The objective of this course is to engage the student in research methods leading to data collection, recording retrieval and analytical works that are compatible with industrial design studies. The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and lecturer’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific historical topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to lecturer. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

ID 582 Design Semiotics Fundamental terms of semiotics. Sign, denotation and connotation, myth. Metaphors: Recognising the new. Product positioning: Paradigms and syntagms. Design semiotics and its borders and limits. Semiotics of design products and applications. Aesthetic appreciation of products. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

ID 584 Sustainable Design 1.Sustainability and Product Design: The Concept of Sustainability, The Features of Sustainable Design, Design for the Environment, The Role and Responsibility of the Designer, The Basic Principles of Environmental Design,Consumption of Sustainable Products, Sustainability and Marketing. 2 Sustainable Product Design Process: The Changing Design Process,Sustainable Design Tools, Material Selection, Using recycled materials, Energy Efficiency, Minimising pollution. 3. Environmental Issues and Product Design: The Background to Environmental Issues, Global Warming & Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste, Noise, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Sustainable Design Strategies. Credits: (4 - 2) 5; ECTS Credits: 5

ID 592 Seminar The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis. The course guides in the researching of a relevant theoretical or practical-design problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to lecturer. Credits: (0 - 2) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

ID 600 Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research.The student will learn to undertake effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen thesis area, as well as to present work in correct academic form. The content of the course v aries according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must demonstrate progress with thesis work. Credits: (0 - 1) 0; ECTS Credits: 20

ID 686 Cinema and Design Teaching the students basic methods of design both to create cinematographic space (set design, lighting, space design, décor, costume, computer mediated animation films) and develop a perspective on the way of material products are used in film. Introduction to the history of cinema. Common components of cinematic and design language. Product-space relations in design and cinema. Scope of design, its borders and limits. Animation movies and computer mediated effects. Examining spaces and product designs in Sci-Fi films (Metropolis, Blade Runner, Space Odyssey, Dark City , Gattaca). Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

 

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Programme in Urban Design

UD 407 Architectural Design Project (for planners)

UD 409 City Planning Project (for architects)

UD 490 Quantitative Planning Techniques (for architects)

UD 491 Building Technology (for planners)

UD 493 Urban Design Process and Theory

UD 495 Contemporary Urban Environment

UD 497 Site Planning Techniques

UD 499 Computer Applications

UD 504 Urban Design Project I

UD 512 Outdoor Space Design

UD 552 Computer Aided Urban Design

UD 572 Urban Traffic Design

UD 582 Urban Renewal Theory and Practice

UD 592 Urban Housing Design

UD 600 Master Thesis

UD 605 Urban Design Project II

UD 613 Advanced Research Methods

UD 621 Turkish Urban History

UD 631 Case Studies in Urban Design

UD 641 Planning and Institutional Process

UD 651 Advanced Computer Applications

UD 653 Simulation Techniques

UD 671 Urban Infrastructure Design

UD 691 Seminar

UD 407 Architectural Design Project The forming and testing of initial ideas (in functional and formal terms) in order to take into account and to demonstrate understanding of various design issues; assembling of ideas into an explicit spatial design form and to demonstrate in principle the making and working of the design; the understanding of the nature, the assembly and the creation of the design form and to take into consideration the functional, spatial and urban context in which the design area is located and to appreciate and to experiment with the design of a satisfactory external built environment. Credits: (4 – 6) 7; ECTS Credits: 7

UD 409 City Palnning Project The planning process in practice and theory, the definition and analysis of problem, goals and objectives. Definition of spatial and locational requirements of different urban uses in future (housing, commercial, industrial, educational, recreational). Basic concepts and criteria in urban transportation systems planning. The methods of developing plan alternatives and the choice among them. Application stage and its problems. Exercise of design peculiar to small urban settlements. Credits: (4 - 6) 7; ECTS Credits: 7

UD 490 Quantitative Planning Techniques Planning information; the survey research process, collecting the data, analysing the relationship among variables. Population projection models, land-use models, analysis of employment and urban economic systems. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 491 Building Technology and Science The scope of the course will include general information on building systems, materials, technologies and mechanical equipment like HVAC. The course will also focus on the basic properties of structural systems so far as the urban fabric is concerned. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 493 Urban Design Process and Theory The definitions and concepts of urban design; the awareness of urban design as technique, as public presence as well as the guardianship of urban standards; the understanding of the potential and proper role of urban design within the comprehensive planning process and its essential nature which covers the range from area plan to architectural image; the design process as the unity of apprehension, representation and realisation; the theories or approaches to urban design; perceptual and morphological themes in urban design. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 495 Contemporary Urban Environment Problems threatening today’s built environment; total interactions of socioeconomic, cultural and technological factors and their positive/negative impacts; emerging changes in the activity structure of urban systems; spatial structure and urban form. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 497 Site Planning Techniques Understanding of site planning process, site analysis (fundamental physical and biological aspects of the site, soil analysis, geological and geomorphological analysis, surface and underground water resources, topographical analysis, climatical analysis, shading, wind effects, noise analysis), user analysis (demographical features, techniques of user analysis, user requirements), preparation of programme, and finally design stage. Several case studies will also ve examined. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 499 Computer Applications This course is intended for students who have no previous experience in using the computer and its applications. Principles of computers, components and peripherals of computers, introducing the use of computers in the field of design, providing basic general skills in computer use that are transferable to other computer applications. Introducing computer software packages for word processing, desktop publishing, statistical analysis, graphic creation, CAD-style design and animation and other types of packages that are useful for other courses as well as professional work in the design field. Providing knowledge on using internet services (e-mail, gopher, world wide web, Archie, discussion lists, electronic forums), networks. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 504 Urban Design Project I The forming and testing of initial ideas (functional and formal terms) to take into account and to demonstrate understanding in principle the various design issues; the assembling of ideas into an explicit spatial design form and to demonstrate in principle the making and working of the design; the understanding of the nature, the assembly and the creation of the design form and to take into consideration the functional, spatial and urban context in which the design area is located and to appreciate and experiment with the design of a satisfactory external built environment. Credits: (4 - 6) 7; ECTS Credits: 7

UD 512 Outdoor Space Design Concept of outdoor space; types and forms, aesthetics and qualities of outdoor space, integration with urban pattern; historical evaluation and examples: Ancient times, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Islamic and Oriental, modern and post-modern. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 552 Computer Aided Urban Design Introducing effective use of computer assisted design in the field of urban design and architecture; delivering effective use of digital computer technology in geometric modeling; synthetic imaging and animation; three-dimensional modeling using CAD software; advanced CAD techniques. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 572 Urban Traffic Design Introduction to traffic design elements and the types of roads and streets, and others. Basic principles, standards and approaches in the geometric design of transportation facilities (curvatures, alignments, sidewalks, parking spaces, intersection and ramp design, etc.) will be introduced for each travel mode (public, transit, private, driving, pedestrians, cargo, bicycling, etc.) and pattern of movement. Comparative advantages of each travel mode and their linkages to each other by design tools. Trip productions, distributions and circulation solutions. Problems in the allocation of facilities and services. Emergency solutions. The role of traffic signals and dividers; diverging, merging, channelisation, crossings, borders, traffic volumes and lane designation. Classification of roads and their role in design. Governmental policies, public support of projects. Additionally, discussion will be allowed to grasp the power of innovative ideas and alternative travel behaviors, and their diverse and rich extensions into the design process. Externalities, environmental impacts and political outcomes of transportation applications. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 582 Master of Urban Design Dynamics of urban change; building and site obsolescence; need for urban renewal; types of urban renewal; concepts of economic and physical life of buildings; techniques of real estate finance, analysis of site character and financial potential; development control to resolve conflict between activities; the roles and attitudes of the principal participants taking part in the process; the effect urban design can have on improving the quality of life in dilapidated parts of a city. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 592 Urban Housing Design This course emphasises some of the major factors, economic, political, sociological and technological, which are closely related to the selection and provision of housing types; the general characteristics of housing types; the relationship not only between natural form and housing concepts but also between housing type and family structure and size; concepts of flexible planning for housing; varieties or diversities between housing groups and housing groups in history; principal structural types of housing groups; search for the provision of different housing groups; fundamental principles for the spatial organisation of housing groups. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 600 Master Thesis The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must demonstrate progress with thesis work. Credits: (0 - 1) 0; ECTS Credits: 15

UD 605 Urban Design Project II This studio course seeks to develop greater complexity in its consideration of urban design, regarding on the objectives and content of Urban Design Project I; emphasising the importance of given context; involving different actors getting forms; considering the appropriate identity of the proposed building types and the exploration of architectural vocabularies for given situations; offering greater sophistication in dealing with a building and space design; including the possibility of perspectives, axonometric, collage and models in conjunction with conventional drawings. Credits: (4 - 6) 7; ECTS Credits: 7

UD 613 Advanced Reseach Methods Behavioural research: obtaining data; questionnaires, interviews, unobtrusive and obtrusive measures, semantic differentials, repertory grids. Physical research: studio and workshops; resources available; statistics for research; statistical concepts and methods; probability; the hypothesis and its testing; descriptive statistics; parametric concepts and methods; correlating functions with data. Publication and presentation: scholarly writing of a thesis; writing and publishing a paper; writing and presenting a conference paper; illustrations and graphic design; experimental design of a research project selected by the student. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 621 Turkish Urban History The physical and social characteristics of the pre-Turkish city of up to the 11th century; models of cities conquered by the Turks in Anatolia and the transformation of the settlement pattern into a dual structure composed of the Uç City and cities behind it; urban elements and their evolution; the impact of westernisation and modernisation on Anatolian-Turkish cities; institutions; political machines public, social and educational. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 631 Case Studies in Urban Design Lectures are designed to provide the basis of a post-graduate education in urban design as an associated field of architecture and city planning and to provide a balanced academic education which ranges from the theoretical and practical ideas to computer applications. They can lead either to studies which give way to further study or to a specialisation in particular aspects of urban design. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 641 Palnning and Industrial Process This elective lecture course is concerned with basic paradigms and theories of planning practice; the evolution of historical and current developments in planning with special emphasis on the institutional setting of planning in Turkish and other societies; lectures, case studies and comparative analyses explore the changing role of the planner and the key dilemmas in planning and urban studies practice; focuses on institutional intervention as well as implementation. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 651 Advanced Computer Applications This course has a two-fold objective: 1) to provide advanced skills in graphic modeling and presentation in both Computer Aided Design and Geographic Information Systems; 2) to extend student’s knowledge of three-dimensional modeling and simulation techniques which have been taught in courses previously taken by the student.Object hierarchies, viewing and modeling transforms, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems, designing Geographic Information Systems project, advanced spatial information gathering including satellite image processing and Global Positioning Systems (GIS), creating and using thematic mapping, advanced computer-based cartography, advanced three dimensional modeling, virtual reality, graphics databases, overview of expert systems in design field. Credits: (2 - 0) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 653 Simulation Techniques Simulation techniques and games serve the purpose of earning the student the strategic mind and playful way of evaluating issues in planning. Another aspect of this course is to urge the idea of measuring the relations between inputs and outputs, reasons and results, etc. Simulation games enable an efficient way of performing such analyses. Linear Programming and Optimisation. Gaming, Simulation concept, Simcity and Other games. Policy Impact Analysis Techniques. Scenario generation, “what if” simulations. Sensitivity Analysis and Evaluation of Projects. Preparation and discussion of simcity projects. Credits: (1 - 2) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

UD 671 Urban Infrastructure Design This lecture course gives an introduction to network type service systems and the elements of urban infrastructure systems; the planning procedure, design criteria and performance characteristics of network type systems and implications for urban design and physical planning; various types of land suitability analysis techniques. The integration of the basic design principles of the technical and social infrastructure systems and their effects on the urban design process: ground and underground systems; basic electrical phenomena; power distribution and installations; water supply and distribution; drainage; storm water; sewage; sanitary appliances; refuse collection and storage, waste management and variety of waste; gas, firefighting; telecommunication systems, etc. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

UD 691 Seminar The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research.The student will learn to undertake effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen thesis area as well as to present work in correct academic form. The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must progress with thesis work. Credits: (0 - 2) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Faculty of Engineering

Office of the Dean
Dean:	Prof. Dr Muhsin Çiftçioğlu: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Iowa State University
Associate Dean:	Prof. Dr Şebnem Harsa: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, University of Reading
Associate Dean:	Assoc. Prof. Dr Metin Tanoğlu: BS, Istanbul Technical University; MS, University of Delaware; PhD, University of Delaware
Faculty Secretary:	Mr. Cengiz Koçak

Faculty

Professors Alizade, Rasim: BS, MS, Kharkov Railway Transport Engineers Institute; PhD, Institue Mashino vedenie AN USSR Aytaç, Sıtkı: BS, MS, PhD, Ege University Balköse, Devrim: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, Ege University Çiftçioğlu, Muhsin: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Iowa State University Erciyeş, Kayhan: BS University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology; MS, University of Salford; PhD, Ege University and (partly) Edinburgh University Harsa, Şebnem: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, University of Reading İlken, Zafer: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Püskülcü Halis: BS, Ege University; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin Savacı, F. Acar: BS, Middle East Technical University; BS, Boğaziçi University; PhD, Istanbul Technical University; Post-doctoral, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Tayfur, Gökmen: BS, MS, Istanbul Technical University; MS, PhD, University of California, Davis Toksoy, Macit: BS, MS, İstanbul Technical University; PhD Ege University Ülkü, Semra: BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University

Associate Professors Akkurt, Sedat: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Clemson University Alsoy, Sacide: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University Güden, Mustafa: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, University of Delaware Koltuksuz, A. Hasan: BS, Dokuz Eylül University; MS, PhD, Ege University Özerdem, Barış: BS, MS, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Polat, Mehmet: BS, MS, Dokuz Eylül University; MS, PhD, Pennsylvania State University Tanoğlu, Metin: BS, İstanbul Technical University; MS, PhD, University of Delaware Tıhmınlıoğlu, Funda: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet: BS, MS, PhD, Ankara University

Assistant Professors Aktaş, Engin: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, University of Pittsburgh Altınkaya, A. Mustafa: BS, MS, PhD, Boğaziçi University A. Artem, H. Seçil: BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University Batıgün, Ayşegül: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, University of California, Davis Battal, Turgut: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Ohio State University Bayraktar, Oğuz: BS, Ege University; MS, PhD, West Virginia University Bechteler, Thomas: BS, MS, Technical University Munich; PhD, University of Bundeswehr München Çelik, Murat: BS, Mimar Sinan University; MS, University of Kansas, Lawrence; PhD, Ohio State University, Columbus Dinleyici M. Salih: BS, Middle East Technical Üniversty; MS Gaziantep University; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Doymaz, Fuat: BS, MS, Yıldız Tecnical University; PhD, University of California, Davis Dönmez, Cemalettin: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Purdue University Elçi, Şebnem: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, Dokuz Eylül University; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology Ertürk, Handan: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University Gökçen, Gülden: BS, Dokuz Eylül University; MS, PhD, Ege University Gümüştekin, Şevket: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, PhD, University of Pittsburgh İnal, Fikret: BS, Ankara University; MS, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles Keçeci, Emin Faruk: BS, İstanbul Technical University; MS, Duke University; PhD, University of Virginia Korel, Figen: BS, Ege University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, University of Florida Kuştepeli, Alp: BS, İstanbul Technical University; MS, PhD, Clemson University Mobedi, Moghtada: BS, MS, Dokuz Eylül Uiversity; PhD, Middle East Technical University Özdemir, Serhan: BS, Dokuz Eylül University; MS, Illinois Institute of Technology; PhD, University of Florida Özen, Banu: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, University of Delaware; PhD, Purdue University Özen, Serdar: BS, Boğaziçi University; MS, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute; PhD, Purdue University Özkan, Fehime: BS, MS, PhD, Ege University Sofuoğlu, Aysun: BS, Istanbul Technical University; MS, University of Wisconsin at Madison; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Sofuoğlu, Sait C.: BS, Dokuz Eylul University; MS, PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Şeker, Erol: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, University of Michighan Tarı, Canan: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Tokatlı, Figen: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Tuğlular, Tuğkan: BS, MS, PhD, Ege University Turan, Gürsoy: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana Tüfekci, Zekeriya: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, PhD, Clemson University Ünlütürk, Sevcan: BS, Ege University; MS, PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Yardımoğlu, Bülent: BS, MS, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Yılmaz, Selahattin: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD Sheffield University

Instructors Atay, Serap: BS, MS, Ege University Ayav, Tolga: BS, Ege University; MS, İzmir Institute of Technology; PhD, Ege University Bulgan, Erdal: BS, İstanbul Technical University; MS, University of Wisconsin Göksungur, Huriye: BS, MS, Ege University Özakar, Belgin: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, İzmir Institute of Technology Özcanlı, Cihangir: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics; PhD, Cranfield Institute of Technology Sipahioğlu, Muzaffer: BS, Middle East Technical University; PhD, Dicle University

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Programmes & Degrees

Department of Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate Course Units

CHE 101 Introduction to Chemical Engineering

CHE 201 Material and Energy Balances in Engineering

CHE 210 Numerical Methods in Engineering

CHE 211 Introduction to Polymer Science

CHE 213 Microbiology

CHE 219 Environmental Chemistry

CHE 220 Thermodynamics I

CHE 222 Fluid Mechanics

CHE 224 Biochemistry

CHE 226 Introduction to Environmental Engineering

CHE 228 Structure and Properties of Polymers

CHE 300 Summer Practice I

CHE 302 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design

CHE 310 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I

CHE 311 Heat and Mass Transfer

CHE 312 Separation Processes

CHE 321 Thermodynamics II

CHE 330 Mathematical Modelling in Engineering

CHE 336 Pollution Prevention

CHE 354 Combustion Engineering

CHE 400 Summer Practice II

CHE 402 Process Dynamics and Control

CHE 410 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II

CHE 411 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III

CHE 420 Engineering Economics and Design

CHE 421 Engineering Design

CHE 423 Petrochemical Processing

CHE 435 Fundamentals of Air Pollution and Control

CHE 461 Catalytic Materials

CHE 463 Adsorption

CHE 466 Introduction to Surface and Colloid Science

Postgraduate Course Units

CHE 500 Master's Thesis

CHE 502 Advanced Numerical Methods

CHE 505 Transport Phenomena

CHE 507 Solution Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

CHE 511 Polymer Physics

CHE 512 Polymer Chemistry

CHE 516 Thin Film and Interface Microanalysis

CHE 518 Adsorption

CHE 520 Material Concepts in Catalysis

CHE 525 Combustion Phenomena

CHE 526 Advanced Fluid Flow

CHE 527 Nonlinear Phenomena

CHE 529 Gas Control Processes in Air Pollution

CHE 530 Polymer Processing

CHE 531 Characterisation and Processing of Particle

CHE 533 Mass Transport in Environmental Engineering

CHE 538 Environmental Exposure and Risk Assessment

CHE 539 Indoor Air Pollution

CHE 540 Particulate Matter Control Processes in Air Pollution

CHE 544 Industrial Waste Treatment

CHE 545 Advanced Reaction Engineering

CHE 550 Catalysis

CHE 551 Sol-Gel Synthesis of Catalytic Materials

CHE 555 Statistics for the Analysis of Measurement Systems and Experimental Data

CHE 565 Fundamentals of Polymer Science

CHE 566 Polymer Solution Thermodynamics

CHE 588 Advanced Process Control

CHE 594 Zeolites: Synthesis, Modifications, and Catalytic Applications

CHE 598 Research Seminar

CHE 600 Doctoral Thesis

CHE 821 Special Studies

CHE 822 Special Studies

CHE 823 Special Studies

CHE 824 Special Studies

CHE 825 Special Studies

CHE 826 Special Studies

CHE 827 Special Studies

CHE 828 Special Studies

CHE 829 Special Studies

CHE 830 Special Studies

CHE 831 Special Studies

CHE 832 Special Studies

CHE 833 Special Studies

CHE 921 Special Topics

CHE 922 Special Topics

CHE 923 Special Topics

CHE 924 Special Topics

CHE 925 Special Topics

CHE 926 Special Topics

CHE 927 Special Topics

 

CHE 101 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Introduction to Chemical Engineering Department. Tour other laboratories. Lecture on presentation and writing skills. Meeting with engineers from the industry. Technical trips. Term project. Project presentation. Credits: (2-0) 2; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 201 Material and Energy Balances in Engineering Units and Dimensions. Conversion of Units. Processes and Process Variables. Material Balance Calculations on Reactive and Non-Reactive Processes. Single Phase Systems. Multi Phase Systems. Energy Balance Calculations on Reactive and Non-reactive Processes. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 7

CHE 210 Numerical Methods in Engineering Solution to Simultaneous Linear Equations.Interpolation. Numerical Differentiation and Integration. Solution to Nonlinear Equations. Solution to Ordinary Differential Equations. The Finite Difference Method. Credits: (3-2) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CHE 211 Introduction to Polymer Science The Nature of Polymeric Materials and Polymer Microstructure. Polymer Synthesis. Copolymerisation. Structure. Crystallisation, Melting and The Glass Transition. The Measurement of Molecular Weight. Mechanical and Rheological Properties. Polymer Processing. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 213 Introduction to Microbiology Microorganisms as cells. Classification of living organisms. Populations, communities, ecosystems. Procaryotic cell structure and function. Eucaryotic cell structure and function. Comparison of the procaryotic and eucaryotic cell. Microbial physiology, an introduction. Microbial nutrition. Laboratory culture of microorganisms.Culture media. Sterilisation and aseptic technique. Physical and chemical growth control methods. Pure culture and stock culture. Chemical and physical factors affecting growth.Growth in industrial processes. Measurement of growth. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 219 Environmental Chemistry Fate of the pollutants. Aquatic chemistry. Atmospheric chemistry. Ozone decomposition. Wastewater. Treatment tecniques. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 220 Thermodynamics I Basic Concept of Thermodynamics. Properties of Pure Substances. Energy Transfer by Heat, Work and Mass. The First Law of Thermodynamics. The second Law of thermodynamics. Second-Law Analysis of Engineering System and Entropy. Cycles (Gas Power, Vapour and Combined Power, Refrigeration). Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CHE 222 Fluid Mechanics Introduction (Dimensions, Dimensional Homogeneity and Units, Measures of Fluid Mass and Weight, Ideal Gas Law, Viscosity, Compressibility of Fluids,Vapor Pressure, Surface Tension). Fluid Statics (Pressure at a Point and Basic Equation of a Pressure Field, Pressure Variation in a Fluid at Rest: Incompressible and compressible fluids, Hydrostatic Pressure on a Plane Surface: Inclined planes, curved surfaces, Buoyancy, Flotation and Stability, Pressure Variation in a Fluid at Rigid-Body Motion). Fluid Dynamics-Integral Approach (Conservation of Mass, Linear Momentum and Energy). Fluid Dynamics-Differential Approach (Fluid Element Kinematics, Conservation of Mass, the stream function, Conservation of Linear Momentum: Equations of motion, Inviscid Flow,Viscous Flow: the Navier-Stokes equations). Credits: (4-0) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CHE 224 Biochemistry The structures and properties of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Molecular weights of proteins. Enzymes and coenzymes. The characteristics of a biological catalyst. Enzyme activity. Carbohydrates, lipids and membranes. Antioxidants and prooxidants. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 226 Introduction to Environmental Engineering CHE 226 is an introduction to water and air quality and their engineering control. Characteristics of water, air, and pollutants are explored. Transformation processes that affect pollutant levels in water and air are studied. These scientific ideas and engineering analysis tools are applied to study the principles and practice of water and wastewater treatment technologies. Air pollution problems and their control are investigated. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 228 Structure and Properties of Polymers Step reaction polymerisation. Radical chain polymerisation. Copolymerisation. Polymer solutions. Measurement of molecular weight and size. Morphology and order in crystalline polymers. Rheology and mechanical properties of polymers. Polymer structure and physical properties. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 300 Summer Practice I The objective of this course is to have students gain experience in the sector’s industrial companies. Students are required to perform a minimum of four weeks (twenty work days) summer practice at the company. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 2

CHE 302 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design Rate laws, kinetics, and mechanisms of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. Analysis of rate data. Multiple reactions and heat effects, such as isothermal, adiabatic and non-isothermal reactors. A reactor design project will be assigned to provide students with practice and experience in combining the fundamentals learned in the course. Credits: (4-0) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CHE 310 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I Course objectives are to conduct engineering experiments, to improve the understanding of chemical engineering topics, analyse experimental data, use different measurement methods, expose the students to a variety of engineering phenomena, develop the student’s written skills and ability to work in teams. Application of chemical engineering concepts. Mass and energy balance. Adsorption.GC analysis. Reaction engineering. Pressure drop in pipes. Conductive and convective heat transfer coefficients. Heat exchangers. Credits: (0-4) 2; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in literature survey. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may write a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or prepare oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CHE 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in literature survey. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may write a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or prepare oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Department of Civil Engineering

Postgraduate Course Units

CE 500 Thesis

CE 501 Advanced Analytical Methods in Engineering

CE 502 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering

CE 504 Advanced Watershed hydology

CE 505 Open Channel Hydraulics

CE 506 Hydrologic Time Series Analysis

CE 507 Design of Hydraulic Structures

CE 508 Advanced Mechanics of Fluids

CE 509 Transport Processes in Surface Fluids

CE 510 Sediment Transport

CE 511 Coastal Engineering

CE 512 Finite Element Method

CE 513 Theory of Elasticity

CE 514 Theory of Plates and Shells

CE 515 Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis

CE 516 Advanced Structural Analysis

CE 517 Advanced Concrete Technology

CE 518 Earthquake Engineering

CE 519 Advanced Design of Steel Structures

CE 520 Prestressed Concrete Members

CE 521 Reinforced Concrete Members

CE 522 Highways and Airport Pavement Design

CE 523 Theory of Traffic Flow

CE 524 Urban Traffic Management and Control

CE 525 Airport Engineering

CE 526 Advanced Soil Mechanics II

CE 527 Advanced Soil Mechanics I

CE 528 Evaluation of Soil Behavior

CE 529 Soil Dynamics

CE 530 Engineering Properties of Soils

CE 531 Environmental Quality Modeling

CE 532 Groundwater Hydrology and Pollutant Transport

CE 533 Pollution control in Sea Environment

CE 534 Non-Point Source Pollution

CE 535 Advanced Structuural Dynamics

CE 536 Reinforced Concrete Structures

CE 538 Water Resources System Engineering

CE 541 Structural Reliability

CE 551 Optimisation and Design

CE 553 Air Quality Management

CE 554 Soil and ground Water Remediation Technologies

CE 556 Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse

CE 561 Digital Mapping for GIS

CE 571 Artificial Intelligence Methods in Engineering

CE 580 Special Topics in Civil Engineering

CE 590 Technical Report Writing

CE 598 Research Seminar

CE 801 Special Studies

CE 802 Special Studies

CE 803 Special Studies

CE 804 Special Studies

CE 901 Special Topics

CE 902 Special Topics

CE 903 Special Topics

CE 904 Special Topics

 

CE 500 Master Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research. The student is expected to gain experience in a research topic of interest and learn how to conduct research, analyse the data and express the results. Course contents are contingent on the chosen research topic, which may be experimental and/or theoretical. Credits: (0-1) 0; ECTS Credits:20

CE 501 Advanced Analytical Methods in Engineering Diffusion equation; The method of separation of variables; Heat flow over different geometries in 1 and 2 dimensions under different boundary and initial conditions; Wave equation in 1 and 2 dimensions; Non-homogenous problems and the method of eigen-function expansion; Advection and diffusion equation; Laplace and Fourier Transforms. Credits: (3-0) 3;ECTS Credits:10

CE 502 Advanced Numerical Methods Boundary Value Problems. Rayleigh Ritz Method. Partial Differential Equations. Parabolic Partial Differential Equations. Introduction to Finite Elements. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 504 Advanced Watershed Hydrology Derivation of Rainfall-Runoff Equations; Solution of Sheet Flow in 1 and 2 Dimensions by Kinematik Wave; Approximation; Solution of Sheet Flow and Unsaturated Flow by Numerical Methods; Erosion and Sheet Sediment Transport. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 505 Open Channel Hydraulics Basic Concepts of Fluid Flow; Derivation of Point Equations; Derivation of Depth-Averaged Equations; Flood Routing; Compound-Channel Flow; Channel Degradation and Armouring; Resistance to Flow and Bed Forms. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 506 Hydrologic Time Series Analysis Statistical moments; Trend analysis; Auto-regressive models; Auto-regressive-moving average models; Prediction and Forcasting. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 512 Finite Element Method Boundary Value Problems; Formulation of one dimensional finite elements; Computer aided solution; Formulation of two dimensional finite elements; Three dimensional and axi-symmetric problems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 513 Theory of Elasticity Stress and strain tensors; Strain-displacement relations; Plane stress, plane strain; Biharmonic equations; Polynomial Solutions; Fourier series solutions; Strain energy methods; Torsion bending. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 514 Theory of Plates and Shells Reduction of 3-D elasticity to an equivalent 2-D counterpart. Basic assumptions. Field equations of the theory of plates and shells. Linear and nonlinear theories. Buckling and vibrations. Postbuckling. Implications of non-classical effects on the static, dynamic and buckling behaviors. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 515 Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis Displacement and Force Method; Stiffness Method; Virtual work principles and applications; Nonlinear Analysis: (i) Geometric Nonlinearity, (ii) Material Nonlinearity; Solution of Nonlinear Equilibrium Equations; Stability; Special Analysis Procedures. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 516 Advanced Structural Analysis Energy Theorems; Virtual work principles; Variational Approach; Beam Theory Computer Applications Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 517 Advanced Concrete Technology Constituent materials and properties of fresh concrete; Factors influencing strength; Permeability and durability; Chemical admixtures; High-strenght and high-performance concrete; Hydraulic cements; Concrete structures in marine environment; Fiber-reinforced concrete; Polimers in concrete; Repair and rehabilitation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 518 Earthquake Engineering Basic Engineering seismology and ground motion; Seismic Spectra; Seismic Analysis of MDOF Systems; Code Regulations; Performance Based Design; Base Isolation; Evaluation of Existing Structures. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 519 Advanced Design of Steel Structures Slender Steel Columns; Frame Buckling; Plate-Girder Design; Steel-Concrete Composite Design; Steel-Connection Design. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 520 Prestressed Concrete Members Basic Principles of Prestressing; Materials and Systems for Prestressing; Loss of Prestress; Analysis and Design of Sections; Shear, Bond and Bearing in Prestressed Systems; Camber and Deflection Calculations; Indeterminate Prestressed Concrete Structures; Cable Layouts and Profile. Credits:(3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 521 Reinforced Concrete Members The Design Process; Mechanical Properties of Materials; Beams: Load Deformation Response, Serviceability; Shear, Torsion; Columns; Walls; Bond and Development; Behaviour of Joint Region. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 523 Theory of Traffic Flow Traffic Flow Theory; Statistical Relationships; Distribution Functions; Car-Flow Analogy; Queuing Theory; Network Analysis; Flow Simulations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 524 Urban Traffic Management and Control Roadway Capacity; Intersection Design; Traffic Signal Operations; Freeway Operation and Management; Corridor Control; Traffic Stream Models; Traffic Delay Models; Traffic Forecasting. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 535 Advanced Structural Dynamics Introduction to Structural Dynamics; Analysis of multi degrees of freedom systems; Modeling techniques and programming; Spectrum analysis; Frequency and time domain analysis Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 536 Reinforced Concrete Structures Moment Frame Structures; Braced Structures; Dual Structures; Detailing for Seismic Loading. Differential Calculus Refresher; Unconstrained Optimisation; Mathematical Optimisation; Classical Optimisation; Non-Linear Optimisation; Linear Programming; Integer Programming; Mixed Integer Programming; Dynamic Programming.

CE 541 Structural Reliability Introduction to Probability Theory; Applications of Bayes Theory; Reliability Formulations (FORM/SORM); Monte-Carlo Simulation; System Reliability; Specification Development: (i) LRFD philosophy, (ii) Load Models, (iii) Resistance Models Decision Analysis; Reliability Based Optimisation (RBO); Reliability of Existing Structures . Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 551 Optimisation and Design Differential Calculus Refresher; Unconstrained Optimisation; Mathematical Optimisation; Classical Optimisation; Non-Linear Optimisation; Linear Programming; Integer Programming; Mixed Integer Programming; Dynamic Programming. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 561 Digital Mapping for GIS Coordinate Systems; Digital Elevation Models; Image Processing; Image Registration and Rectification; Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); Land Information System (LIS); Digital Photogrammetry; Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 571 Artificial Intelligence Methods in Engineering Artificial neural networks (ANNs); Fuzzy logic algorithm; Neuro-fuzzy systems; Genetic algorithms. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 580 Special Topics in Civil Engineering The objective is to teach special topics in the area of Civil Engineering. Contents vary according to interests of students and lecturer in charge. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

CE 590 Technical Report Writing Good technical writing is a key component of every scientist’s repertoire. Poor writing can discourage or confuse the reader and may hinder publication of valuable research results. The goal of this course is to improve students’ technical writing abilities by fostering an understanding and recognition of good scientific writing and by encouraging practise with a variety of writing assignments. The type and number of writing projects assigned will be determined by a consensus of student opinion. Options include but are not limited to: Article critique: a short (1-2 page) work in which you summarise a primary research article and present your opinion of the research. Primary scientific paper: a paper in which you present your research results as for submission to a journal in your area of expertise. Research proposal: a work in which you present a hypothesis and propose research to test. Literature review: a paper in which you summarise and critically evaluate the previous publications in a particular area of interest. Poster/oral presentation: a poster or short seminar describing your research results as for presentation at a scientific meeting. Resume/curriculum vitae: a document emphasising your education, experience, and other qualifications for potential employers. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 598 Research Seminar The objective is to teach the methods of how to deliver an effective presentation and thesis proposal. A seminar must be given by each student in his/her research area which is graded by academic member of staff specialising in the topic of research. The topic is determined by the student and his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CE 801 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 802 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 803 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 804 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CE 901 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 902 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 903 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

CE 904 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits:5

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Department of Computer Engineering

Undergraduate Course Units

CENG 111 Introduction to Computer Engineering & Orientation

CENG 112 Data Structures I

CENG 113 Introduction to Computer Algorithmics & Programming

CENG 114 Probability & Statistics

CENG 211 Data Structures II

CENG 212 Concepts of Programming Languages

CENG 213 Theory of Computation

CENG 214 Logic Design

CENG 216 Numerical Computation

CENG 300 Summer Practice I

CENG 311 Computer Architecture

CENG 312 Information Theory

CENG 313 Operating Systems

CENG 314 Database Design and Management

CENG 315 Stochastic Processes

CENG 316 Software Engineering

CENG 321 Communication Techniques and Protocols

CENG 322 Client Server Systems

CENG 400 Summer Practice II

CENG 411 Systems Theory & Analysis

CENG 412 Information Systems Security

CENG 413 Computer Networks

CENG 414 Engineering Management

CENG 415 Senior Design Project & Seminar I

CENG 416 Senior Design Project & Seminar II

CENG 421 Network Programming

Postgraduate Course Units

CENG 510 Introduction to Statistical Data Processing

CENG 512 System Modeling and Computer Simulation

CENG 543 Cryptography

CENG 546 C 4I and Information Warfare

CENG 547 Advanced Network Security

CENG 548 Intrusion Detection

CENG 549 Computational Number Theory

CENG 560 Parallel Algorithms

CENG 561 Advanced Operating Systems

CENG 563 Design and Analysis of Advanced Algorithms

CENG 564 Real-time and Embedded System Design

CENG 581 Computer Applications in Medicine and Biology

CENG 583 Topics in computer Science

CENG 590 Seminar

CENG 591 Thesis

CENG 801 Special Studies

CENG 803 Special Studies

CENG 805 Special Studies

CENG 807 Special Studies

CENG 809 Special Studies

CENG 901 Special Topics

CENG 903 Special Topics

CENG 905 Special Topics

CENG 907 Special Topics

CENG 909 Special Topics

 

CENG 111 Introduction to Computer Engineering & Orientation Basic computer literacy: terminology, system components and operation. Internet, HTML Coding and Java, Desktop Software, Windows-Unix-Dos Operating Systems, Library Usage. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CENG 112 Data Structures I Introduction: Pseudocode, algorithms, abstract data, algorithm efficiency. Searching: Linear List Searches, Hashed List Search; Collision Resolution. Sorting: Insertion, Selection, Exchange and External Sorts. Linear Lists: Concept and Link List Algoritthms,Complex Link List Structures, Link List Abstract Data. Stacks: Stackt-Link List Implementation, Stack Applications, Array Implementation of Stacks. Queues: Queue Operations and Link List Implementation, Queue Theory, Applications and Implementation (File, print queues), Array Implementations. Recursion: Introduction and Designing Recursive Algorithms, Sample Implementations. Trees: Basic Concepts, Binary Trees, Expression Trees, General Trees. Search Trees: Binary Search Trees, AVL Trees. Heaps. Multiway Trees: Definition and Structure and Heap Algorithms, Applications. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 113 Introduction to Algorithmic and Programming Computer Science and Programming. Recursion and Induction. Iteration and Invariants. Orders of Growth and Tree Recursion. Higher-Order Procedures. Credits: (3-2) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 114 Probability and Statistics Introduction: Population and variates, construction of tables and graphs, samples and population. Description of sample data: Measures of the center of a set of observations and the measure of variability. Probability: Sample space, events, counting methods, relative frequencies, probability, conditional probability. Random variables: Description of a random variable, expectation, discrete and continuous random variables. Discrete random variables: Bernoulli trials, discrete uniform, binomial, geometric, negative binomial, poisson distributions. Continuous random variables: Continuous uniform, normal, gamma, exponential, lognormal, weibull distributions. Statistical estimation: Estimation, point and interval estimates, estimation of population mean, difference between two means, estimation of p. Testing hypotheses: Basic concepts, large sample tests, distribution of t and c 2, small sample tests for mean and variances. Contingency tables: c 2 tests for goodness of fit and independence. Correlation and Regression: Relations between variables, simple regression model and estimation of parameters, analysis of variance, introduction to multiple regression, correlation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 211 Data Structures II Course Introduction. Binary Trees. Binary Search Trees. Balanced Binary Search Trees. TreeMaps and TreeSets. Huffman Trees. Sorting. Searching. Hashing. Graphs. Networks. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 212 Concepts of Programming Languages Introduction: Principles of Language Design, Programming Paradigms, Evolution of Programming Languages. Syntax: Lexical Analysis, Syntactic Analysis, Linking Syntax and Semantics. Type Systems: Names, Binding, Type Checking, Scopes, Data Types, Abstract Data Types. Semantics: Operational Semantics, Axiomatic Semantics, Denotational Semantics. Statements: Expressions and Assignment Statements, Statement-Level Control Structure. Subprograms: Implementing Subprograms. Event Handling: Event Handling, Exception Handling. Object-Oriented Programming Languages: Java Programming Language. Functional Programming Languages: Scheme Programming Language Logic Programming Languages: Prolog Programming Language. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 213 Theory of Computation Sets, Relations, and Languages. Finite Automata. Context-free Languages. Turing Machines Undecidability. Computational Complexity. NP-Completeness Introduction to Compiler Writing. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 214 Logic Design Boolean Algebra; Combinational Systems; Sequential Logic; Registers and Counters; Memory and Programmable Logic; Register Transfer and Computer Operations. Laboratory Work: Experiment 1: Logic Gates. Experiment 2: Multilevel Logic Gates. Experiment 3: Universal Gates. Experiment 4: Combinational Circuits. Experiment 5: Combinational Arithmetic Circuits. Experiment 6: Decoders and Multiplexers. Experiment 7: Latches and Flip-Flops. Experiment 8: Sequential Circuit Construction. Experiment 9: Midterm Solutions. Experiment 10: Sequential Circuit Design. Experiment 11: Registers. Experiment 12: Counters. Credits: (3-2) 4; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 216 Numerical Computation Surveys and applications of numerical techniques related to matrix inversion, systems of linear equations and optimisation, finite difference expressions, interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation and integration. The problems of speed, accuracy and applicability of the topics are examined with related algorithms. The applications of these numerical methods and subjects on computers using efficient programming techniques and with necessary programming languages. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 300 Summer Practice I The objective of this course is to enable students gain working experience in information technology companies. Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty working days) summer practice at the company and to get practice in software development work. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 311 Computer Architecture Basic computer organisation and design. Instruction fetch, decode and execution. CPU organisation. Hardwired and micro-programmed control organisation. Arithmetic algorithms and arithmetic processor design. Input-Output organisation. Memory organisation, virtual memories, caches, and their management. Machine language and assembly language. Instruction formats and addressing modes. Survey of computer architectures: Von Neumann, Parallel and RISC. Pipelining and other advanced techniques for performance improvements. Introduction to parallel computing, interconnection networks, and multiprocessors. Credits: (3-2) 4; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 312 Information Theory Discrete Information. The discrete memoryless information source. The discrete information source with memory. The discrete communication channel. The continuous information source. The continuous communication channel. Rate distorsion theory. Network information theory. Error correcting codes. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 313 Operating Systems Introduction and History; Process Concepts; Asynchronous Concurrent Processes; Deadlock; Real Storage; Virtual Storage Organisation; Virtual Storage Management; Processor Scheduling; Disk Scheduling; File Storage; Case studies. Credits: (3-2) 4; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 314 Database Design and Management This course is a general introduction to database management systems. Students are given the concept of data modelling and database generation with special emphasis on E/R diagrams, relational database systems and SQL. Each topic is studied through examples from the real world. Theoretical concepts are revised with the hands-on-computer parts of the term project. Students are assigned one term project on different optional domains. Each project is composed of four different parts for which the solutions are expected in concordance with the course topics covered. At the end of each step, an assessment is returned and at the end of the term each student is expected to give a presentation of 20 minutes describing his/her term project. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 315 Stochastic Processes Introduction: Introduction to stochastic processes, quick review of probability. Probability and Random Variables and Parameters of Random Variables, Jointly Distributed Random Variables. Random Variables, Transform Methods, Moment Generating Function, Inequalities, Central Limit Theorem, Applied Transforms. Stochastic Processes: Stochastic Processes, Poisson Process, Birth and Death Process . Markov Chains: Markov process, Markov chains. Queueing Theory: Introduction to Queueing Theory, Queueing Systems, Little's Law, M/M/1 Queues. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

CENG 316 Software Engineering This course is a general introduction to software engineering. Students are given the introductory understanding and the opportunity of more detailed study of the components of the discipline of software engineering, namely the specification, development, management and evaluation of software systems. The development part of the course is taught with application examples on UML and JAVA. Students are assigned one term project on different optional domains. At the end of the term each student is expected to give a demonstration of the software which should include layers of user interface, problem domain and database integration as a term project. Introduction to Software Engineering; Introduction to SW; Software Processes & SW Metrics; SW Metrics & Project Management; Object Oriented Design (UML); Object Oriented Design (UML); JAVA Examples; JAVA Examples; Software Requirements & Requirements Engineering Processes; Verification and Validation; Software Testing; Software Change; Future Trends. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 7

CENG 321 Communication Techniques and Protocols Fundamentals of Communication. Data Communication Networks. Layered Architecture and models: OSI, Internet, ATM. OSI and Internet Layers: Physical Layer, Data Transmission, Protocol Basics, The Data Link Control Layer and Protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), Internetworking, Transport Layer Protocols, Internet Layer Protocols. Credits: ( ) ; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 322Client/Server Systems Review of Computer Networks, Comprehensively TCP and IP Protocols. IP related protocols, Upper layer procotols: Http, ftp, etc. Defining client/server systems Features, functions and architectures, Mainframe- vs. network-centric models, Client/server vs. traditional processing models, Challenges of client/server computing, Determining suitable applications. Benefits; Flexibility, scalability, expandability, Portability, connectivity, interoperability, Transparent access to data. Business strategies. Distributed processing architecture, Two-tier and three-tier environments, Cooperative processing, Peer-to-peer processing, Single-system image. Client/server technology. Socket programming on Linux. Web based programming. Credits: ( ) ; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 400 Summer Practice II The objective of this course is to enable students gain experience in the information technology companies and it is expected from the student to develop a software project at the company. Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty work days) summer practice at the company and to get practice in software development work and to develop a software project in the company. Credits: ( ) ; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 411 Systems Theory and Analysis Course Introduction; Roles of the systems analyst; Analyst values and client expectations; The systems development life cycle; General systems theory; Organisational context; Project initiation; Feasibility; Management; Investigating hard data; Interviewing; JAD; Using questionnaires for determining information requirements; Observing decision makers; Prototyping and rapid application development (RAD); Using data flow diagrams; Creating data dictionaries; Process specs & analysing structured decisions; Analysing semi-structured DSS; Designing output & Web design; Designing input & Web design; Designing files & databases; Designing user interfaces; Designing accurate data entry procedures; Coding; Software engineering tools; Systems implementation and evaluation; OO approaches. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 412 Information Systems Security Basic definitions & threat models. Symmetrical cryptography. Asymmetrical cryptography. Operating systems security. Secure operating system models. Network security. Software security. Database security. Application software security. Risk analysis. Legal and ethical considerations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 413 Computer Networks Overview of computer networks: Network architecture and the ISO-OSI model. Circuit switching, packet switching. Network topology: Connectivity analysis, delay analysis and backbone analysis. Physical layer: Transmission and multiplexing, terminal handling, errors. Data link layer and link protocols. Network layer: Routing and congestion, satellite and packet radio networks, local networks. Transmission and session layer, presentation layer, application layer. Ethernet, token ring networks, protocols, discussion of some networks and their properties, network planning and management. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 414 Engineering Management Topics include economic concepts such as; cash flow, interest rates, rate of return, demand supply relations, product pricing, taxes, inflation, and related subjects; and management analysis such as management layers, network analysis, project management via CPM/PERT networks, optimisation concepts, linear programming, and decision analysis. The course also includes use of related software. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CENG 415 Senior Design Project & Seminar I Students give seminars about assigned term projects. Credits: (2-0) 2; ECTS Credits: 8

CENG 416 Senior Design Project & Seminar II Senior design project and student-delivered seminars about design project. Credits: (0-4) 2; ECTS Credits: 8

CENG 421 Network Programming Introduction: Java Network Programming. Java I/O: Java I/O Streams & Exceptions. Java Threads: Thread Concepts in Java. Java Sockets: Java Socket Programming. Java RMI: Concept of Java Remote Method Invocation and its implementation. JDBC: Java Database Connectivity. Java Web Severs: Tomcat Application Server, its operation, its configuration. Java Servlets: HTTP Servlet Basics, The Servlet Lifecycle, Session Tracking, Security. Java Server Pages: Using JavaServer Pages, Expressions, Declarations, Directives. Credits: ( ) ; ECTS Credits: 6

CENG 512 System Modeling and Computer Simulation Introduction: Introduction to simulation and Monte Carlo methods, systems, models, review of basic statistics and goodness of fit testing, selecting input probabability distributions for system simulation. Random Numbers: Random numbers, techniques and methos of generation of random numbers. Random Variables: Random variable generation, inverse transform, convolution, acceptance-rejection techniques. Discrete System Simulation: Discrete system simulation, time advance methods. Programming Languages: Evaluation of programming languages for discrete system simulation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 543 Cryptography Having taken the CENG 549, Computational Number Theory course, this course will present a unique opportunity to each student to come up with his/her own design of a cryptosystem. The cryptosystem designed by the student will be implemented in either C language or in Assembly depending upon the design . Definitions, History, Asymmetrical Cryptosystems, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptographic Applications: Secrecy and Privacy, User Authentications, Integrity Check; Hash Functions, Digital Signatures, Design of Cryptosystems, Mutual Identification and Authentication Protocol Design, Cryptographic Access Control for Information Systems, Elliptic Curve Cryptosystems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 546C 4I and Information Warfare Concepts of Information in Warfare: Information model of Warfare, Current State of Information Warfare. Role of Technology in Information Warfare: Knowledge Creation and Discovery Process, Integrating Information Technologies. Information Warfare Policy and Strategy: Operational Model of Information Warfare, Implementing Information Warfare Policy and Strategy. Elements of Information Operations: Defensive Operations, Offensive Operations. Offensive Information Operations: Attack Matrix for C 4I and Information Warfare. Defensive Information Operations: Survivable Information Structures, Defense Tools and Services. Technologies of Information Warfare: Collection, Processing, Dissemination and Presentation Technologies of Information Warfare. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 547 Advanced Network Security Conventional Encryption: Symmetric encryption algorithms; Public Key Cryptography: Asymmetric encryption algorithms; Authentication Applications: Kerberos and X.509; Electronic Mail Security: PGP and S/MIME; IP Security: IPSec protocol and its application; Web Security: SSL, TLS and SET; Network Management Security: Secure SNMP. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 548 Intrusion Detection Firewalls: Eliminating attacks at the enterence of a network. Limitations of Firewalls: Attacks that firewalls is not able to prevent. Computer Misuse Techniques: Classification of misuse techniques and examples. Intrusion Detection Model: Generic model used in intrusion detection. Misuse Detection: Signature based intrusion detection. Anomaly Detection: Intrusion detection through abnormal behavior. Intrusion Detection Systems: Architecture and functional components of IDS. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 549 Computational Number Theory Fundamentals, Algorithms for Congruences, Equations, and Powers, Euler’s Φ Function and Coding, Second Degree Congruences, Prime Numbers, Quadratic Residues, Continued Fractions, Algorithms for Primality Testing, Finding Large Primes, Elliptic Curves, Factoring Algorithms, Algorithms for Exponential Methods of Factoring Integers, Subexponential Factoring Algorithms, Computing Discrete Logarithms. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 560 Parallel Algorithms Parallel Programming Models; parallel architectures; distributed and shared memory architectures, communication operations on ring, mesh and hypercube, parallel programming languages and environments; C*, Occam, PVM, MPI, iPSC Hypercube, parallel matrix algorithms and linear equations, parallel graph algorithms, scheduling. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 561 Advanced Operating Systems Operating systems review, process synchronisation, distributed system communication, synchronisation in distributed systems, distributed algorithms, static and dynamic scheduling in distributed systems, group communication, fault tolerance, distributed real-time systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 563 Design and Analysis of Advanced Algorithms Sorting, heaps and heapsort; quicksort, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, graph algorithms, Kruskal and Prim algorithms, maximum flow, matrix operations; solving linear equations; sparse matrices, parallel algorithms. Mathematical background: asymptotic notation; recurrences: substitution,iteration and master methods; Sorting: Heaps and heapsort; quicksort; sorting in linear time; Dynamic programming; Greedy Algorithms; Elemantary graph algorithms: Breadth First Search, Depth First Search; Minimum spanning trees: Kruskal and Prim algorithms; Single source shortest paths; All-pairs shortest paths; Maximum flow; Matrix operations: Strasen algorithm; solving linear equations; sparse matrices; Paralel algorithms. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 564 Real-time and Embedded System Design Architecture of real-time systems, real-time kernels, scheduling and resource management, real-time languages; real-time comunication protocols, distributed real-time systems, fault tolerance, reliability in distributed real-time systems. Credits: ( ) ; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 581 Computer Applications in Medicine and Biology The analysis and design of Hospital Information Systems. The mathematical, physical and Physiological basis for algorithms used in medicine, imaging and biological modeling. Topics in computer modeling of organs will be chosen from the brain, heart, nervous system, sense organs, etc. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 583 Topics in Computer Science Topics in advanced areas will be discussed in seminar form. Contents may vary. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

CENG 590 Seminar A seminar must be given by each student in his/her research area which is graded by academic member of staff specialising in the topic of research. The topic is determined by the student and his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CENG 591 Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research.The student will learn to undertake effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen thesis area, as well as to present work in correct academic form. The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must indicate progress with thesis work. Credits: (0-1) 0; ECTS Credits: 20

CENG 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

CENG 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Undergraduate Course Units

EE 101 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EE 142 Introduction to Design

EE 201 Circuit Analysis I

EE 202 Circuit Analysis II

EE 203 Electrical Circuits Laboratory

EE 211 Electronics I

EE 212 Electronics II

EE 214 Electronics Laboratory I

EE 221 Concepts of Modern Pysics

EE 222 Electromagnetic Theory I

EE 271 Circuits Analysis

EE 313 Electronics Laboratory II

EE 323 Electromagnetic Theory II

EE 331 Digital Signal Processing I

EE 332 Fundamentals of Probability and Random Processes

EE 341 Microprocessor Systems & Interfacing

EE 352 Communication Systems I

EE 362 Feedback Control Systems

EE 453 Communication Systems II

EE 455 Communication Systems Lab.

Undergraduate Technical Elective Course Units

EE 401 Neural Networks

EE 411 Photonics

EE 412 Lightwave Communication

EE 421 Introduction to RF-Design

EE 423 Antennas

EE 426 Microwave & Antenna Laboratory

EE 431 Image Processing

EE 432 Speech Processing

EE 433 Digital Signal Processing II

EE 442 Computer Networks

EE 451 Mobile Communication

EE 452 Digital Coding of Waveforms

EE 461 Nonlinear Control

EE 462 Optimal Control

EE 472 Nonlinear Time Series Analysis

EE 491 Project I

EE 492 Project II

EE 101 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering Discipline of Circuit Theory, History of Electromagnetics and Maxwell Theory, Relativity in Electromagnetics, Basic Electronic Devices and Optoelectronics, Classification of Signals, Basics of Speech, Image and Biomedical Signal Processing, Overview of Communication Systems, Control Systems, Microelectromechanical Systems, Antennas and Remote Sensing. Credits: ( ) ;ECTS Credits:3

EE 142 Introduction Design Binary systems. Boolean algebra. Logic gates: AND, OR, NOT, EXOR. Technology: Diode logic, TTL, ECL. Karnaugh-diagram. Combinational logic. Flip-flops. Registers. Counters. Memory unit. Sequential circuits, Programmable logic. Credits: ( ) ;ECTS Credits:6

EE 500 Master Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research.The student will learn to undertake effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen thesis area, as well as to present work in correct academic form. The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must indicate progress with thesis work. Credits: (0-1) 0; ECTS Credits:20

EE 501 Principle of Mathematical Analysis Vector spaces, function spaces, linear transformations, convex and concave functions, metric spaces, convergent sequences, compactness; Differential calculus on R n; Continuity and limits, sequences of functions, Gateaux and Frechet derivatives, Mean-value theorem, Taylor's theorem, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem, manifolds; Variational calculus. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 502 Linear Systems Theory Linear spaces, normed linear spaces, metric spaces, Hilbert spaces. Matrix representation of Linear Transformations, change of basis. Fundamental theorem of differential equations. Dynamical systems. State transition matrix, impulse response matrix. Variational equation. Dynamic interpretation of eigenvalue-eigenvectors. Minimal polynomials, function of a matrix, bounded-input bounded-output stability, equilibrium points, stability in the sense of Liapunov. Algebraic equivalence, controllability, observability, minimal realisation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 503 Mathematics for Operations Research and Optimisation Groups and fields, vector spaces, Linear transformations, Gauss-Jordan pivoting, Gram-Schmidt procedure, unitary space. Hyperplanes, convex polyhedron, Linear inequalities, Tucker's theorem for positive solutions, Minkowski's theorem, Eigenvector-eigenvalue problem, definiteness, Jordan Canonical form theorem; Optimisation theory on R n: Constrained minimisation problem, linear programming problem, Lagrange Multiplier Theorem, Kuhn-Tucker Conditions for Inequality constraints, convex programming. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 511 Introduction to Optical Fiber Communications Optical propagation in optical fibers, attenuation, scattering, dispersion and polarisation phenomena Optical sources and optical detectors. Coupling of sources and detectors to optical fibers, splicing and optical connectors. Non-coherent receivers and their performance, non-coherent optical fiber communication systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 512 Advanced Optical Fiber Concepts Coherent optical fiber communication systems with heterodyne and homodyne demodulation. Optical fiber amplifiers, frequency division multiplexing and time division multiplexing. Wavelength Division Multiplexing systems. Pulse propagation and compression. Soliton. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 513 Optical Fiber Sensors Fiber optic sensor components: sources, photodetectors, couplers, connectors and splices; Lightwave in fiberoptic sensors. Interferometric fiberoptic sensors, Phase modulated fiberoptic sensors, Intensity modulated fiberoptic sensors, Fiberoptic sensor arrays and distributed sensing, Fiberoptic telemetry systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 514 Principles of Modern Optical Systems Photorefractivity. Nonlinear Optical Processes. Volume Holography and 3-D Imaging. Micro-Electromechanic Systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 515 Opto Electronics Ray and Wave Optics.Beam Optics.Polarisation and Crystal Optics.Electro-Optics.Detectors.Laser. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 516 Fourier Optics Scalar Diffraction. Diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhofer . Image Formation. Optical Signal Processing. Holography. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 521 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory I Fundamental concepts and theorems. Plane, cylindrical and spherical waves. Plane waves in different medium. Vector and scalar potentials. Transmission lines, waveguides and resonant cavities. Radiating systems. Integral equation formulation of electromagnetic scattering. Periodic structures. Perturbation and variational techniques. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 522 Numerical Methods for Electromagnetics Numerical solution of matrix equations and matrix eigenvalue problems. Method of moments. Finite difference and finite element methods. Variational methods. Spectral domain approach. The use of above methods in the solution of various antenna and scattering problems, and in the analysis of passive microwave components. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 523 Antenna Theory Fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation and antennas. The plane wave spectrum representation. Wire, slot horn, microstrip and reflector type antennas with emphasis on their applications in various frequency bands. Array analysis and synthesis techniques. Special types of antennas and polarisers. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 524 Microwave Devices and Applications Transmission lines and waveguides. Passive devices: connectors, attenuators, couplers, circulators and isolators. Microwave tubes. Diodes for microwave applications: Gunn, PIN, IMPATT, varactor. Parametric amplifier. Microwave transistors. Amplifiers. Mixers. Oscillators. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 525 Asymptotic Techniques in Electromagnetic Definition of asymptotic sequences, expansions and series. Laplace method for integrals; Watson's lemma. Method of stationary phase and method of steepest descent. Transform integrals and their asymptotic evaluation. Singularities and asymptotic method of differential equations. Differential equations with a large parameter. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 526 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory II Green's functions, Advanced boundary value problems in cylindrical and spherical coordinates, special functions, Integral equation formulations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 531 Probability and Random Processes Engineering applications of probability theory. Problems on events, independence, random variables and vectors, probability distribution and density functions, expectations, and characteristic functions. Dependence, correlation, and regression; multi-variate Gaussian distribution. Stochastic processes, stationarity, ergodicity, correlation functions, spectral densities, random inputs to linear systems; Gaussian and Poisson processes. Markov Chains and processes. Introduction to estimation theory and Wiener filtering. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 532 Stochastic Analysis and Estimation for Dynamical Systems Linear Algebra and linear systems review; Concepts in Estimation Theory: maximum likelihood (ML), maximum a-posteriori (MAP), least squares (LS), minimum mean square (MMSE) estimation; bias, variance, mean squared error, consistency, efficiency; Linear Estimation for Static Systems: LS estimation, polynomial fitting; Linear Dynamic Systems with Random inputs; State Estimation for linear dynamical systems: Kalman Filter; State Estimation in Non-linear Dynamical systems: extended Kalman filter, particle filtering, unscented Kalman filter; Stochastic differential Equations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 533 Digital Signal Processing Sampling and quantisation schemes. Linear shift invariant systems, stability and casuality. Two dimensional systems and sequences. Flow graphs, digital filter design techniques, FIR and IIR filters. Computation of DFT, FFT techniques. Effects of finite register length. Estimation of power spectra. Homorphic filtering, discrete time random signals and systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 534 Advanced Digital Signal Processing Parametric signal modeling. Multirate processing of digital signals. Practical examples of multirate processing of digital systems. Efficient Fourier transform and convolution algorithms. Short time Fourier Transform. Fundamentals of adaptive signal processing.Topics in digital filter design. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 535Adaptive Filter Theory Adaptive transversal and lattice filter based on mean square and least squares error criteria: least-mean square (LMS) and recursive least squares (RLS) transversal filters, the gradient lattice filter, the least squares lattice filter, and the fast transversal filter. The course will conclude with a selection of advanced topics such as QR decomposition adaptive filters and systolic implementations, finite precision effects, nonlinear adaptive filters, blind adaptive filters and infinite impulse response adaptive filters. Applications of adaptive filters to communication systems, such as adaptive equaliser design, will be considered throughout. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 536 Speech Processing I Mathematical models of human speech production and perception mechanisms, speech analysis/synthesis techniques including linear prediction, filter bank models and homomorphic filtering. Applications to speech synthesis and automatic speech recognition. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 537 Speech Processing II Speech enhancement, feature extraction, the EM algorithm, acoustic modeling, language modeling, training algorithms, search algorithms, noise robustness, speaker adaptation, speaker recognition, and text to speech. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 538 Detection and Estimation Theory Classical statistical decision theory, decision criteria and composite hypothesis tests. Receiver operating characteristics and error probability, applications to radar and communications. Detection of signals with unknown and random parameters, detection of stochastic signals, nonparametric detection techniques. Introduction to signal design, ambiguity function, the uncertainty principle. Applications to radar and sonar systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 540 Wavelet Theory Multiresolution Signal Analysis Time-frequency signal decomposition. Block transforms, subband filters, wavelet decomposition. Orthogonality, transform efficiency, coding gain performance. Wavelet transform: regularity, 2-channel filterbanks, wavelet families. DCT, lapped Orthogonal Transforms, other transforms. Parametric modeling of signal sources. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 542 Multidimensional Signal Processing Multidimensional functions and their Fourier transform. Multidimensional difference equations and their z-transforms. Two-dimensional FIR and IIR filter design methods. Stability and stabilisation of 2-D system. Stochastic signal models and spectral estimation for multidimensional signals and systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 543 Artificial Neural Systems Biological neuron, McCulloch-Pitts neuron model, feedforward network, feedback network, supervised and unsupervised learning: Hebbian learning rule, perceptron learning rule, delta learning rule; Single-layer perceptron classifier, linear machine and minimum distance classification; Multilayer feedforward networks, error back-propagation training; Single-layer feedback networks; Associative memories, cellular neural networks; Matching and Self-Organising networks, character recognising networks, linear programming modeling network, expert systems for medical diagnosis. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 544 Information Theory and Coding Discrete information source, Typical sequences, Weak Law of Large Numbers, Entropy, Noiseless Source Coding, Channel Coding for Discrete Memoryless Channels, Combined source and channel coding theorem, Channel Capacity, Continuous Sources and Channels, Source Coding for Discrete Sources with Memory, Source Coding with a Fidelity Criterion. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 545 Image Processing Image formation, Binary image processing, Mathematical morphology, Region segmentation, Edge detection, Texture analysis, Shape recognition, Color spaces, Optics, Image enhancement, Image filtering and restoration, Image data compression. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 546 Pattern Recognition Introduction to Pattern Recognition, Review of Probability and Statistics, Multivariate Analysis, Bayes Decision Theory, Parametric Techniques, Nonparametric Techniques, Unsupervised Learning and Clustering, Hidden Markov Models. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 547 Computer Vision Properties of light, human vision, introduction to colour image processing, introduction to multi-sensor images, extraction of structural features from images, recognition methods for computer vision, image sequences, optical flow and motion. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 551 Advanced Digital Communications In this course students will learn the blocks in a digital communication system, some of them only briefly and some of them in detail. Upon completing this course students will become capable of designing optimum receiver for band limited channels subject to additive Gaussian noise. They will learn briefly to reduce the redundant information in the source signals and to make the transmission more resistant against channel introduced impairments through channel coding. They will also learn the fading phenomena and they will be introduced to spread spectrum communication. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 552 Digital Communications II Carrier and symbol synchronisation. Block and convolutional channel codes; coded modulation for bandwidth constrained channels. Multi-channel/multi-antenna techniques. Transmitter and receiver diversity techniques. Communication through band-limited linear filter channels; optimum receivers for channels with inter-symbol interference (ISI) and AWGN; Minimum Mean Square Error (MMSE) and Zero-forcing linear equalisation; MMSE Decision decision feedback equalisation; MMSE predictive decision feedback equalisation. Maximum Likelihood Equalisaton. Adaptive Equalisation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:6

EE 553 Error Control Coding Introduction to algebra and Galois fields. Various error control coding techniques including linear block codes, cyclic codes, BCH and Reed-Solomon codes, convolution codes. Viterbi algorithm. Trellis coded modulation Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 554 Mobile Communication Cellular radio design fundamentals: frequency reuse, handoff, interference and system capacity. Mobile channel characterisation: large-scale path loss, log-normal shadowing small-scale fading and multipath, delay spread an coherence bandwidth, frequency selectivity, coherence time and Doppler spread, fast and slow fading. Modulation techniques for mobile radio; receiver complexity, error rate analysis, efficient spectral utilisation. Different techniques of diversity and combining. Time, frequency and code division multiple access; packet reservation, space division multiple access. Capacity calculations and networking. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 556 Nonlinear Systems Analysis Nonlinear differential equations, Induced norms and matrix measures; Second order systems, Linearisation methods; Approximate analysis methods, Describing functions, Singular perturbations; Lyapunov stability, the Lur'e problem; Input-Output stability, Linear time-invariant feedback systems; Differential geometric methods, Frobenius Theorem, reachability and observability, feedback linearisation, stabilisation of linearisable systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 562 Telecommunication Circuits Telecommunication systems overview: terrestial links, wireless local area networks, satellite systems. Baseband circuits: low noise amplifiers, limiters, A/D and D/A circuits. Coding, decoding and compression circuits. Digital and analogue modulation, up- and down-converters, oscillators, mixers, phase-locked loop. Channel characterisation. Scalar and vector signal detection circuits. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits:10

EE 598 Research Seminar A seminar must be given by each postgraduate student in his/her research area, which is graded by the lecturer. The topic of the seminar may be decided by the student and his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits:5

EE 800 Special Studies Students choose and study a topic under the guidance of a faculty member, generally his/her thesis supervisor Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

EE 900 Special Topics Students choose and study a topic under the guidance of a faculty member, generally his/her thesis supervisor Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Department of Food Engineering

Elective Undergraduate Service Course Units

FE 420 Introduction to Biotechnology

Postgraduate Course Units

FE 500 Thesis

FE 501 Food and Process Engineering Design

FE 502 Advanced Food Quality Control

FE 503 Advanced Microbiology

FE 504 Advanced Food Plant Sanitation

FE 505 Advanced Food Technology

FE 506 Optimisation Methods in Food Science

FE 507 Advanced Instrumental Methods in Food Analysis

FE 510 Biomaterials

FE 511 Advanced Food Chemistry

FE 512 Membrane Processes

FE 514 Food Biotechnology

FE 515 Food Additives, Contaminants and Toxicology

FE 516 Sensory Evaluation of Foods

FE 517 Introduction to Process Principles

FE 518 Food and Industrial Microbiology

FE 519 Food Processing and Packaging

FE 520 Protein Purification

FE 521 Aseptic Processing Technology

FE 522 Downstream Processing in Biotechnology

FE 524 Principles of Different Fermentation Methods

FE 525 Advanced Food Biochemistry

FE 526 Physical Properties of Food and Biological Materials

FE 527 Enzyme Engineering

FE 528 Functional Foods

FE 530 Heat Treatment and Thermal Processing of Food

FE 531 Biological Systems Simulation and Modelling

FE 532 Food Engineering Principles

FE 533 Enzyme Characterisation and Kinetics

FE 534 Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Engineers

FE 535 Statistical Process Monitoring and Quality Control

FE 536 Design of Experiments

FE 538 Bioprocess Engineering Principles

FE 580 Special Topics in Food Engineering

FE 590 Technical Report Writing

FE 598 Seminar

FE 801 Special Studies

FE 802 Special Studies

FE 803 Special Studies

FE 804 Special Studies

FE 805 Special Studies

FE 806 Special Studies

FE 807 Special Studies

FE 808 Special Studies

FE 901 Special Topics

FE 902 Special Topics

FE 903 Special Topics

FE 904 Special Topics

FE 905 Special Topics

FE 906 Special Topics

FE 907 Special Topics

FE 908 Special Topics

 

FE 515 Food Additives, Contaminants and Toxicology Terms in toxicology; evaluation of food safety; inherent toxicants and comparative toxicology; toxicants in animal and plant foodstuffs; food additives; fungal toxins; contaminants. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 516 Sensory Evaluation of Foods Introduction to sensory analysis. Functions of the human senses and how they relate to food measurement. Information processing in the brain with respect to perception of food. Overall difference tests. Attribute difference tests. Determining thresholds. Selection and training of panellists. Descriptive analysis techniques. Consumer tests. Statistical methods used for evaluation of sensory data. Guidelines for choice of techniques and reporting results. Selected research topics on sensory analysis. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 517 Introduction to Process Principles Material and energy balances, basic principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and transfer operations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 518 Food and Industrial Microbiology Relationship of microorganisms to food manufacture and preservation, industrial fermentation and processing. Cultivation of microorganisms, growth kinetics, continuous culture. Preservation maintenance and isolation of microorganisms for industrial processes. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 519 Food Processing and Packaging This course covers relevant basic engineering concepts and their applications to solve food processing and packaging problems. Key unit operations and regulations or recommended practices for manufacture of a variety of foods will also be covered. Credits: (2-0) 2; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 520 Protein Purification Cell disintegration and clarification of the extract. Precipitation and salting out. Gel filtration, ion-exchange, reversed phase, hydrophobic interaction and affinity chromatography methods. Aqueous two phase systems, reversed micelles, liquid membranes, electrodialysis, electrophoretic methods, isoelectric focusing. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 521 Aseptic Processing Technology Overview of aseptic processing and packaging systems. Thermal processing and fluid flow in continuous heat exchangers. Food microbiology, chemistry and packaging as applied to aseptic processing. Establishing processes for aseptic processing of liquid and particulate foods. Introduction: overview of aseptic processing. Chemical principles in aseptic processing. Microbiological principles in aseptic processing. Aseptic packaging and filling. Principles of thermal processing as applied to aseptic processing and thermal process calculations. Credits: (2-0) 2; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 522 Downstream Processing in Biotechnology Bioproduct recovery via centrifugation, filtration. Adsorption techniques, chromatography, bioaffinity methods, ultrafiltration. Concentration, formulation, drying and packaging. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 524 Principles of Different Fermentation Methods Immersed and solid state fermentations and fermenters. Growth kinetics, development of inocula and media for industrial fermentations. Primary and secondary metabolites. Fermentation economics. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 525 Advanced Food Biochemistry A review of the structure and functions of biomolecules, biochemistry of raw and processed food (milk, meat and poultry, sea foods and fruit and vegetables), the roles of enzymes on food quality and processing (polyphenol oxidases, pectinases, proteases, lipases, lipoxygenase, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, etc.), biochemical aspects of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 526 Physical Properties of Food and Biological Materials Deformation, flow and textural properties of food materials, properties of powders and flow of particulate solids. Instrumental methods for measuring physical properties of foods and food quality, functionality and physical stability. Course Introduction: Definitions. Importance of material properties in process design and engineering applications. Physical Properties: Size and shape, volume and surface area, density, porosity definition. Physical Properties: Measurement and Calculation. Solids: Mechanical Properties: compression, shear, stress-strain, moduli. Mechanical Properties: Measurement, calculation. Solids: Viscoelasticity. Kelvin, Maxwell and other models. Creep and stress relaxation, surface tension. Fluids and Semisolids: Newtonian vs. non-Newtonian. Fluids: Viscosity. Effect of temperature measurement. Thermal Properties: Heat capacity and enthalpy. Thermal Properties: Thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity convective heat transfer coefficient. Structural Components: Water, moisture content. Electromagnetic properties: electrical, optical, magnetic. Other properties. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 527 Enzyme Engineering Structure of enzymes, characterisation methods, enzyme kinetics, production, purification and use of enzymes. Enzyme reactor design and optimisation. Immobilised enzymes and their applications. A pplication of enzymes in genetic engineering related biotechnology. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 528Functional Foods Health potential foods such as dietary fiber, limonoids, antioxidants, essential oils, peptides and proteins, lactic acid bacteria, etc. Application of functional foods. Introduction: overview of relationship of food, nutrition and health. Functional foods of microbial origin. Functional foods of plant origin. Functional foods of animal origin. Safety of functional foods. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 530 Heat Treatment and Thermal Processing of Food Determination of thermal inactivation parameters of enzymes, microorganisms, microbial spores and biologically active compounds; modes of heat transfer; heat penetration measurement; heat penetration curves; methods of determining lethality of thermal processes (the graphical or general method and formula method); conventional thermal processing; aseptic processing; surface sterilisation; commercial sterilisation systems; evaluation of the probability of spoilage from a given process; examples of thermal process and heat treatment calculations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 531 Biological Systems Simulation and Modelling Contents require use of mathematical methods such as Runge-Kutta, Euler for solving differential equations. Course contents include continuous and discrete simulation modelling of agricultural and biological systems, numerical simulation techniques, model validation and verification, difference measures, sensitivity analysis, etc. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 532 Food Engineering Principles Principles of momentum, heat and mass transfer. Formulation of continuum problems using “shell” balances. Velocity distribution in laminar flow. Shell energy balances and temperature distributions in laminar flow and solids. Concentration distributions in solids and laminar flow. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 533 Enzyme Characterisation and Kinetics Properties of amino acids; polypeptides; structure of proteins; molecular weight of proteins; cofactors; active sites and mechanisms of enzymes; enzyme assays; enzyme kinetics. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 534 Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Engineers Introduction: Basic matrix algebra. Introduction to statistics used in multivariate. Normal Distribution. Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Multivariate Linear Regression. Principal Components. Factor Analysis. Discrimination and Classification. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 535 Statistical Process Monitoring and Quality Control I ntroduction: What is Statistical Process Monitoring (SPM)? General Statistics. Tools of Statistical Process Control. Univariate Control Charts: Control Charts for Attributes. Control Charts for Variables. CUSUM Charts, EWMA Charts. Process Capability Analysis. Autocorrelation in Data: Definitions. Diagnosis of Autocorrelation. Effects of Autocorrelation. Control Charts for Autocorrelated data. SPM of Multivariate Process: Why do we need Multivariate SPM Techniques? Multivariate SPM Charts. Multivariate SPM based on Residuals. Principal Component Analysis. Design of Experiments (If time allows): Experiments with one Factor. Factorial Experiments. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 536 Design of Experiments Introduction: What is experimental design? The role of experimental design. Basic statistics. Probability distributions. Normality checking. Comparing treatments: Significance tests (Hypothesis) and confidence intervals for means and variances. Randomisation and blocking with paired comparisons. Use of Analysis of Variance with a single factor. Randomisation, blocking and Latin squares. Factorial design experiments: Introduction to Factorial Designs. Two level Factorial Designs. Fractional Factorial Designs and Two-Level Fractional Factorial Designs. Three-level and Mixed-level Factorial Designs. Weakness of Classical one-variable at a time strategy. Response Surface Methods: Simple modelling with Least Squares (Regression Models). Central Composite Design. Box-Behnken Design. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

FE 538 Bioprocess Engineering Principles Course starts with basic engineering calculations, physical processes, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer and unit operations. Reactor and reaction basics are given and reaction engineering is studied with an engineering point of view. Emphasis is given to bioreactor operations and application to biological systems. Course ends with bioprocesses using plant cell cultures and bioreactors. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Course Units

ME 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

CS 101 Basic Information Technology

CS 102 Basic Computer Science and Programming

ME 112 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I

ME 202 Fluid Mechanics I

ECON 205 Principles of Economics

ME 206 Thermodynamics I

ME 213 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II

ME 221 Statics

ME 222 Dynamics

ME 224 Strength of Materials

ME 231 Materials Science and Engineering

ME 242 Applied Mathematics for Engineers

ME 300 Summer Practice

ME 303 Fluid Mechanics II

ME 307 Thermodynamics II

ME 311 Machine Elements I

ME 312 Machine Elements II

ME 323 Manufacturing Processes

ME 328 Manufacturing Engineering

ME 331 Theory of Machines I

ME 332 Theory of Machines II

ME 340 Heat Transfer

ME 343 Numerical Methods in Engineering

ME 352 System Analysis and Control

ME 400 Summer Practice

ME 401 Engineering Economics and Design

ME 402 Engineering Design

ME 409 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory

ME 422 Building Heating Systems: Fundamentals And Design

ME 425 Heat Exchangers

ME 427 Introduction To Renewable Energy Resources

ME 432 Introduction To Geothermal Energy

ME 445 Automotive Engineering I

ME 455 Mechanical Vibrations

ME 467 Computer Aıded Mechanıcal Desıgn

ME 472 Pneumatics And Hydraulics In Automation

ME 478 Engineering Economy And Production Management

ME 481 Materials Characterisation

ME 484 Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

ME 488 Introduction to Ceramics

ME 490 Introduction to Composite Materials

Postgraduate Course Units

ME 500 Master's Thesis

ME 501 Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

ME 502 Mechanical Properties of Materials

ME 503 Metal Matrix Composites

ME 504 High Strain Rate Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

ME 505 Quality Control

ME 506 Non-destructive Testing Methods

ME 507 Analytical Techniques in Materials Science

ME 508 Phase Transformations and Kinetics

ME 509 Solidification Process

ME 510 Fracture Mechanics

ME 511 Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering

ME 512 Analytical and Numerical Methods for Phase Change Problems

ME 513 Advanced Composite Techniques

ME 514 Phase Diagrams in Materials Science

ME 515 Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics

ME 516 Finite Element Analysis in Vibrations

ME 517 Introduction to Ceramics

ME 518 Analytical Methods in Vibrations

ME 521 Advanced Thermodynamics

ME 522 High Temperature Materials

ME 523 Heat Conduction

ME 524 Experimental Design

ME 525 Thermal Radiation

ME 532 Convective Heat Transfer

ME 534 Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME 538 Fluid Power Control

ME 540 Applied Combustion

ME 541 Fundamentals and Applications of Solar Energy

ME 542 Fundamentals and Applications of Hydrogen Energy

ME 544 Passive Solar Systems

ME 545 Direct Use of Geothermal Energy

ME 548 Thermal Solar Power Plants

ME 550 Wind Power

ME 551 Potential Energy Resources

ME 552 Energy Environmental Systems

ME 554 Geothermal Engineering

ME 561 Metal Cutting

ME 563 Theory of Elasticity

ME 566 Advanced Robotics

ME 567 Robotics Research

ME 570 Computational Intelligence

ME 571 Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms

ME 574 Principles of Robotics

ME 575 Kinematic Geometry of Robotics

ME 576 Computer Control of Machines

ME 577 Synthesis Problems of Manipulators

ME 578 Probabilistic Reasoning

ME 581 Machine Tool Design

ME 584 Manufacturing Planning and Control

ME 590 Analytical Methods in Engineering

ME 591 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

ME 598 Research Seminar

ME 600 Doctoral Thesis

ME 811 Special Studies

ME 815 Special Studies

ME 835 Special Studies

ME 841 Special Studies

ME 845 Special Studies

ME 851 Special Studies

ME 855 Special Studies

ME 861 Special Studies

ME 865 Special Studies

ME 871 Special Studies

ME 881 Special Studies

ME 891 Special Studies

ME 911 Special Topics

ME 915 Special Topics

ME 935 Special Topics

ME 941 Special Topics

ME 945 Special Topics

ME 951 Special Topics

ME 955 Special Topics

ME 961 Special Topics

ME 965 Special Topics

ME 971 Special Topics

ME 981 Special Topics

ME 991 Special Topics

 

ME 307 Thermodynamics II Upon completing the course, students will have become capable of determining the thermodynamic principles that underlie specific problems and applications in engineering and of applying those principles in solving engineering problems. Students are expected to design thermodynamically based systems to perform specified tasks and/or achieve specific outcomes. Exergy. Gas power cycles. Vapour and combined power cycles. Refrigeration cycles. Thermodynamic property relations. Gas mixtures. Gas-vapour mixtures and air-conditioning. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

ME 311 Machine Elements I This course intends to provide a systematic approach to the science of machine design. Students acquire the fundamentals of mechanical elements and independent design initiative. Introduction to basic machinery. Overview of strength of materials, material knowledge, tolerances. Design of screws, welding and joints. energy storing and dissipating elements. Shafts, belts, and chains. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

ME 312 Machine Elements II This course intends to provide a systematic approach to the science of machine design. Students acquire the fundamentals of mechanical elements and independent design initiative. Introduction to rolling contact bearings. The lubrication theory. Journal bearings. Gears and their methods of design. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 5

ME 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in literature survey. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may write a Review of the Literature, a report, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

ME 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in literature survey. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a Review of the Literature, doctoral thesis proposal, an article, thesis chapter, and/or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Faculty of Science

Office of the Dean
Dean:	Prof. Dr Doğan Abukay: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, Clarkson College of Technology; PhD, Ege University
Faculty Secretary:	Mr. Önder Beceren

Faculty

Professors Abukay, Doğan: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, Clarkson College of Technology; PhD, Ege University Artok, Levent: BS, MS, PhD, Çukurova University Demir, Durmuş Ali: BS, MS, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, ICTP, TPI Erdem, Recai: BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University Mirkasimov, Rufat: BS, MS, Moscow State University; PhD, Joint Institute For Nuclear Research Oktay, Pashaev: BS, Baku State University; MS, Lomonosow Moscow State University; PhD, Joint Institute For Nuclear Research Özgen, Tamerkan: BS, MS, Istanbul University; PhD, Hacettepe University Refail, Alizade: BS, MS, PhD, Moscow State University

Associate Professors Eroğlu, Ahmet Emin (Chair): BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University Elmacı, Nuran: BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University Frary, Anne: BA, Mount Holyoke College; PhD, Cornell University Güneş, Hatice (Head of the department): BS, Ege University; MS, Ege University; MS, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University Güneş, Mehmet: BS, Ege University; MS, Uludağ University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University Özçelik, Serdar: BS, MS, Ankara University; PhD, City University of New York Öztürk, Orhan: BS, Ankara University; MS, Michigan University; PhD, Colorado School of Mines Polat, Hürriyet: BS, Ege Üniversity; MS, PhD, Pennsylvania State University Sözüer, Işıl: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, Bristol University

Assistant Professors Akgül, Bünyamin: DVM, Ankara University; MS, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University Aral, Gürcan: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, PhD, Lousiana State University Arslanoğlu, Alper: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, University of East Anglia; PhD, University of Warwick Atmaca, Murat: BS, Dokuz Eylul University; MS, PhD, University Of Missouri-Rolla Doğanlar, Sami: BS, Ege University; MS, Çukurova University; MS Cornell University; PhD, Cornell University Eanes, Mehtap: BS, Ege University; MS, PhD, Clemson University Eanes, Ritchie Curtis: BS, Guilford College; PhD, Clemson University Karakaya, Çağlar: BS, Anatolia University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University Koç, Ahmet: BS, Ondokuz Mayıs University, MS, Oregon State University; PhD, Oregon State University Nalbant, Ayten: BS, Istanbul University; MS, University of Southern California; PhD, University of Southern California Neslitürk, Ali İhsan: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, University of Washington; PhD, University of Colorado Okur, Salih: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, PhD, Illlinois Institute of Technology Özdemir, Durmuş: BS, MS, Ege University; PhD, Clemson University Özyüzer, Lütfü: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, PhD, Illlinois Institute of Technology Selamet, Yusuf: BS, Dokuz Eylül University; MS, Illlinois Institute of Technology; PhD, University of Illinois, Chicago Shahwan, Talal: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, Bilkent University Soyer, Ferda: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University Sözüer, Sami: BS, MS, Boğaziçi University; PhD, University of Wyoming Subaşılar, Bedrettin: BS, MS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, State University of New York, Stony Brook Şanlı, Gülşah: BS, Ege University; MS, Virginia Commonwealth University; PhD, Florida State University Tanoğlu, Gamze: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, PhD, University of Delaware Tarhan, Enver: BS, Ege University; MS, Illlinois Institute of Technology; PhD, Purdue University Tarı, Süleyman: BS, Dicle University; MS, Illlinois Institute of Technology; PhD, University of Illinois, Chicago Ufuktepe, Ünal: BS, Middle East Technical University; MS, Ankara University; PhD, University of Missouri

Instructors Aslan, İsmail: BS,MS, Ege University; PhD, Ohio University Atılgan, Şirin: BS, MS, PhD, Dokuz Eylül University Doğan, İlhan: BS, Istanbul University; MS, Illinois Institute of Technology; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology Ertok, Saliha Nigar: BS, Hacettepe University; MS, Ege University; PhD, Manchester University Ufuktepe, Günnur: BS, Ankara University

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Programmes & Degrees

Department of Physics

Undergraduate Course Units

PHYS 101 General Physics I

PHYS 102 General Physics II

PHYS 111 General Physics Lab I

PHYS 112 General Physics Lab II

PHYS 201 Waves and Optics

PHYS 203 Classical Mechanics I

PHYS 204 Classical Mechanics II

PHYS 212 Waves and Optics Lab

PHYS 214 Programming for Physicists

PHYS 222 Modern Physics

PHYS 241 Introductory Electronic Circuits

PHYS 301 Electromagnetic Theory I

PHYS 302 Electromagnetic Theory II

PHYS 305 Experiments in Modern Physics

PHYS 321 Quantum Mechanics I

PHYS 322 Quantum Mechanics II

PHYS 326 Statistical Thermodynamics

PHYS 421 Quantum Mechanics III

PHYS 431 Condensed Matter Physics I

PHYS 432 Condensed Matter Physics II

PHYS 452 Introduction to Particle Physics

Undergraduate Elective Course Units

PHYS 312 Electronics for Physicists

PHYS 313 Environmental Physics

PHYS 315 Numerical Methods for Physics

PHYS 327 Data Analysis I

PHYS 328 Data Analysis II

PHYS 352 Special Functions of Physics

PHYS 380 Thermal Physics

PHYS 390 Special Relativity

PHYS 415 Computer Interface for Physics Experiments

PHYS 416 Computational Physics

PHYS 435 Applied Superconductivity

PHYS 436 Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology

PHYS 441 Solid State Device Physics

PHYS 442 Solid State Device Technology

PHYS 446 Optoelectronic Devices

PHYS 448 Quantum Optics

PHYS 461 Research Study I

PHYS 462 Research Study II

PHYS 473 Optics

PHYS 474 Fibre Optics

PHYS 480 Introduction to General Relativity & Cosmology

PHYS 482 Introduction to High Energy Physics

PHYS 496 Introduction to Atmospheric Physics

Postgraduate Course Units

PHYS 501 Introduction to Solid State Physics

PHYS 502 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Solids

PHYS 503 Basic Quantum Mechanics

PHYS 508 Electromagnetic Theory I

PHYS 509 Electromagnetic Theory II

PHYS 511 Mathematical Physics

PHYS 517 Analytical Mechanics

PHYS 520 Quantum Mechanics I

PHYS 521 Quantum Mechanics II

PHYS 525 Surface Physics

PHYS 530 Statistical Mechanics

PHYS 540 Condensed Matter I

PHYS 541 Condensed Matter II

PHYS 542 Physics of Semiconductors

PHYS 544 Introduction to Superconductivity

PHYS 546 Solid State Devices

PHYS 548 Thin Film Technology

PHYS 553 Solar Cell Device Physics

PHYS 562 Atomic and Molecular Spectra

PHYS 570 Structure of Materials

PHYS 574 Surface Analysis Techniques

PHYS 576 Principles of Coating Technology

PHYS 578 Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology

PHYS 581 Theory of Relativity and Differential Geometry

PHYS 583 Symmetries in Particle Physics

PHYS 587 Group Theory for High Energy Physics

PHYS 591 Particle Physics I

PHYS 592 Particle Physics II

PHYS 593 Quantum Field Theory I

PHYS 594 Quantum Field Theory II

PHYS 596 Graduate Seminar I

PHYS 597 Graduate Seminar II

PHYS 598 Special Topics in Physics

PHYS 599 Thesis

PHYS 801 Special Studies

PHYS 802 Special Studies

PHYS 803 Special Studies

PHYS 804 Special Studies

PHYS 805 Special Studies

PHYS 806 Special Studies

PHYS 807 Special Studies

PHYS 808 Special Studies

PHYS 809 Special Studies

PHYS 810 Special Studies

PHYS 901 Special Topics

PHYS 902 Special Topics

PHYS 903 Special Topics

PHYS 904 Special Topics

PHYS 905 Special Topics

PHYS 906 Special Topics

PHYS 907 Special Topics

PHYS 908 Special Topics

PHYS 909 Special Topics

PHYS 910 Special Topics

 

PHYS 501 Introduction to Solid State Physics Review of elementary quantum mechanics; crystal structure; cohesion in solids; Fourier analysis of periodic functions; crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice; lattice vibrations ; phonons and phonon heat capacity; free and non-interacting electrons; electrons in a periodic potential; semiconductors. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 502 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Solids A pplications of solid state physics to practical properties, Plasmons, polariotns, polarons, optical processes, semiconductors, superconductivity, dielectric properties, magnetism, noncrystalline structure, and interfaces. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 503 Basic Quantum Mechanics Wave-particle duality; state vectors and operators; Schroedinger equation; one dimensional problems; angular momentum and spin; three-dimensional problems; addition of angular momenta; matrix formulation and perturbation theory; identical particles; states of helium; multiplet structure of atoms; time dependent perturbation theory. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 508 Electromagnetic Theory I Basics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, electrostatic field, potential, Poisson’s and, Laplace’s equations, Green functions. Advanced boundary value problems solution techniques in electrostatics: Method of images; method of inversion; Green funciton techniques; Laplace’s equation applications to spherical and cylindirical coordinates, related Legendre and Bessel function solutions. Multipole expansions. Dielectrics: Reformulation of electrotstatics, energy, and boundary value problems within. Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart, Ampere’s laws, vector potential, magnetic induction, magnetic moment, and magnetic force. Macroscopic reformulation and solutions to related boundary value problems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 509 Electromagnetic Theory II Plane electromagnetic waves: Non conducting medium, linear and circular polarisation, superposition, reflection, and refraction, in conducting medium. Wave guides and resonant cavities: Fields at the surface and within, modes in rectangular wave guides, resonant cavities, dielectric wave guide. Magnetohydrodynamics and plasma physics: Basic equation, diffusion, viscosity, and pressure. Flow, instabilities, waves and oscillations. Special theory of relativity: Postulates, Lorentz transformations, length contraction and time dilatation. Additon of veleocities, four vectors, covariance, transformation of electromagnetic fields. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 511 Mathematical Physics Partial differential equations of theoretical physics, seperation of variables method singular points, Frobenius method. A second solution, Green’s function Gamma function, definition, simple properties, digamma-ploygamma functions Stirling’s series. Beta function, incomplete gamma function and related functions. Bessel function, orthogonality. Bessel series. Neumann, Hankel and modified Bessel functions. Asymptotic expansion, spherical Bessel functions, recurrence relations. Legendre functions, generating function, recurrence relations. Orhtogonality, alternate definitions. Associated Legendre functions and their orthogonality, spherical harmonics. Angular momentum, addition theorem, integrals of the product of three spherical harmonics. Legendre functions of second kind, vector spherical harmonics. Hermite functions, Laguerre functions, Dirac delta and Heaviside step functions. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 517 AnalyticalMechanics Introduction: Fundamental Concepts. One Dimensional Motion: Newton 's Equation of Motion. Elementary Problems. Energy of a system. Harmonic Motion: Simple Harmonic Oscillations. Linear Response and Forcing; Functions. Non Linear Oscillations and Chaos. Motion in Two and Three Dimensions: Motion in Two Dimensions Motion in; Three Dimensions. Central Forces: Orbits and Kepler’s Laws. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics: D’Alembert's Principle. The Lagrangian and Lagrange’s Equation. The Hamiltonian and Hamilton ’s Equations. Motion of a System of Particles: Energy of a System of Particles. Collisions; Scattering. Gravitation:Gravitational Potential. Gravitational Field. Special Relativity: Inertial Coordinate Systems. Clocks and Measuring Sticks.Lorentz Transformation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 520 QuantumMechanicsI Fundamental Concepts. Quantum Dynamics. Theory of Angular Momentum. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 521 QuantumMechanicsII Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics. Approximation Methods. Identical Particles. Scattering Theory. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 525 SurfacePhysics A phenomenological and theoretical introduction to the field of surface science including experimental techniques and engineering applications. Topics will include: thermodynamics and structure of surfaces, surface diffusion, electronic properties and space-charge effects, physisorption and chemisorption. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 530 StatisticalMechanics Entropy; Thermodynamic potentials; Free energy; Kinetic theory, Boltzman transport equation; Canonical and Grand Canonical ensembles, Gibbs distribution; Quantum statistical mechanics, Density matrix; Quasiparticles, Quantum Fermi and Bose systems; Fermi liquids and Bose-Einstein condenstation; Ginzburg-Landau theory of phase transitions; Superfluidity and superconductivity; Ferromagnetism: Ising and Heisenberg models; Critical Phenomena and Renormalisation group; Fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 540 Condensed Matter I Principles and applications of quantum theory of electrons and phonons in solids, lattice vibrations, structure, symmetry and bonding, critical phenomenon, electronic states and excitations in metals and alloys, Fermi surfaces, magnetic resonance, phase transitions, transport properties; surfaces, quantum Hall effect. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 541 Condensed Matter II Semiconductors, microscopic theory of superconductivity, surfaces and interfaces, complex structures, liquids, quasicrystals, fluid mechanics, defects in solids, many-body theory, mean-field theory, disorder, magnetism, spin systems. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 546 Solid StateDevices Quantum theory of solids, energy bands, Semiconductors in equilibrium, charge carriers in semiconductors and extrinsic semiconductors, Carrier transport phenomena: Carrier drift and diffusion, non-equilibrium excess carriers, carrier generation-recombination, quasi-Fermi energy levels, The pn junction: thermal equilibrium characteristics, junction capacitance and diffusion capacitance and reverse breakdown, Tunnel diode, IMPATT diodes. Metal-semiconductor contacts: Schottky Barrier devices and their characteristics, Ohmic contacts, metal-semiconductor-field effect transistors (MESFETS), Metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitors and its characteristics, charge coupled devices, metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs), types, physics and their characteristics of MOSFETS, Bipolar junction transistor (BJT): transistor action and static characteristics of BJT, frequency response and switching of BJT, common configurations of BJTs. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 562 Atomic and Molecular Spectra Review of Bohr theory and Schrodinger equation; fine structure and hyperfine structure; Zeeman effect; intensities and multiplet analysis; selected topics in molecular structure, such as treatment of rigid rotator, harmonic oscillator, infrared and Raman spectra, analysis of band structure. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 570 Structure of Materials Principles of crystallography and diffraction from materials; Properties of radiation (e. g., x-ray, neutron, electron) useful for studying the structure of materials; Structure determination methods. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 581 Theory of Relativity and Differential Geometry Curves and Curvature; First and Second Fundamental Forms of a Surface; Geodesics and Christoffel symbols; Review of Special Theory of Relativity: Inertial Frames and Michelson-Morley Experiment; Postulates of Special Relativity; Lorentz Transformation; Space-Time diagrams; Twin Paradox;  General Theory of Relativity: Gravity; Field Equations; General Relativity and the Bending of Light; Black Holes, Wormholes, and Time Travel. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 583 Symmetries in Particle Physics Discrete vs. continuous symmetries; Poincaré group: from translation to conformal transformations; The gauge principle: Abelian and non-Abelian symmetries; spontaneous and explicit breakdown of symmetries; Introduction to supersymmetry. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 587 Group Theory for High Energy Physics Introduction to Groups: permutations, cyclic groups, homomorphism, subgroups, characters, cosets; Abelian and non-Abelian Groups; Dynkin indices, spontaneous symmetry breaking. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 591 Particle Physics I Units and Sizes; Relativistic Notation and Kinematics; Introduction to Group Theory and Structure Constants; Collisions, Scattering and more Kinematics; Introduction to the Particles: Leptons, Nucleons and Pions; Accelerators, Detectors and Experiments; Strangeness, Resonances and Flavor SU(3); Introduction to Quantum Numbers and Fundamental Properties of Electroweak Interactions. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 592 Particle Physics II Introduction to QCD, Feynman rules and renormalised couplings; Dimensional Regularisation; QED, Feynman rules and cross sections; Introduction to the effective theory of the weak interactions; Symmetry Breaking; Standard Model of Electroweak Interactions (Weinberg-Salam); Feynman rules for Electroweak Interactions; Calculating Electroweak Interactions; More about the standard model of Electroweak Interactions; Neutrino masses, mixing and oscillations; The Neutral Kaon System; The Neutral B System. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 593 Quantum Field Theory I Klein-Gordon and Dirac fields; interacting fields and Fenyman diagrams; elementary quantum electrodynamical processes; radiative corrections; functional methods; systematics of renormalisation, its relation to symmetries of physical systems; renormalisation group. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 594 Quantum Field Theory II Non-Abelian gauge invariance; quantisation of non-Abelian gauge fields: the quantum chromodynamics; operator product expansion; perturbation theory anomalies; gauge theories with spontaneously broken symmetries; quantisation of spontaneously broken gauge theories. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 598 Special Topics in Physics The content of the course is determined in on the conference between the lecturer and students. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

PHYS 599 Master Thesis The content of the course v aries according to chosen thesis topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must progress with thesis work. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 20

PHYS 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

PHYS 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a review of the literature, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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Department of Chemistry

Undergraduate Course Units

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (Engineering)

CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (Engineering)

CHEM 103 Technical English for Chemistry

CHEM 104 Technical English for Chemistry II

CHEM 111 General Chemistry I

CHEM 112 General Chemistry II

CHEM 113 General Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II

CHEM 205 Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 206 Organic Chemistry II

CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 208 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

CHEM 211 Mathematics for Chemists

CHEM 213 Analytical Chemistry I

CHEM 214 Analytical Chemistry II

CHEM 215 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 216 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II

CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry (Chemical Engineering)

CHEM 233 Project I

CHEM 234 Project II

CHEM 300 Summer Practice

CHEM 301 Inorganic Chemistry I

CHEM 302 Inorganic Chemistry II

CHEM 303 Physical Chemistry I

CHEM 304 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM 306 Physical Chemistry II

CHEM 308 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

CHEM 309 Instrumental Analysis

CHEM 312 Introduction to Quantum Chemistry

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry (Chemical Engineering)

CHEM 333 Project III

CHEM 334 Project IV

CHEM 342 Computational Chemistry I

CHEM 354 Separation Techniques

CHEM 356 Surfactant Science

CHEM 358 Introduction to Nuclear Chemistry

CHEM 404 Industrial Chemistry

CHEM 410 Atomic and Molecular Spectrometry

CHEM 411 Biochemistry

CHEM 413 Photochemistry

CHEM 440 Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

CHEM 442 Selected Topics in Biochemistry

CHEM 459 Computational Chemistry

CHEM 460 Introduction to Colloid Chemistry and Surface Science

CHEM 464 Bioinorganic Chemistry

CHEM 470 Spectroscopic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 471 Graduation Project I

CHEM 472 Organometallic Chemistry

CHEM 474 Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry

CHEM 476 Graduation Project II

CHEM 484 Seminar

Postgraduate Course Units

CHEM 501 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 502 Colloid Chemistry and Surface Science

CHEM 503 Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry

CHEM 504 Molecular Spectroscopy

CHEM 505 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 506 Inorganic Materials

CHEM 507 Advanced Organometalic Chemistry

CHEM 508 Industrial and Biochemical Applications of Molybdenum Compounds

CHEM 509 Glow Discharge and Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 510 Analytical Separations

CHEM 511 Environmental Chemistry

CHEM 512 Interfacial Phenomena

CHEM 513 Classification and Clustering Techniques in analytical Chemistry

CHEM 514 Chemical Thermodynamics

CHEM 515 Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Raman Spectroscopy in Multivariate Analysis

CHEM 516 Advanced Biochemistry

CHEM 517 Mass Spectroscopy

CHEM 518 Mathematica in Laboratory

CHEM 519 Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 520 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry

CHEM 522 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

CHEM 524 Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 525 Chemometrics

CHEM 526 Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry

CHEM 528 Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry

CHEM 530 Reactions and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry

CHEM 533 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry

CHEM 535 Introduction to Crystallography

CHEM 536 Spectrochemical Analysis

CHEM 537 Analysis Techniques in Solid State Chemistry

CHEM 538 Spectroscopic Methods in Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 540 Advanced Solid State Chemistry

CHEM 545 Chemical Applications of Group Theory

CHEM 546 Advances in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

CHEM 548 Experimental Design and Optimisation

CHEM 550 Analytical Applications of Nuclear and Radiochemical Methods

CHEM 585 Seminar in Chemistry

CHEM 590 Thesis Studies

CHEM 600 PhD Thesis

CHEM 601 Seminar in Chemistry

CHEM 801 Special Studies

CHEM 802 Special Studies

CHEM 803 Special Studies

CHEM 804 Special Studies

CHEM 805 Special Studies

CHEM 806 Special Studies

CHEM 807 Special Studies

CHEM 808 Special Studies

CHEM 809 Special Studies

CHEM 810 Special Studies

CHEM 811 Special Studies

CHEM 901 Special Topics

CHEM 902 Special Topics

CHEM 903 Special Topics

CHEM 904 Special Topics

CHEM 905 Special Topics

CHEM 906 Special Topics

CHEM 907 Special Topics

CHEM 908 Special Topics

CHEM 909 Special Topics

CHEM 910 Special Topics

CHEM 911 Special Topics

 

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I Matter: its properties and measurement. Atoms and atomic theory. Chemical compounds. Chemical reactions. Introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions. Gases. Thermochemistry. Electrons in atoms. The periodic table and some atomic properties. Chemical bonding. Credits: (3 - 2) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CHEM 102 General Chemistry II The periodic table and some atomic properties. Chemical bonding. Liquids, solids, and intermolecular forces. Solutions and their physical properties. Chemical kinetics. Principles of chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases. Entropy and free energy. Electrochemistry. Credits: (3 - 2) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CHEM 103 Technical English for Chemistry I In this lecture course, fundamental chemical concepts and terms are reviewed for chemistry students. The aim of the lecture is to improve both students' knowledge of the English language and their vocabulary in chemistry. The lecture is carried by audio-visual techniques. Credits: (1 - 0) 1; ECTS Credits: 2

CHEM 104 Technical English for Chemistry II The course is aimed to teach the basic concepts and terms of chemistry in English to the students of the Chemistry Department. The lecture is given by one of the Academic Staff of the Chemistry Department to first-year Chemistry students in their second semester during one hour per week. Credits: (1 - 0) 1; ECTS Credits: 2

CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Matter-its properties and measurement. Atoms and atomic theory. Chemical compounds. Chemical reactions. Introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions. Gases. Thermochemistry. Electrons in atoms. The periodic table and some atomic properties. Chemical bonding. Liquids, solids and intermolecular forces. Solutions and their physical properties. Credits: (3 - 1) 3,5; ECTS Credits: 6

CHEM 112 General Chemistry II The periodic table and some atomic properties. Chemical bonding. Liquids, solids, and intermolecular forces. Solutions and their physical properties. Chemical kinetics. Principles of chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases. Entropy and free energy. Electrochemistry. Credits: (3 - 1) 3,5; ECTS Credits: 5

CHEM 113 General Chemistry Laboratory I Chemical kinetics. Principles of chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases. Solubility and complex ion equilibria. Entropy and free energy. Electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry. Main group elements ı: metals, main group elements ıı: nonmetals. Complex ion and coordination compounds. Transition metals. Credits: (0 - 3) 1,5; ECTS Credits: 4

CHEM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II Chemical kinetics. Principles of chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases. Solubility and complex ion equilibria. Entropy and free energy. Electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry. Main group elements ı: metals, main group elements ıı: nonmetals. Complex ion and coordination compounds. Transition metals. Credits: (0 - 3) 1,5; ECTS Credits: 4

CHEM 205 Organic Chemistry I Carbon compounds & chemical bonds. Alkenes. Cycloalkanes: Conformational analysis. Stereochemistry. Alkenes. Alcohols. Ethers. Radical reactions. Aromatic compounds. Credits: (4 - 0) 4; ECTS Credits: 6

CHEM 206 Organic Chemistry II Reaction of aromatic compounds. Spectroscopic methods. Phenols. Oxidation and reduction reactions. Organometallic compounds. Aldehydes and Ketones. Carbonyl compounds. Carboxylic acids and derivatives. Amines and b -dicarbonyl compounds. Credits: (0 - 4) 4; ECTS Credits: 4

CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Experiments follow these contents: carbon compounds & chemical bonds, alkenes, cycloalkanes: conformational analysis, stereochemistry, alkenes, alcohols, ethers, radical reactions, aromatic compounds. Credits: (0 - 4) 2; ECTS Credits: 4

CHEM 208 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Experiments follow these contents: reaction of aromatic compounds, spectroscopic methods, phenols, oxidation and reduction reactions, organometallic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and b -dicarbonyl compounds. Credits: (0 - 6) 3; ECTS Credits: 6

CHEM 211 Mathematics for Chemists Numbers. Variables and algebra. Algebraic and transcendental functions. Complex numbers. Vectors, matrices and determinants. Mathematical series and transforms. Mathematical functions and differential calculus. Functions of several variables. Differential equations. Numerical methods. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 4

CHEM 800 Special Studies Students choose and study a topic under the guidance of a faculty member, generally his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 4

CHEM 900 Special Topics Students choose and study a topic under the guidance of a faculty member, generally his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 4

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Department of Biology

Undergraduate Course Units

BIO 101 Introductory Biology I

BIO 102 Introductory Biology II

BIO 201 Molecular and Cell Biology I

BIO 202 Molecular and Cell Biology II

BIO 203 Microbiology

BIO 204 Fundamentals of Genetics

BIO 302 Microbial Physiology and Structure

BIO 303 Biochemistry I

BIO 305 Molecular Biology of the Gene

BIO 306 Bioinformatics

BIO 307 Physiology

BIO 309 Plant Physiology

BIO 310 Cell Growth and Differentiation

BIO 320 Biochemistry II

BIO 330 Developmental Biology

BIO 403 Microbial/Molecular Genetics

BIO 405 Molecular and Cellular Immunology

BIO 406 Student Seminars

BIO 407 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

BIO 410 Plant Molecular Biology and Genetics

BIO 415 Ethics in Science

BIO 421 Plant Cell and Tissue Culture

BIO 426 Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Lab

BIO 430 Virology

BIO 436 Microbial Biotechnology

BIO 450 Molecular Biology Techniques

BIO 495 Senior Project I

BIO 495 Senior Project II

Postgraduate Course Units

BIO 501 Microbial / Molecular Genetics

BIO 502 Microbiological Methods

BIO 503 Microbial Physiology

BIO 506 Mammalian Cell Culture

BIO 507 Cell Biology

BIO 513 Seminar in Molecular Biology

BIO 514 Plant Cell Culture

BIO 515 Immunology

BIO 516 Molecular Biology and Cellular Regulation

BIO 519 Physical Properties of Biological Macromolecules

BIO 522 Genes and Development

BIO 525 Proteins and Enzymes

BIO 533 Special Topics

BIO 537 Genome Organisation and Structure

BIO 540 Seminar in Cell Biology

BIO 545 Molecular Biology of Cancer

BIO 547 Plant Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

BIO 550 Biochemistry

BIO 556 Molecular Genetics of Plant Growth and Development

BIO 557 Advanced Applied Microbiology

BIO 560 Molecular Basis of Mutagenesis and Carcinogenesis

BIO 565 Advanced Virology

BIO 567 Plant Genome Mapping and Molecular Breeding

BIO 590 Current Literature in Molecular Biology

BIO 596 Master's Thesis

BIO 801 Special Studies

BIO 901 Special Topics

 

BIO 101 Introduction to Biology The Chemistry of Life: The Chemical Context of Life; Water and the Fitness of the Environment; Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life; The Structure and Function of Macromolecules; An Introduction to Metabolism. The Cell: A Tour of the Cell; Membrane Structure and Function; Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy; Photosynthesis; Cell Communication; The Cell Cycle. Genetics: Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles; Mendel and the Gene Idea; The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance; The Molecular Basis of Inheritance; From Gene to Protein; Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria; The Organisation and Control of Eukaryotic Genomes; DNA Technology and Genomics; The Genetic Basis of Development. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

BIO 102 Introduction to Biology II Mechanisms of Evolution: Descent with Modification: A Darwinian View of Life; The Evolution of Populations; The Origin of Species; Phylogeny and Systematics. The Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity: Early Earth and the Origin of Life; Prokaryotes and the Origins of Metabolic Diversity; The Origins of Eukaryotic Diversity; Plant Diversity: How Plants Colonized Land. Plant Form and Function: Plant Structure and Growth; Plant Reproduction and Biotechnology; Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals. Animal Form and Function: An Introduction to Animal Structure and Function; The Body's Defenses; Chemical Signals in Animals; Animal Reproduction; Animal Development. Ecology: An Introduction to Ecology and The Biosphere; Behavioral Biology; Population Ecology; Community Ecology; Ecosystems; Conservation Biology. Credits: () ; ECTS Credits: 5

BIO 501 Microbial/Molecular Genetics Fundamental cellular processes such as gene regulation, recombination, DNA repair, DNA replication and mutagenesis will be reviewed. Topics include: the transmission of genetic material by conjugation, transduction, and transformation; genetic techniques such as mapping, cloning, and sequencing, and, the molecular techniques used to analyse cellular processes. Discussion sections will cover contemporary and classic papers and other current topics. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 502 Microbiological Methods Fundamental lab practices such as staining methods, methods for quantitating cell mass and cell numbers, maintenance and preservation of cultures, routine tests for the identification of bacteria, techniques for handling anaerobes, practical and theoretical aspects of bacterial growth, fermentation balance, methods of cell rupture will be reviewed. Credits: (2-2) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 503 Microbial Physiology Microbiology is a broad scientific discipline that deals from the chemical reactions that occur inside cells to the interactions of various life forms in an ecosystem. Upon completion of this course students should have a better understanding of the following concepts: Structure and function of cellular components and biomolecules. Membrane potential and transport physiology. Energy production and metabolism of the microbial cell. Regulation and genetic adaptation. Physiological ecology and bacterial growth. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 506 Mammalian Cell Culture Biology of cultured cells, design of culture laboratory, aseptic techniques, routine cell culture, primary cell culture, cell preservation, cell cloning, culture changes, information for new cells, products in animal cells, experiments in culture. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 507 Cell Biology Cells and Organelles. Membranes: Structure, Function and Chemistry. Membrane Transport. Intracellular Compartments. Cellular Information: DNA, Chromosomes, and the Nucleus. The Cell Cycle, DNA Replication, Mitosis. Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, Genetic Variability. Protein Synthesis and Sorting. Cytoskeletal Structure and Function. Cellular Movement: Motility and Contractility. Electrical Signals in Nerve Cells. Messengers and Receptors. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 513 Seminar in Molecular Biology Students will learn the methods of how to deliver an effective presentation and propose his/her thesis in correct academic form to the faculty of the department. A seminar must be given by each postgraduate student in his/her research area, which is graded by the lecturer. The topic of the seminar may be decided by the student and his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 514 Plant Cell Culture Introduction and history of plant tissue culture. Lab facilities, aseptic technique. Media components, plant hormones. Morphogenesis, plant regeneration, organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis. In vitro propagation. Tissue culture of reproductive structures, haploid production. Callus and suspension cultures. Photoautotrophic cultures, secondary metabolite production, in vitro selection. Protoplasts and protoplast fusion. Gene transfer. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 515 Immunology The student will acquire the modern concepts in immunology and become versed in areas of current interest. Immune system, immune regulation and tolerance, autoimmunity, vaccines, and current literature in immunology. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 516 Molecular Biology and Cellular Regulation DNA structure and methods; regulation and biochemistry of RNA polymerases; eukaryotic gene regulation; molecular biology tools; chemical signalling, signal transduction; transcription initiation, elongation and termination; RNA splicing; RNA processing; translation. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 519 Physical Properties of Biological Macromolecules Lipids - variety of functions in biology; introduction to the chemistry of the –COOH group; effects of chain length and saturation on physical properties of fatty acids; acylglycerols - fats, oils; phosphoacylglycerols – membranes: structure and function. Carbohydrates - variety of functions in biology; introduction to the chemistry of –OH group; monosaccharides – structure and function, simple introduction to isomers, ring formation, glycoside bond; disaccharides – structure and function, reducing/non-reducing sugars; polysaccharide - structure and function. Proteins - variety of functions in biology; amino acid structures, introduction to chemistry of the -NH2 group, peptide bond; primary, secondary and tertiary structure of proteins; protein denaturation, buffers; globular and structural proteins – structures and functions. Purines, pyrimidines, nucleotides and nucleic acids: ATP as an energy store; DNA and RNA structure/function. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 522 Genes and Development The course aims (1) to impart a molecular genetical knowledge of contemporary developmental biology and an appreciation of some of the major outstanding intellectual problems in the field; (2) to familiarize students with the methods in current use in this area, and (3) to make students conversant with the latest research literature in molecular developmental biology, so as to equip them for maintaining contact in the future with this rapidly evolving subject. The concept of developmental control genes will constitute a major emphasis of the course. With a variety of examples from different organisms, students should develop an understanding of the difference between genes that control development and genes essential for development. The extent to which diverse developmental processes in different organisms can be controlled by highly conserved genetic pathways will be emphasised. Students will be expected be able to discus this in relation to the value of performing research in model organisms. The precise genetic mechanisms of a variety of key developmental process will be covered in detail. This will include topics of inductive interactions during development, programmed cell death, sex determination and patterning. In each case, students should be able to compare examples from different organisms and discus how particular genes regulate these developmental processes. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 525 Proteins and Enzymes A survey of the newest techniques of fractionation and characterisation of proteins. Advanced topics in modification of proteins, solid phase synthesis and protein folding. Introduction to the current knowledge of enzyme systems and the techniques used in their study. Amino acids and primary structure. Peptide sequencing and synthesis. Noncovalent interactions in proteins. Secondary structure. 3-D protein structure; prediction and determination. Protein folding. Ligand binding. Allosterism. Post-translational modification. Sequence motifs. Purification of proteins. Protein degradation. Protein/sequence database analysis. Principles of catalysis. Enzyme catalysis. Enzyme kinetics. Regulation of metabolic pathways. Student presentations. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 533 Special Topics Presents and facilitates discussion of recent findings in the field of molecular biology. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 537 Genome Organisation and Structure Nuclear DNA Variation in Plants. Tandem/Interspersed DNA sequences. Transposable Elements. DNA Methylation. Physical Genome Structure. Chloroplast Genome Organisation. Mitochondrial Genome Organisation. Genome Sequencing. Comparative Genomics. Functional Genomics. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 540 Seminar in Cell Biology Analysis of recent research in quantitative cell biology as studies with tissues and cells of higher organisms cultured in vitro. Credits: (2-0) 2; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 545 Molecular Biology of Cancer To offer an overview of the cellular and genetic mechanism of cancer; discussion and analysis of recent research papers. Molecular mechanisms of cancer, distortion of growth control in cancer cells, the role of growth factors in cancer, multi-step carcinogenesis, viruses and human cancer, current literature on cancer research. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 547 Plant Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Introduction. Plant transformation methods. Agrobacterium-mediated. Particle bombardment. Chloroplast transformation. Analysis of transgenic plants. Techniques and approaches for modified expression: Gene silencing; Inducible promoters; Gene targeting; Molecular evolution; Eliminating selectable markers; Introducing multiple transgenes; Gene containment. Modification of agronomic traits; Disease resistance; Insect resistance; Antibiotic stress resistance; Plant nutrition. Studies of plant growth and development. Protein and secondary metabolite production. Modification of food quality and human nutrition characteristics. Improvement of human health: Vaccines; Antibodies; Allergens. Ecological and environmental risks and benefits. Ethical, regulatory and social issues. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 550 Biochemistry Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins. The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins. Protein Function and Enzymes. Carbohydrates and Glycobiology. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Lipids, Biological Membranes and Transport. Biosignaling. Principles of Bioenergetics. Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway. Principles of Metabolic Regulation, Illustrated with Glucose and Glycogen Metabolism. The Citric Acid Cycle. Fatty Acid Catabolism. Amino Acid Oxidation and the Production of Urea. Oxidative Phosphorylation and Photophosphorylation. Carbohydrate Biosynthesis in Plants and Bacteria. Lipid Biosynthesis. Biosynthesis of Amino Acids, Nucleotides, and Related Molecules. Integration and Hormonal Regulation of Mammalian Metabolism. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 556 Molecular Genetics of Plant Growth and Development Aim is to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to study plant growth and development at molecular level. Topics will include cell lineages and positional information, embryogenesis, seedling, shoot, leaf, root, flower, fruit and seed development, the transition to flowering and pollination. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 557 Advanced Applied Microbiology Culture Improvement: Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterisation; Plasmid Curing; Antibiotic Resistance; Antimicrobial Properties; Mutagenesis and Recombination; Genetic Mapping; Development of Recombinant Strains. Environmental DNA Libraries; Construction; Functional Evaluation; Selection and Cloning of a Specific Group of Genes; Sequencing and Comparative Analyses of Selected Genes. Laboratory Evolution; Recombinant Enzyme Libraries; Production of Recombinant Enzymes; Enzyme Activity in Non-aqueous Solvents; Substrate Specificity; Further Selection Procedures. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 590 Current Literature in Molecular Biology Presents and facilitates discussion of recent findings in the field of molecular biology. Credits: (2-0) 2; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 596 Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research.The student will learn to undertake effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen thesis area, as well as to present work in correct academic form. The content of the course varies according to chosen thesis topic. The program of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. The student must progress with thesis work. Credits: (0-1) 0; ECTS Credits: 10

BIO 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 2

BIO 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 2

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Department of Mathematics

Undergraduate Service Courses

MATH 121 Basic Mathematics I

MATH 122 Basic Mathematics II

MATH 141 Calculus I

MATH 142 Calculus II

MATH 144 Finite Mathematics

MATH 251 Advanced Calculus I

MATH 255 Differential Equations

MATH 265 Basic Linear Algebra

MATH 281 Mathematics for Engineering and Sciences I

MATH 282 Mathematics for Engineering and Sciences II

MATH 341 Graph Theory

MATH 352 Complex Analysis

Postgraduate Course Units

MATH 501 Advanced Mathematics

MATH 503 Introduction to Pure Mathematics

MATH 511 Data Analysis with Mathematica

MATH 513 Introduction to Mathematical Logic

MATH 514 Modal Logic

MATH 515 Real Analysis

MATH 516 Complex Analysis and Fluid Dynamics

MATH 517 Advanced Linear Algebra

MATH 518 Numerical Linear Algebra

MATH 519 Methods of Mathematical Physics

MATH 520 Introduction to Temporal Logic

MATH 521 Modul and Ring Theory I

MATH 522 Modul and Ring Theory II

MATH 523 Algebraic Topology I

MATH 524 Algebraic Topology II

MATH 525 Introduction to Homological Algebra

MATH 527 Basic Abstract Algebra

MATH 530 Quantum Calculus

MATH 533 Ordinary Differential Equations

MATH 534 Partial Differential Equations

MATH 535 Perturbation Method For Differential Equations

MATH 539 Numerical Analysis

MATH 540 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations

MATH 541 Graph Theory

MATH 544 Introduction to Commutative Algebra

MATH 551 Probability Theory I

MATH 552 Probability Theory II

MATH 553 Stochastic Process and Their Applications

MATH 554 Brownian motion and Schrödinger's Equation

MATH 559 Mathematics and Technology for High School Teachers

MATH 560 Computer Assisted Problem Solving

MATH 563 Introduction to Finite Elements

MATH 564 Functional Analysis

MATH 566 Mathematical Foundations of Finite Element Method

MATH 567 Mathematical Methods of Quantum Mechanics I

MATH 568 Mathematical Methods of Quantum Mechanics II

MATH 571 Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics I

MATH 572 Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics II

MATH 573 Modern Geometry I

MATH 574 Modern Geometry II

MATH 575 Integral Equations

MATH 576 Introduction to Soliton Theory

MATH 581 Topology I

MATH 582 Topology II

MATH 585 Symmetries and Groups

MATH 586 Hilbert spaces and Quantum theory

MATH 588 Fractal Geometries

MATH 592 Math Clinic

MATH 596 Graduate Seminar

MATH 598 Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics

MATH 599 Master Thesis

MATH 801 Special Studies

MATH 802 Special Studies

MATH 803 Special Studies

MATH 804 Special Studies

MATH 805 Special Studies

MATH 806 Special Studies

MATH 807 Special Studies

MATH 901 Special Topics

MATH 902 Special Topics

MATH 903 Special Topics

MATH 904 Special Topics

MATH 905 Special Topics

MATH 906 Special Topics

MATH 907 Special Topics

 

MATH 800 Special Studies The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

MATH 900 Special Topics The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his or her thesis at the junction of student interest and instructor’s specialisation. The course guides in the researching of a specific topic, a relevant theoretical problem or in bibliographic study. Content is further determined by stage at which the student’s thesis study is: student may produce a bibliography, a Review of the Literature, an essay, article, thesis chapter, or oral presentations for delivery to instructor. Credits: (4-0) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

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The Graduate School of Engineering and Sciences

Office of the Director
Acting Dean:	Prof. Dr Semra Ülkü: BS, MS, PhD, Middle East Technical University
Director:	Assoc. Prof. Dr Mehmet Polat: BS, MS, Dokuz Eylül University ; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Assistant Director:	Assoc. Prof. Dr Semahat Özdemir: BCP, MCP, Middle East Technical University ; PhD, Dokuz Eylül University
Assistant Director:	Asst. Prof. Dr Sami Sözüer BS, MS, Boğaziçi University ; PhD, University of Wyoming
Administrative Secretary:	Mrs. Seda Aktaş

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Programmes & Degrees

Department of Engineering Management

Postgraduate Course Units

EM 500 Graduation Project

EM 501 Research Methodologies

EM 502 Seminar

EM 503 Organisation Theory and Management

EM 504 Project Management

EM 505 Statistics for Engineers

EM 506 Systems Engineering and Operations Research

EM 507 Financial Analysis and Engineering Economics

EM 521 Production Management Systems

EM 522 Supply Chain Management

EM 523 Information Systems

EM 534 Multivariate Statistical Data Analysis

EM 535 Statistical Quality Control

EM 536 Design of Experiments and Process Optimisation

EM 541 Total Quality Management

EM 542 Scheduling

EM 555 Total Quality Control

EM 556 Non-destructive Testing Methods in Quality Control

EM 562 Strategic Management

EM 564 Marketing Management

EM 571 Organisational Behaviour

EM 572 Cost Accounting

EM 573 History of Administrative Philosophy

EM 577 Strategic Behavior in Games and Markets

EM 581 Artificial Intelligence Methods in Engineering

 

EM 500Graduation Project The course is devoted to 2-hour weekly meetings of the postgraduate student with his/her project supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current research. Student will gain experience in a research topic of interest by undertaking effective research and comprehensive study of the literature in the chosen area, analysing the data and expressing the results, as well as presenting work in correct academic form. The content of the course varies according to chosen project topic. The programme of study is determined by student in conference with thesis supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits: 15

EM 501Research Methodologies Analysing a textbook/paper, topic selection. Process of a research Project. Research methods (qualitative and quantitative methods). Proposal development. Writing. Presentation technique. Credits: (2-2) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

EM 502Seminar Student will learn the methods of how to deliver an effective presentation of his/her graduation project in correct academic form to the faculty of the department. Besides the student seminars, state of the art engineering management topics will be presented by professionals in the area. A seminar must be given by each postgraduate student in his/her research area, which is graded by the lecturer. The topic of the seminar may be decided by the student and his/her project supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

EM 504Project Management Project variables. Project planning. B udgeting. Implementing. Close out phase. Negotiation Techniques. Decision making. Project risk management. Project communications management. Project leadership and teamwork issues. International contracting. Quality management issues. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

EM 505 Statistics for Engineers Week 1. Introduction to probability and counting. Week 2. Some probability Laws. Week 3. Discrete Distribution. Week 4. Continuous Distribution. Week 5. Joint Distribution. Week 6. Descriptive Statistics. Week 7. Estimation. Week 8. Inferences on the Mean and Variance of a Distribution. Week 9. Inferences on Proportions. Week 10. Comparing two Means and two Variances. Week 11. Simple Linear Regression and Correlation. Week 12. Multiple Linear Regression Models. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

EM 506 Systems Engineering and Operations Research This course will mainly focus on the engineering of systems and on systems analysis. In the first place, emphasis is on the process of bringing systems into being, beginning with the definition of the need and extending through requirements analysis, functional analysis and allocation, design synthesis, design evolution. The course will also cover most useful Operations Research (OR) mathematical models. The models to be studied include linear and nonlinear programming (optimisation), duality, sensitivity analysis, networks and traveling problems, queuing theory, decision theory, etc. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

EM 507 Financial Analysis and Engineering Economics The course covers basic concepts, principles and relevant mathematics, ie., interest rate, compound interest, equivalence, present worth, continuous compounding, depreciation; and procedures and methods for evaluating alternatives ie., equivalent uniform cash flow method, present worth method, internal rate of return method, benefit-cost ratio method. Included also in the course are techniques for handling special situations such as studies for retirement and replacement, capital budgeting and minimum attractive rate of return, inflation and sensitivity analysis, using probabilities in economy studies. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

EM 521 Production Management Systems  Introduction to Operations & Competitiveness, Decision Making Tools and Analysis, Statistical Quality Control, Product and Service Design, Process Planning, Facility Layout, Forecasting, Capacity Planning and Aggregate Production Planning, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Scheduling, Project Management. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

EM 573 History of Administrative Philosophy The seminar aims at introducing the professional manager to the sources of modern administrative philosophy by reading and analysis of selections from major western authors from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. While historically the selected texts will deliver a mature sense of major stages in the rise and development of the philosophy of administration in the west and elucidate the main psychological and strategic concepts at work in administrative science, they will also be explored in terms of their potential for use in administrative practice today. Machiavelli, Castigliano, Shakespeare, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Smith, Marx & Engels, Nietzsche, Freud. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 10

 

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Interdisciplinary Programmes & Degrees

Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Postgraduate Course Units

BTEC 500 Thesis

BTEC 507 Fundamentals of Biotechnology I

BTEC 508 Fundamentals of Biotechnology II

BTEC 510 Ethical Issues in Life Sciences

BTEC 580 Special Topics in Biotechnology

BTEC 590 Technical Report Writing

BTEC 598 Seminar

BTEC 500 Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research. The student is expected to gain experience in a research topic of interest and learn how to conduct research, analyse the data, and express the results. Credits: (0 - 1) 0; ECTS Credits: 20

BTEC 507 Fundamentals of Biotechnology I Kinetics of microbial growth. Batch, fed batch and continuous culture. Medium preparation, sterilisation. Microbial leaching, biosorption, biopolymers. Immobilisation processes. Microbial production of bioproducts. Bioreactors and applications. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 12

BTEC 508 Fundamentals of Biotechnology II Basic molecular biology. Techniques for nucleic acids. The tools of gene manipulation. Biology of genetic engineering. Gene cloning strategies. Selection and screening of recombinants. Impacts of recombinant DNA technology in life sciences and biotechnology. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 12

BTEC 510 Ethical Issues in Life Sciences The course, in accordance with its aims, examines and elaborates on ethical issues in life sciences with special emphasis on the ethical, social, and environmental implications of animal and plant biotechnology. On the one hand, it focuses on the ethical issues that are relevant to the internal conduct, i.e, philosophical, epistemological, and methodological procedures of life sciences; and, on the other hand, it examines the questions regarding the ethics of research and those of the researcher during the research design, data collection, evaluation of data, and the presentation of the findings. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 12

BTEC 580 Special Topics in Biotechnology The objective is to teach special topics in the area of biotechnology such as plant and animal cell cultures, modelling and simulation of bioreactors and metabolite production. These contents may vary each term for discussion of current improvements and offering better understanding of advances in biotechnology. Contents vary according to interests of students and lecturer in charge. Contents may include advances in modern biotechnology, plant and animal cell cultures, modelling and simulation of bioreactors and metabolite production. Preparation of a literature review paper on the student’s interest of research area will be required at the end of the course. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 12

BTEC 590 Technical Report Writing Good technical writing is a key component of every scientist’s repertoire. Poor writing can discourage or confuse the reader and may hinder publication of valuable research results. The goal of this class is to improve the students’ technical writing abilities by fostering an understanding and recognition of good scientific writing and by encouraging practise with a variety of writing assignments. The type and number of writing projects assigned will be determined by a consensus of student opinion. Options include but are not limited to:
Article critique: a short (1-2 page) work in which you summarise a primary research article and present your opinion of the research Primary scientific paper: a paper in which you present your research results as for submission to a journal in your area of expertise Research proposal: a work in which you present a hypothesis and propose research to test
Literature review: a paper in which you summarise and critically evaluate the previous publications in a particular area of interest
Poster/oral presentation: a poster or short seminar describing your research results as for presentation at a scientific meeting Resume/curriculum vitae: a document emphasising your education, experience, and other qualifications for potential employers. Credits: (0 - 2) 0; ECTS Credits: 12

BTEC 598 Seminar A seminar must be given by each student in his/her research area which is graded by academic member of staff specialising in the topic of research. The topic is determined by the student and his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (0 - 2) 0; ECTS Credits: 5

Department of Energy Engineering

Postgraduate Course Units

ENE 500 Thesis

ENE 556 Energy Engineering Workshop

ENE 572 Energy Economics and Management

ENE 580 Special Topics In Energy Engineering

ENE 581 Special Topics In Energy Engineering

ENE 590 Technical Report Writing

ENE 599 Research Seminar

ENE 602 Research Seminar

 

Department of Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate Course Units

ENV 500 Thesis

ENV 580 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering

ENV 590 Technical Report Writing

ENV 598 Research Seminar

ENV 500 Thesis The course is devoted to one-hour weekly meetings of the thesis student with his/her thesis supervisor for systematic reporting and discussion of current thesis research. The student is expected to gain experience in a research topic of interest and learn how to conduct research, analyse the data and express the results. Course contents are contingent on the chosen research topic. Credits: (0-1) 0; ECTS Credits: 20

ENV 580 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering The objective is to teach special topics in the area of environmental engineering and science to render the postgraduate student capable of carrying out significant research in a given aspect of his or her thesis topic. The aspect is determined by the thesis supervisor in conference with the student on the basis of student need and/or topical requirement. The precise content of this course consists for each student of a given aspect of the topic of his/her thesis at the junction of student interest and supervisor’s specialisation. The student may be required to write a literature review paper, a report, article, thesis chapter, or to prepare an oral presentation for delivery to his/her supervisor. Credits: (3-0) 3; ECTS Credits: 15

ENV 590 Technical Report Writing Good technical writing is a key component of every scientist’s repertoire. Poor writing can discourage or confuse the reader and may hinder publication of valuable research results. The goal of this class is to improve the students’ technical writing abilities by fostering an understanding and recognition of good scientific writing and by encouraging practise with a variety of writing assignments. The type and number of writing projects assigned will be determined by a consensus of student opinion. Options include but are not limited to:
Article critique: a short (1-2 page) work in which you summarise a primary research article and present your opinion of the research Primary scientific paper: a paper in which you present your research results as for submission to a journal in your area of expertise Research proposal: a work in which you present a hypothesis and propose research to test
Literature review: a paper in which you summarise and critically evaluate the previous publications in a particular area of interest
Poster/oral presentation: a poster or short seminar describing your research results as for presentation at a scientific meeting Resume/curriculum vitae: a document emphasising your education, experience, and other qualifications for potential employers. Credits: (0 - 2) 0; ECTS Credits: 12

ENV 598 Seminar The objective is to teach the methods of delivering an effective presentation and thesis proposal. A seminar must be given by each student in his/her research area. The topic is determined by the student and his/her thesis supervisor. Credits: (0-2) 2; ECTS Credits: 10

 

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Postgraduate Course Units

MSE 500 Thesis

MSE 580 Special Topics in Materials Science I

MSE 581 Special Topics in Materials Science II

MSE 598 Research Seminar I

MSE 599 Research Seminar II

 

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Department of Foreign Languages

Undergraduate Course Units

ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing Skills I

ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II

ENG 201 Advanced Reading and Oral Communication

ENG 302 Technical Writing and Communication

ENG 502 Main Course

ENG 504 Reading

ENG 506 Writing

ENG 512 Speaking

ENG 522 Main Course

ENG 524 Reading

ENG 526 Writing

ENG 532 Speaking

ENG 542 Main Course

ENG 544 Reading

ENG 546 Writing

ENG 552 Speaking

 

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Department of General Cultural Courses

Undergraduate Course Units

GC 201 Introduction to Turkish Folklore

GC 203 Introduction to Social Anthropology

GC 206 Cross-Cultural Studies

GC 207 Introduction to Russian Culture

GC 213 History of Western Civilisations I

GC 214 History of Western Civilisations II

GC 215 Mythology

GC 216 Structure and Meaning of Fairy Tales

GC 217 History of Art I

GC 218 History of Art II

GC 219 History of Art III

GC 223 Ottoman Turkish I

GC 224 Ottoman Turkish II

GC 225 Latin I

GC 226 Latin II

GC 227 Basic Italian I

GC 228 Basic Italian II

GC 233 Basic Spanish I

GC 234 Basic Spanish II

GC 235 Intermediate Spanish I

GC 236 Intermediate Spanish II

GC 239 Basic French I

GC 240 Basic French II

GC 241 Intermediate French I

GC 242 Intermediate French II

GC 245 Basic German I

GC 246 Basic German II

GC 247 Intermediate German I

GC 248 Intermediate German II

GC 251 Basic Russian I

GC 252 Basic Russian II

GC 253 Intermediate Russian I

GC 254 Intermediate Russian II

GC 255 Advanced Russian I

GC 256 Advanced Russian II

GC 261 Fundamentals of Music

GC 262 Musical Notation and Solfege

GC 263 Music Workshop

GC 264 Chorus

GC 265 History of Art Music

GC 267 Freehand Drawing and Sketching I

GC 268 Freehand Drawing and Sketching II

GC 269 Sculpture

GC 271 Colour Photography

GC 281 Dance Education I

GC 282 Dance Education II

GC 283 Traditional Turkish Folk Dances I

GC 284 Traditional Turkish Folk Dances II

GC 285 Jazz, Tap and Creative Dance

GC 287 Search and Rescue (SAR) Techniques

GC 288 Mountaineering and Living with Nature

GC 289 Intermediate Chess

GC 291 Business, Industrial and Educational Management

GC 292 Leadership and Strategic Management

HIST 201 Principles of Kemal Atatürk I

HIST 203 History of The Turkish Revolution I

TURK 201 Turkish Language I

TURK 203 Turkish for Foreigners I

HIST 202 Principles of Kemal Atatürk II

HIST 204 History of The Turkish Revolution II

TURK 202 Turkish Language II

TURK 204 Turkish for Foreigners II

GC 201 Introduction to Turkish Folklore Introduction to folklore; the history of folklore studies; fundamental studies of folklore. Nationalist and non-nationalist folklore theories. Turkish folklore studies. Techniques of Turkish folklore. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 203 Introduction to Social Anthropology The course firstly elaborates on what is anthropology, and what defines its differences from other human and social sciences. It introduces the fundamental concepts developed by different approaches in anthropology. It is not, however, structured as a comprehensive introduction to social anthropology and does not cover all issues and debates in anthropology. Drawing on studies of different societies, it examines a range of topics such as ethnocentrism, culture, culture and societies, customs and traditions, religion and rituals, knowledge, science, and technology, different patterns of kinship and family, gender, social stratification, property, power and ideology, modes of production, settlement types and different formations of physical and social spaces, etc. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 206 Cross-Cultural Studies Drawing on studies of other people’s world and ways of life, from those small and pre-industrial to the industrial ones, the course covers basic concepts and issues such as society and culture, difference and sameness, ethnocentrism and relativism. These topics will be discussed through case studies exploring and discussing cultural differences and similarities. The course also elaborates on conceptual tools and theoretical approaches that will provide an understanding of other cultures and a comparative and critical awareness of students’ own culture and others. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 207 Introduction to Russian Culture Russian Culture in the Middle Ages. Russian Icons. Byzantine influences on Russian art and religion. Art and culture of Imperial Russia in eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Modern Russian Art. The course comprises lectures illustrated by slides, video-audio materials, discussions and oral reports. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 213 History of Western Civilisation I From the ice age to the earliest cities; Mesopotamian civilisation; Egyptian civilisation; Hebrew and early Greek civilisation; Greek civilisation; Hellenistic civilisation; Roman civilisation; Christianity and the transformation of the Roman World; Rome’s three heirs: the Byzantine, Islamic, and earl medieval Western World; the high middle ages (1050-1300) economic, social, and political institutions; the high middle ages (1050-1300) religious and intellectual developments; the later middle ages (1300-1500); the civilisation of Renaissance (1350-1550); Europe expands and divides: overseas discoveries and Protestant Reformation; a century of crisis for early-modern Europe (1560-1660) Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 214 History of Western Civilisation II The age of Absolutism (1660-1789); the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment; the French Revolution; the Industrial Revolution; the rise of liberalism; nationalism and nation building (1815-1870); international industrialisation and imperialism (1870-1914); the First World War; turmoil between wars; the Second World War; the post-war years; the end of post-war certainties; problems of world civilisation. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 215 Mythology Mythology of Ancient Egypt and Greece . Indian Mythology. Aspects of Chinese Mythology. Dialectics of Myth. Logical Structure of Myth. The Imaginative Absolute and Concepts of Myth. The course will consist of lectures illustrated by slides, video materials, discussions and oral and printed presentation of projects. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 216 Structure and Meaning of Fairy Tales Historical roots. Morphology of fairy-tales. Method and material. Classification and functions of main personages. The Lord of Death and Resurrection. The Idea of a Cosmic Order. The Golden Flower. Transformations. Analytical psychology and Myth. Mythical themes illustrated and interpreted in the lectures include: a) a psychological reading of the symbolisms of mythology, b) comparative survey of a series of both folk and literary treatments. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 217 History of Art I This first part of the two-semester course is devoted to important concepts and forms of Prehistoric and Ancient times and the beginning of the Medieval World. Lectures will be supported by series of slides, video material, and reading materials. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 218 History of Art II Byzantine art, Gothic style in Germany and France, Italian and Northern Renaissances will be elucidated in accompaniment to series of slides, video material, and books. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 219 History of Art III Lectures will be on the history of the art of the seventeenth through twentieth centuries and will be supported by a series of slides, video material and books. It is necessary for students to pass the test of “description and analysis of architecture” and prepare a project on the art of the end of the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries. Topics will be chosen from the list offered by the lecturer. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 223 Ottoman Turkish I Introduction to the course and general review; the Ottoman alphabet; grammar and reading exercises from printed material; Ottoman grammar and general structure; reading exercises from printed books; Arabic grammar and its general structure; reading exercises from printed material; Persian grammar and its general structure; reading and writing exercises; reading exercises from archival material; types of Ottoman script and reading exercises; selected formal documents and reading exercises. Credits: (4 - 0) 4; ECTS Credits: 4

GC 224 Ottoman Turkish II Reading: reading and translation of printed Ottoman script, reading and translation of Ottoman mss., typology of Ottoman script; Writing: writing of different types of Ottoman script, reading and writing exercises; writing of suffixes, General Arabic Grammar; General Persian Grammar, reading and writing exercises. Credits: (4 - 0) 4; ECTS Credits: 4

GC 227 Basic Italian I Introduction to the Italian language: Alphabet (pronunciation and writing). Phonetics and its structure. Syllables and their characteristics. Introduction to Italian morphology. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 228 Basic Italian II Practical grammar for beginners; reading, writing, and communication skills. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 251 Basic Russian I Russian alphabet and phonetic transcriptions. Morphology. Reading short dialogues and other texts. Short films in Russian (e.g., the 10-min Eralash). Practical grammar for Beginners: personal pronouns, present tense of first and second conjugation verbs, gender of nouns, single and plural numbers. Communication skills through questions and simple dialogues. Weekly homework. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 252 Basic Russian II The grammar component of the course is pursued in Ben T. Clark Russian, which includes explanations and exercises: verb conjugation; noun declension; number, gender and case in adjectives. Further study is conducted through the workbook Zhili-byli , lessons 10-20: dialogues, texts, exercises, Russian short films. There will be one practical lesson on “Cooking Russian Lunch”. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 253 Intermediate Russian I As did the basic courses, this one too contains reading, translating, writing, learning more grammar and weekly homework assignments. The course continues use of the same study books for grammar, reading material, and dialogues. Zhyli-byli lessons 20-28. Selection from the grammar of Ben T. Clark. The Russian films The Land of the Deaf, The Barber of Siberia, Returning will be viewed and employed as discussion material and to test comprehension. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 254 Intermediate Russian II Grammar: Attributives. Attributives in a simple sentence. Attributives in a compound sentence. Expression of frequency, reason, consequence in simple and compound sentences. Concessions. All lessons employ texts and dialogues (reading, translating, questions, discussions).Weekly homework assignments consist of exercises and reading, writing of compositions. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 255 Advanced Russian I Reading and discussion of selected short stories (both adapted and original) connected with cultural tradition of Russian. Grammar is presented through the reading. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 256 Advanced Russian II The course focuses on reading, translating articles, writing compositions, and especially on discussion conducted in Russian. Every lesson a unique theme and discussed in conjunction with exercise in a connected grammatical topic. Articles from magazines and journals. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 2

GC 261 Fundamentals of Music Rock music: the history of rock music, musicians and instruments, repertory; Blues: the history of blues, musicians and instruments, repertory; Jazz: the history of jazz, musicians and instruments, repertory; Heavy metal: the history of heavy metal, musicians and instruments, repertory; Tango: the history of tango, musicians and instruments, repertory; Rembetico: the history of rembetico, musicians and instruments, repertory; Arabesque: the history of arabesque music, musicians and instruments, repertory; The music of Sufism: the history of Sufism, musicians and instruments, repertory; Anatolian pop: the history of Anatolian pop, musicians and instruments, repertory; Turkish folk music: the history of Turkish folk music, musicians and instruments, repertory; Turkish Classical Music: the history of Turkish classical music, musicians and instruments, repertory. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 1

GC 262 Musical Notation and Solfege Explores the principles of the tonal system and mode of notation. The focus is on concepts and notation of key, scale, tonality, and rhythm. Related skills in sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony are stressed in the recitation sections. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 0.5

GC 265 History of Art Music What is music? definitions and conceptions of music past to present; passage from monophonic to polyphonic; 17th- century currents; major musical movements and kinds; musicians and instruments; movements of the first half of the 18th century: types, musicians, instruments; musical types and instruments in the second half of the 18th century; “individual consciousness” in 19 th-century music; musical movements in the 20th century: types, musicians, instruments; what is “local music”? local music and instruments; recent musical movements; popular culture and music; debates on music in Turkey; notal system musical terminology. Credits: (3 - 0) 3; ECTS Credits: 1

GC 267 Freehand Drawing and Sketching I Introduction, material and requirements; pattern studies; form and basic composition; pencil techniques;sketching (outlining, forming, and detailing);colour theory and colour media. Credits: (2 - 2) 3; ECTS Credits: 0.5

GC 269 Sculpture The theoretical basis of the art of sculpture and recognition of materi