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Last Updated: 14/10/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
ARK259 - Construction Techniques in Ancient Architecture III. SEMESTER 2 +0 4.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Area Elective Courses
Course Instructor(s) DR. ÖĞR. ÜYESİ VOLKAN ÖZTEKİN
Mode of Delivery This course is conducted exclusively through face-to-face instruction.
Place of Delivery On Campus
Used Educational Platforms Face-to-face
Prerequisites This course has no prerequisites or co-requisites.
Courses Recomended There are no recommended courses associated with this course.
Recommended Resources Coulton, J. J. (1977). Ancient Greek Architects at Work: Problems of Structure and Design. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.Vitruvius. The Ten Books on ArchitectureAdam, J.-P. (1994). Roman Building: Materials and Techniques. London: B. T. Batsford.Malacrino, C. G. (2010). Constructing the Ancient World: Architectural Techniques of the Greeks and Romans. Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum.
Work Placement This course is not applicable.
Aims of the Course To introduce the building materials, construction techniques, and building methods used in Antiquity, and to develop the ability to evaluate the technical characteristics and historical development of ancient architecture.

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 LO-1 Introduction to construction techniques and architectural terminology Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 2 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Construction process and organization Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 3 LO-1 LO-2 Quarries and procurement of building materials Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 4 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Foundation systems and ground solutions Lecture Observation Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 5 LO-1 LO-2 Stone carving and surface finishing techniques Lecture Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 6 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Binding materials and types of mortar Lecture Observation Question & Answer Brain Storming
Week - 7 Midterm exam
Week - 8 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Wall masonry techniques I Lecture Observation Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 9 Wall masonry techniques II
Week - 10 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Roofing systems Lecture Observation Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming Interview
Week - 11 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Load-bearing systems Lecture Observation Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 12 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Reading construction techniques from architectural traces Lecture Observation Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 13 LO-1 LO-2 LO-3 Ancient repair and intervention practices Lecture Observation Question & Answer Discussion Problem Solving Brain Storming
Week - 14 Final exam

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Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 40
Final Exam 1 60
Toplam (%) 100

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