| Course Name |
Universal Design
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
|
|
GEAR 322
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Fall/Spring
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
4
|
| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language | ||||||
| Course Type |
Second Foreign Language
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| Course Level |
-
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims for students’ the understanding of the principles of Universal Design theories and Design For All practices. The goal of the course is to open the student understanding on how diversity, both in terms of social issues both in terms of physical disability, can improve the living environment for a wider population. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
|
| Course Description | In order to enrich student knowledge on Universal Design issues, during the course, students will be introduced on several topics related to Universal Design. Within the semester, students will develop independent research on topics assigned by the instructors. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO THE SYLLABUS AND COURSE STRUCTURE | None |
| 2 | INTRODUCTION: ‘Design for All’ / GROUP WORK ORGANIZATION AND RESEARCH TOPICS | Homework 01 |
| 3 | STUDENT PRESENTATION OF HW01 | Student Presentations |
| 4 | TOPIC 01 : ‘Outdoor Sports Area Design For People Affected by Cerebral Palsy’ | None |
| 5 | TOPIC 02: ‘Product Design’ | None |
| 6 | MIDTERM | To be announced by the Instructor |
| 7 | TOPIC 03: ‘Prosthetics for the Mind’ | Review of the previous class |
| 8 | TOPIC 04: ‘Integration and Urban Environment’ | Review of the previous class |
| 9 | TOPIC 05: ‘Wearable Devices’ | Review of the previous class |
| 10 | TOPIC 06: ‘Neurobiology for Aestethics’ | Review of the previous class |
| 11 | Case Study 01 Workshop | Student presentations |
| 12 | TOPIC 07: ‘Digital Devices for Disability’ | To be announced by the Instructor |
| 13 | TOPIC 09: ‘Design for the Elderly’ | Review of the previous class |
| 14 | TOPIC 10: ‘Architectonical Barriers’ | Review of the previous class |
| 15 | Semester Review | Student presentations |
| 16 | FINAL SUBMISSION | Final Portfolio Submission |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Herwig O., ‘Universal design Solutions for a barrier-free living’, Birkhauser Verlag AG, 2008 ISBN-10: 3038211281 ISBN-13: 978-3038211280 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Digital Documents and web resources |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work |
1
|
10
|
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
|
| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
10
|
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
|
30
|
| Final Exam |
1
|
30
|
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
|
1
|
16
|
| Field Work |
1
|
7
|
7
|
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
| Portfolio |
0
|
||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
8
|
8
|
| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
4
|
4
|
| Project |
0
|
||
| Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
| Oral Exam |
0
|
||
| Midterms |
1
|
7
|
7
|
| Final Exam |
1
|
10
|
10
|
| Total |
100
|
|
#
|
Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
|
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|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
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| 1 |
Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems |
-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 2 |
Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 3 |
Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
| 4 |
Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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| 5 |
Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems. |
-
|
-
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-
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-
|
-
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| 6 |
Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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| 7 |
Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101) |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 8 |
Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid). |
-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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| 9 |
Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters. |
-
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-
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-
|
-
|
-
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| 10 |
Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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| 11 |
Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes. |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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