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MAT 103 - Architecture Mathematics

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Meltem UZUN
Instructors: Doç. Dr. Ferhat KÜRÜZ, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Meltem UZUN

Course Objective

To give an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics on Architecture problems

Course Content

Introduces the topics of geometry and calculus needed for architecture. Reviews trigonometry, areas and volumes of elementary geometric figures, and the analytic geometry of lines, planes and vectors in two and three dimensions. Covers differential and integral calculus, including applications on optimization problems, and areas and volumes by integration.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand trigonometry topics and solve problems related to these topics.
  2. Understand geometry topics that are necessary for Architecture and solve problems related to these topics.
  3. Understand analytic geometry topics and solve problems related to these topics.
  4. Understand vectors and solve problems related to these topic.
  5. Understand function and solve problems related to this topics.
  6. Understand derivative topics and solve problems related to these topics.
  7. Understand integral topics that are necessary for Architecture and solve problems related to these topics.

Core Area Distribution

(46) Mathematics and Statistics%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerProblem Solving

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)15345
Out of Class Study Period15230
Midterm122
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final122

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Basic trigonometric conceptsA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
2Trigonometric theoremsA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
3Basic trigonometry formulasA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
4Plane anglesA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
5PolygonsA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
6Surface areas and volumes of solidsA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
7Analytic GeometryA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
8MidtermRepetition of subjects up to the midterm
9FunctionsA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
10Derivative RulesA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
11Optimization problemsA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
12Integration rulesA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
13Using definite integrals to find the area under a curveA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
14Volume of Revolution with a Definite IntegralA preliminary study on the relevant chapter
15Final ExamStudying of all semester topics
16Fina ExamStudying of all semester topics