Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
LEE6500 | Scientific Research Methods and Ethics | 3+0+ | 9 | Compulsory |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6101 | Design Theory and Research | 2+0+0 | 9 | Compulsory |
The course focuses on questioning the sources of architectural thought. Opens architectural studies to discussion as an interdisciplinary field. For this purpose, the course is shaped by questions around the place of architecture between science and art and its relationship with social sciences, literature and cultural studies. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6202 | Seminar | 0+0+0 | 12 | Compulsory |
The student makes presentations on the subject, bibliographies, methods and studies of the thesis at specified times during the semester. The aim is to provide an environment of discussion before the thesis. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6201 | Proficiency Exam Preparation Course | 0+0+0 | 30 | Compulsory |
Starting from the fifth semester, the student develops the thesis with the support of their advisor. Before the beginning of the thesis, the student is tested with the PhD Qualifying Exam. The course is a prepatory study for the exam. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6203 | Thesis Proposal | 0+0+0 | 30 | Compulsory |
The student presents their doctoral thesis proposal to the jury members. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6301 | Thesis Study 1 | 0+0+0 | 30 | Compulsory |
At the end of the 4th semester, the student who successfully completes their courses, passes the doctoral qualifying exam and whose thesis proposal is accepted begins their doctoral thesis. They carry out the process together with their advisor and present their process for the approval of the thesis monitoring committee. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6302 | Thesis Study 2 | 0+0+0 | 30 | Compulsory |
At the end of the 4th semester, the student who successfully completes their courses, passes the doctoral qualifying exam and whose thesis proposal is accepted begins their doctoral thesis. They carry out the process together with their advisor and present their process for the approval of the thesis monitoring committee. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6401 | Thesis Study 3 | 0+0+0 | 30 | Compulsory |
At the end of the 4th semester, the student who successfully completes their courses, passes the doctoral qualifying exam and whose thesis proposal is accepted begins their doctoral thesis. They carry out the process together with their advisor and present their process for the approval of the thesis monitoring committee. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS | Compulsory/Elective |
MIM6402 | Thesis Study 4 | 0+0+0 | 30 | Compulsory |
At the end of the 4th semester, the student who successfully completes their courses, passes the doctoral qualifying exam and whose thesis proposal is accepted begins their doctoral thesis. They carry out the process together with their advisor and present their process for the approval of the thesis monitoring committee. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6001 | Philosophy of Architecture | 3+0+0 | 6 |
The course is a reading of architecture through philosophical concepts and approaches. It opens discussions on the interaction between philosophical and architectural thought particularly in the modern and contemporary world. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6002 | Theory of Modernity | 3+0+0 | 6 |
The axis of the course is the issue of the emergence of many practices in popular culture, such as art and architecture, which are generally believed to have existed in all ages within their timeless nature. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6003 | Theory of Housing | 3+0+0 | 6 |
This course focuses on housing in the context of modernity. This subject will be evaluated from two different routes: housing as a physical space and dwelling as a culture. Premises for modern housing production and economy, individual agents in the housing regime, micro-politics in various geographies and the housing idea generated by the sociality and professionals are among the topics of discussion. Titles such as categorization, statistics, typology, standard, etc will be introduced and analyzed in-depth through their ability to construct the normative mindset about housing and dwelling. Some recent comparative work by housing scholars will be used to create a medium for a fruitful discussion. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6005 | Landscape Theory and Research | 3+0+0 | 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6006 | Contemporary Urban Research | 3+0+0 | 6 |
In the context of these discussions in which architecture is associated with urban design and social sciences, contemporary urban theory and practices will be reconsidered using current literature and new discussions will be generated through themes. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6007 | Cyberculture and Architecture | 3+0+0 | 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6008 | Debates on Architecture, Nature and Ecology | 3+0+0 | 6 |
In view of the present post-carbon era and the multiple challenges of climate change, the course discusses ecosystem degradation, social equity and economic turmoil. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6009 | Contemporary Debates on Architecture and Technology | 3+0+0 | 6 |
The course focuses on information and computational technologies as a fundamental concept in contemporary architecture and other design fields. The course will examine theories and practices that respond to the connected transformations in our concepts of the computer revolution, cybernetics, artificial intelligence and design, creativity, nature, body, place and reality. |
Course Code | Course Name | (T+A+L) | ECTS |
MIM6014 | Experiences of Modernity | 3+0+ | 6 |