COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: PHD THESIS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 800	A	100	0	0	0	0	120

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Sokol Dervishi , To be decided
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Under the supervision of an advisor, students prepare a PhD thesis in relation with one of the issues regarding the program of study.
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to make the student able to understand and comprehend the academic research, by the usage of different means and methodology and finally to write the PhD thesis.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Course Introduction and Overviews
2	Thesis subject proposal – discussion
3	Thesis Structure & Methodology – discussion
4	Literature Review – discussion
5	Case study – Field study Review
6	Draft Abstract proposal - discussion
7	Draft outline proposal - discussion
8	Draft Thesis - Proposal Presentation
9	Thesis Development – phase 1- chapter 1
10	Thesis Development – phase 2- chapter 2
11	Thesis Development – phase 3 - chapter 3
12	Thesis Development – phase 4 - chapter 4
13	Thesis Development – phase 5 - chapter 5
14	Thesis Development – phase 6 - chapter 6 +

Prerequisite(s):	NO
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	NO
Computer Usage:	YES
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Critically apply theories, methodologies, and knowledge to address fundamental questions in their primary area of study
2	be able to identify and formulate research questions and conduct research and experimental academic and/or artistic development at a high international level

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	5
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Case Study	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	540	5	2700
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	5	5
Other			0
Total Work Load:			2769
Total Work Load/25(h):			110.76
ECTS Credit of the Course:			120