COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 521	D	9	3	0	0	3	6

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	One simple fact about our existence is that we are influenced by the physical environment and our actions shape the environment in which we live. This course precisely focuses on the interaction between the environment and human beings, examining how the physical features of the environment impact our cognition, behavior, and well-being, and how our actions in turn produce immediate and long-term consequences on the environment
Course Objectives:	1. The imparting of information regarding the behavioral and social factors that influence environmental design. 2. The comprehension of underlying ideas of the research. 3. The synthesis of research ideas into a comprehensive theoretical framework. 4. The application of research ideas to environmental problem solving.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	People and the Buildings
3	An Introduction to Environmental Psychology
4	The Role of the Behavioral Sciences in Environmental Design
5	Behavioral Research in Environmental Design
6	Toward a Phenomenological Design Approach
7	Hidden dimensions in city life
8	Personal Space
9	Research Paper Presentation
10	Environmental analysis
11	Visual Research Methods in Design
12	Design and Methods
13	Post occupancy Evaluation
14	Information Sources and Methods

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:
Other References:	Bechtel, R., Environment & Behavior: An Introduction, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc., 1997. Gutman, R. (ed.), People and Buildings. New York: Basic Books, Inc., 1972. Ittelson, W.H., et.al., An Introduction to Environmental Psychology. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1974. Lang, J., Creating Architectural Theory: The Role of the Behavioral Sciences in Environmental Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1987. Michelson, W., Behavioral Research in Environmental Design. Stroudsburg, PA: Dowden, Hutchinson and Ross, Inc., 1975. Seamon, D. (ed.), Dwelling, Seeing, and Designing: Toward a Phenomenological Ecology. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1993. Hall, E.T., The Hidden Dimension. Garden City, NY: Anchor Book, 1969. Sommer, Robert, Personal Space. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1969. Research Paper preseantation Van der Ryn, S. and Silverstein, M., Dorms at Berkeley: An Environmental Analysis. Berkeley, CA: Center for Planning and Development Research, 1967 Sanoff, H., Visual Research Methods in Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991.Projection of points, and segments. Yin, R.K., Case Study Research: Design and Methods. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc., 1993. Preiser, W.F.E., Rabinowitz, H.Z., and White, E.T., Post Occupancy Evaluation. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1988. Stewart, D.W. & Kamins, M.A., Secondary Research: Information Sources and Methods. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc., 1993.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understanding of architectural psychology
2	To be able to use and evaluate psychology science in the spatial design
3	Producing information about the meaning of the place
4	Be able to conduct research based on human behavior

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

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	1
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	3
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	2
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	2
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	3
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	5
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	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	20
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Final Exam	1	40
	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	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	5	80
Mid-terms	1	4	4
Assignments	2	7	14
Final examination	1	4	4
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6