STONE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY228	STONE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION	4	4	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to identify the degradation and deterioration of stone works, to make restoration and conservation applications with appropriate methods and to prepare the results reports.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the characteristics of stone works, degradation and deterioration conditions, restoration and conservation applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Documentation before application.
Identify stone types.
Analyze the distortion and deterioration of stone works with international literature.
Apply Restoration and Conservation through analyses taking into account International regulations suitable for the works.
Report by concluding the systematically organized documentation, diagnostics and implementation works.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the course, explanation of practice and evaluation phases	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading	Distinguishing between types of stones, classification.	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading	Deterioration of stone works, forming phases, results and types.	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading	Distortion of stone works, forming phases, results and types.	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading	Identification of stone works distortion and deterioration.	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Assignment preparation	Documentation of current state of stone works	Applied teaching, group work
7	Reading	Response to the results of deterioration and distortion of stone works	Applied teaching, group work
8	Assignment preparation	Conservation applications on distortion of stone works	Applied teaching, group work
9	Assignment preparation	Restoration applications on distortion of stone works	Applied teaching, group work
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Assignment preparation	Conservation applications on distortion of stone works	Applied teaching, group work
12	Assignment preparation	Restoration applications on distortion of stone works	Applied teaching, group work
13	Assignment preparation	Stone works documentation, reporting identification works	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading	Reporting stone works application practices	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Assignment preparation	General Revision and evaluation of the course	Applied teaching, group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ersen, A. (2011, Eylul). Taş Korumada Son 20 Yıldaki Gelismeler ve Yenilikler. Restorasyon ve Konservasyon Calismalari Dergisi. (10), 3-19.
Ersen, A., Gulec, A., Alkan, N. ve Kudde, E. (2009, Eylul). Konservasyon Raporunun Onemi, Icerigi Ve Hazirlama Adimlari. Restorasyon Konservasyon Dergisi. (2), 3-16.
Kucukkaya, A. (2004), Taslarin Bozunma Nedenleri ve Koruma Yontemleri. Istanbul: Birsen Publications.
Sutherland, W. J. ( 2008). The Conservation Handbook. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish a connection between the knowledge and facts acquired in the field of Restoration and Conservation and the necessary scientific and digital technological areas.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of restoration and conservation.				3
2	Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.	0
3	Prepare technical specifications, discovery, quantity and progress reports.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the raw material and current deterioration status of the work.				3
2	Prepare restoration and restitution projects.		1
3	Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conclude an advanced project related to the field independently.		1
2	Collaborate with other departments in offices, workshops, construction sites and archaeological excavations.			2
3	Express his/her ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain basic knowledge about the field of restoration and conservation.				3
2	With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accept the principle of following up the scientific and technological developments and renewing itself continuously.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1
2	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of restoration and conservation.		1
2	Apply the knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation in the field of restoration and conservation with the awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities.		1
3	Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.				3
4	Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	2	28
Laboratory	7	2	14
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	1	14
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	2	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	7	1	7
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	81	0	157