The Architectural Restoration Program within the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Bursa Uludağ University’s İznik Vocational School was originally established as the Restoration and Conservation Program during the 2000–2001 academic year. Following a name change to the Architectural Restoration Program, it has been providing education since the 2009–2010 academic year—in line with contemporary educational principles—with the aim of supplying the skilled technical workforce needed to meet the country´s requirements.
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Qualification Awarded
Upon successfully completing the 120-ACTS credit program and acquiring the program qualifications, the students graduate with Architectural Restoration Guiding degree.
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Level of Qualification
Short Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
The applicant should have a high school or its equivalent diploma and the other requirements are determined by OSYM ( Student Selection and Placement Center ) in accordance with the applicable legislation of YOK (Higher Education Council)
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to be able to receive an Associate Degree in Architectural Restoration Program, it is required to successfully complete all the compulsory and elective courses a student should have (a total of 120 ACTS) and to have at least 2.00 GPA (grade point average) over 4.00
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Profile of The Programme
The aim of the Architectural Restoration Program is to train qualified technical personnel equipped with the professional knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the processes of preserving, documenting, repairing, and passing on cultural and architectural heritage to future generations. The program aims to enable students to recognize the architectural characteristics of traditional and historical structures; analyze structural elements and materials; identify damage and deterioration; conduct surveying and documentation work; and participate in the preparation and implementation of restoration projects. Furthermore, the program seeks to cultivate individuals who are proficient in computer-aided drafting and digital documentation tools, sensitive to conservation principles, committed to professional ethics, and capable of interdisciplinary collaboration. Architectural Restoration Program Mission To train qualified, responsible technical personnel who possess professional knowledge and practical skills; who keep pace with technological advancements; and who have a strong sense of conservation awareness and professional ethics, enabling them to contribute to the preservation, documentation, repair, and transmission of cultural and architectural heritage to future generations. To instill in students a professional mindset that respects the authentic values ??of historical structures, embraces scientific conservation principles, and is open to interdisciplinary cooperation. Architectural Restoration Program Vision To be a pioneering program in the field of architectural and cultural heritage conservation—distinguished by its educational quality, practice-oriented approach, and innovative educational philosophy; recognized at national and international levels; responsive to sectoral needs; and committed to a sustainable approach to conservation. The aim is to create an educational environment that contributes to the preservation and perpetuation of cultural heritage by integrating traditional construction techniques with contemporary documentation and digital technologies.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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Key Learning Outcomes
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Acquires fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge regarding the field of architectural restoration.
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Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
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Keeps up with current developments and practices in the field of architectural restoration and employs them effectively.
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Effectively uses information technologies relevant to their profession (CAD, digital documentation, 3D modeling, etc.).
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Evaluates professional problems using an analytical and critical approach and develops proposed solutions for restoration processes.
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They effectively present their ideas and express them clearly through written and oral communication using the Turkish language, at the level of their knowledge and skills
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Assumes responsibility as a team member for resolving unforeseen, complex problems encountered during restoration work.
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Develops awareness regarding career management and lifelong learning.
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It acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ??during the processes of collecting, implementing, and sharing cultural heritage data.
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Uses a foreign language to keep up with information in their field and communicate with colleagues.
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Defines the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of construction materials; explains their areas of use and application techniques; and conducts laboratory and field tests.
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Analyzes the types and causes of deterioration observed in traditional and historical structures; determines appropriate conservation, maintenance, and intervention methods.
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Prepares measured drawings of historical structures and structural elements; develops restitution and restoration projects through drawings and technical documentation.
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It explains repair, stabilization, and conservation methods for movable and immovable cultural assets and evaluates the implementation process.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Acquires fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge regarding the field of architectural restoration.
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Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
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Keeps up with current developments and practices in the field of architectural restoration and employs them effectively.
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Effectively uses information technologies relevant to their profession (CAD, digital documentation, 3D modeling, etc.).
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Evaluates professional problems using an analytical and critical approach and develops proposed solutions for restoration processes.
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They effectively present their ideas and express them clearly through written and oral communication using the Turkish language, at the level of their knowledge and skills
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Assumes responsibility as a team member for resolving unforeseen, complex problems encountered during restoration work.
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Develops awareness regarding career management and lifelong learning.
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It acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ??during the processes of collecting, implementing, and sharing cultural heritage data.
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Uses a foreign language to keep up with information in their field and communicate with colleagues.
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Defines the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of construction materials; explains their areas of use and application techniques; and conducts laboratory and field tests.
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Analyzes the types and causes of deterioration observed in traditional and historical structures; determines appropriate conservation, maintenance, and intervention methods.
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Prepares measured drawings of historical structures and structural elements; develops restitution and restoration projects through drawings and technical documentation.
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It explains repair, stabilization, and conservation methods for movable and immovable cultural assets and evaluates the implementation process.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Acquires fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge regarding the field of architectural restoration.
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Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
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Keeps up with current developments and practices in the field of architectural restoration and employs them effectively.
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Effectively uses information technologies relevant to their profession (CAD, digital documentation, 3D modeling, etc.).
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Evaluates professional problems using an analytical and critical approach and develops proposed solutions for restoration processes.
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They effectively present their ideas and express them clearly through written and oral communication using the Turkish language, at the level of their knowledge and skills
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Assumes responsibility as a team member for resolving unforeseen, complex problems encountered during restoration work.
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Develops awareness regarding career management and lifelong learning.
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It acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ??during the processes of collecting, implementing, and sharing cultural heritage data.
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Uses a foreign language to keep up with information in their field and communicate with colleagues.
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Defines the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of construction materials; explains their areas of use and application techniques; and conducts laboratory and field tests.
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Analyzes the types and causes of deterioration observed in traditional and historical structures; determines appropriate conservation, maintenance, and intervention methods.
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Prepares measured drawings of historical structures and structural elements; develops restitution and restoration projects through drawings and technical documentation.
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It explains repair, stabilization, and conservation methods for movable and immovable cultural assets and evaluates the implementation process.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Individuals who competences required by the profession in the field of architectural restoration and repair of portable and in the protection of immovable culturel heritage museum, university or work in the laboratories of Restoration and Conservation.
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Access to Further Studies
The graduates who successfully complete their associate training have the opportunity to apply to related undergraduate programs on condition that they acquire a sufficient mark from External Transfer executed by OSYM( Student Selection and Placement Center)
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
A student has to register at the beginning of the semester and has to attend at least 70% of the theoretical lessons and 80% of the practices in order to be able to enter the final exam of that particular course. The students are given at least one mid-term exam and one final exam. Mid-term exam (the grades given by assignments, lab exams and quizzes may also be added to mid-term grade) consists 40% of the pass mark and final exam consists the other 60%. All the exams are evaluated out of 100. The students have to acquire at least 50 points from the final exam. A student who has acquired AA, BA, BB, CB or CC as the pass mark from any course is considered as successful for that particular lesson. DC and DD are conditional successful grades. A student has to obtain 2.0 GPA (General Point Average) in order to be considered as successful for a course which they have received DC or DD as pass mark.
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Graduation Requirements
A student has to pass all the courses (a total of 120 ACTS), obtain at least 2.00 GPA over 4.00, escape FF or FD for any courses and complete the compulsory internship in order to be able to successfully complete the program.
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Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
İznik MYO-Mimari Restorasyon Program Başkanı : Öğr.Gör.Dr. Burcu SOYKÖK EDE E-mail:bsoykok@uludag.edu.tr Dahili:61815 Öğr.Gör.Müge AKBULUT E-mail: mugey@uludag.edu.tr Dahili:61832 Öğr.Gör.Dr. Tayyar GÜRDAL E-mail:tayyargurdal@uludag.edu.tr Dahili:61823 Bologna Birim Koordinatörü Doç. Dr. Ayşen ACUN KÖKSALANLAR aysenacun@uludag.edu.tr Dahili: 61815 Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi İznik Meslek Yüksekokulu Selçuk Mahallesi Üyüvek Mevkii Hastane Caddesi, İznik/Bursa Telefon : +90 (224) 757 61 63 Fax:+90(224)757 19 91 İznik Myo E-mail: iznogis@uludag.edu.tr
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Facilities
Our program has three faculty members. The program has its own restoration workshop.
