ARCH554 Sport Facilities

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ARCH554 Sport Facilities

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Academic Year
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Semester
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Course Code
ARCH554
Weekly Hours
2 Teaching + 1 Practice
ECTS
6
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Mode Delivery
Prerequisite For
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Teaching Mode Delivery Notes
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Cycle
II Cycle
Prof. Jane Doe

Nerma Omićević

Course Lecturer

Position
Assistant Professor Dr.
Email
nomicevic@ius.edu.ba
Phone
033 957
Assistant(s)
-
Assistant E-mail
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Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the historical, typological, and morphological character of sports buildings. Sport has been a central aspect of society for millennia. Throughout the history of the development of architecture, sports facilities are reflected as spaces for participating in and spectatorship of sports activities. Since the time of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, the sport has been given a prominent place in the urban milieu and provides its participants with excitement, conflict, competition, and a personal challenge. During this course, students will gain insight into the architectural development, history, and importance of sports facilities on the cultural, economic, and political. Students will have the task to develop a conceptual design for the needs of sports activities at a given location within the urban space.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1
Understand the impact of sports facilities on society and to employ these understandings on a scale, that addresses more extensive urban ecologies;
2
Illustrate the generation of spatial, material, and formal effects; organizational logics; and programmatic innovation;
3
Research into a topic;
4
Operate various communications software in a design environment;
5
Experiment with the process of a superior organizational structure; and
6
Develop proposals, from initial modeling of the idea to the final design proposals.

Course Materials

Required Textbook

Neufert Architects' Data, Ernst Neufert & Peter Neufert, Wiley-Blackwell, 2012; Sport and Architecture, Benjamin S. Flowers, Taylor & Francis, 2017

Additional Literature

Teaching Methods

Weekly studio-based lectures (2 hours per week)
The students will work with the teacher on the assigned design task
The teacher will take a part as project manager, learner-centered, and interactive/participative methods will be emphasized throughout the studio
Students will develop creative thinking and cognitive strategies to redefine a design problem, formulate strategies for action, gather information, and apply strategies, as well as develop an architectural vocabulary and comprehension of underlying ideas sufficient for intelligent dialogue

Weekly Topics

This weekly planning is subject to change with advance notice.
Week Topic Readings / References
1 Overview of the course content and design task Neufert, E.
2 Sport Architecture Neufert, E.
3 Sport as a Cultural Right Neufert, E.
4 Contemporary Project and Technological Innovation Neufert, E.
5 Sport Infrastructure Neufert, E.
6 Cultural Heritage Neufert, E.
7 Midterm Presentations
8 The Stadiums of the Future Neufert, E.
9 Sports Facilites between urban landscape Neufert, E.
10 Quality and Safety in Sport Facilities Neufert, E.
11 The Multi-Functional Urban Block Neufert, E.
12 In-term review
13 The Social Role of Sport Neufert, E.
14 Sport Between Spaces and Community Neufert, E.
15 Sport and Public Space Neufert, E.

Course Schedule (All Sections)

Course Schedules with all sections will be available here soon.

Office Hours & Room

Course Office hours will be available here soon.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

40%x1
Final Exam
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  4  5  6

40%x1
Mid-term evaluation
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  2  3

20%x1
In-term review
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  1

IUS Grading System

Grading Scale IUS Grading System IUS Coeff. Letter (B&H) Numerical (B&H)
0 - 44 F 0 F 5
45 - 54 E 1
55 - 64 C 2 E 6
65 - 69 C+ 2.3 D 7
70 -74 B- 2.7
75 - 79 B 3 C 8
80 - 84 B+ 3.3
85 - 94 A- 3.7 B 9
95 - 100 A 4 A 10

Late Work Policy

Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:

Turorial hours

40 hours ⏳ (10 week × 4 h)

Assignments

40 hours ⏳ (10 week × 4 h)

Home research

60 hours ⏳ (10 week × 6 h)

In-term exam study

3 hours ⏳ (1 week × 3 h)

Final exam study

6 hours ⏳ (2 week × 3 h)

Term project/presentation

3 hours ⏳ (1 week × 3 h)

150 Total Workload Hours

6 ECTS Credits


Course Policies

Academic Integrity

All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.

Technology & AI Policy

Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Communication Policy

All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH554] in the subject line.

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.

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Learning Tips

Engage Actively

Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.

Read and Review Purposefully

Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.

Think Critically in Assignments

Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.

Ask Questions Early

Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.

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