ARCH509 Research Methods in Architecture

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
T P
ARCH509 Research Methods in Architecture 2 0 4
Prerequisite None It is a prerequisite to

None
Lecturer Nerma Omićević Office Hours / Room / Phone
Tuesday:
13:00-15:30
Wednesday:
9:30-12:00
A F3.18 - 033 957 213
E-mail nomicevic@ius.edu.ba
Assistant N/A Assistant E-mail
Course Objectives This course introduces students to the research process, through critical exploration of published research, relevant to their field of interest. The course provides the understanding and use of the research terminology and integrates the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed scientific methods approaches.
Textbook Kate L. Turabian. 2007. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Chicago Style for Student and Researchers, 7th edition. The University of Chicago Press; Steven R. Terrell. 2016. Writing A Proposal for your Dissertation. Guidelines and Examples. The Guilford Press; Margaret Cargill, Patrick O'Connor. 2009. Writing Scientific Research Articles. Various articles to be provided by the lecturer
Additional Literature
  • Strategy and Steps. Wiley Blackwell; Linda Groat, David Wang. 2013. Architectural Research Methods. Second Edition. Wiley.
Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  1. employ qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methodologies to conduct research in architecture
  2. apply the research process to problems in architectural design and planning
  3. master the literature in students’ particular area of interest
  4. design a research study using relevant approach and methods.
  5. critically read, interpret, and evaluate research proposals and publications
Teaching Methods Lecture method during the lesson development; the collaboration method and discussion during the class exercise.
Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
Week 1 Course Assignments and Course Administration
Week 2 Introduction to Research and Academic Writing
Week 3 Writing a Critical Review - Structure of a Critical Review
Week 4 Research Structure - Content of the Scientific Work
Week 5 Submission of Assignment 1 In-class presentation and discussion
Week 6 Developing the Research Problem Statement - Elaboration of Topic-Question-Working Hypothesis Elaboration
Week 7 Writing the Literature Review
Week 8 Midterm exam - Critical Review of Scientific Article Submission
Week 9 Non-working day
Week 10 Methods in Scientific Research
Week 11 Writing a Scientific Research Article - Developing the Research Proposal
Week 12 Submission of Literature review - Assignment 2 Submission
Week 13 Requirements for the submission of Research Proposal - Research Methodology In-class discussion
Week 14 Requirements for the submission of Research Proposal - Research Methodology In-class discussion
Week 15 Requirements for the submission of Research Proposal - Research Methodology In-class discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
Final Exam - Scientific Research Paper 1 40 1;2;3;4;5;6
Semester Evaluation Components
Class exercise - Assignments 2 40 1;2;3
Mid-Term Exam 1 20 1;2;3;4;5
***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
 Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
Lecture 2 14 28 Assignments 2 3 6
In-class exercise 2 3 6 Home study 2 14 28
Mid-Term 2 4 8 Final Exam 3 8 24
        Total Workload Hours = 100
*T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 4
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 18/10/2024

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