Information Package / Course Catalogue
Origami Applications
Course Code: PLT287
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

By fostering a love for origami, it contributes to the development of visual intelligence by establishing connections between origami and mathematics.

Course Content

Mathematical examination of figures created by origami, an ancient art of creating figures by paper folding, and evaluation of figure-making processes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Apply folding techniques. Instruction.
2.Designs two-dimensional geometric shapes.
3.Creates simple three-dimensional geometric solids.
4.Explains how to express fractions using origami.
5.Explains simple mathematical proofs using origami models.
6.Interprets lines, parallel, coincident, intersecting, perpendicular lines,
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yamaguchi Makoto, 2021. Classic Origami 1, Alfa Publications.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meanings of symbols used in origami
Week 2 - Practice
Folding techniques
Week 3 - Practice
Origami types
Week 4 - Practice
Basic forms
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Dividing paper into up to 9 equal parts
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Lines, parallel, coincident, intersecting, perpendicular lines, and line bundles
Week 7 - Practice
Transitions between two-dimensional geometric shapes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Obtaining 3-dimensional solids with origami and mathematics
Week 9 - Practice
Obtaining 3-dimensional solids with origami and mathematics
Week 10 - Practice
Obtaining 3-dimensional solids with origami and mathematics
Week 11 - Practice
Explaining fractions with origami
Week 12 - Practice
Mathematical proofs with origami models
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Mathematical proofs with origami models
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Symmetry and conics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment Examination1%10
Practice Examination1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141135
Lecture - Practice141135
Assignment Examination1112
Practice Examination1112
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026