Course Code: 
LAUD 111
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
8
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
Definition of the gymnosperm species used in landscape planning.
Course Content: 

Botanical and ecological features of pines, spruces, firs, and other gymnosperms.

Course Methodology: 
1: Presentation, 2:Lecture, 3: Question-Answer, 4: Discussion, 5: Technical tour
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Homework

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Definition of the gymnosperms and angiosperms.

2,3

2,3,4

A,C

2) Explains the differences of ecological features of species used in landscape planning.

2,3,7

2,3,4

A,C,D

3) Definition of botanical features of species used in landscape planning.

2,3

2,3,4

A,C

4) Explains the distribution areas of different species.

2,3

2,3,4

A,C,D

5) Explains the elevations of natural distribution of species.

2,3

2,3,4

A,C

6) Interprets the trees and brushes.

2,3

2,3,4

A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

 Introduction

Botanical books

2

Pinus species

Botanical books

3

Abies species

Botanical books

4

Picea species

Botanical books

5

Larix species

Botanical books

6

Tsuga species

Botanical books

7

Sequoia species

Botanical books

8

 Cupressus species

Botanical books

9

Midterm

Botanical books

10

Cunninghamia species

Botanical books

11

Chamaecyparis species

Botanical books

12

Cupressocyparis species

Botanical books

13

Taxus species

Botanical books

14

Juniperus species

Botanical books

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Ata, C., 2019. Peyzaj Bakım Teknikleri, İstanbul.

Ata, C., 2020. Identification, Selection and Use of Trees and Shrubs for Landscape Design in Turkey Volume I, İstanbul.

Ata, C., 2021. Identification, Selection and Use of Trees and Shrubs for Landscape Design in Turkey Volume II, İstanbul.

Ata, C., 2022. Identification, Selection and Use of Trees and Shrubs for Landscape Design in Turkey Volume III, İstanbul.

Coombes,A.J.,1992. DK Handbooks: Trees, DK ADULT

Additional Resources

Yücel, E., 2005. Ağaçlar ve Çalılar (Trees and Shrubs), Eskişehir.

Material Sharing

 

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Botanical books, trees and other plants in the gardens.
Assignments Definition of plants.
Exams Midterm, quizes, final exam.

Assessment

 

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

70

Quizzes

-

-

Assignment

1

30

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning.

   

 

 

X

 

2

Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability.

 

 

       

3

Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design.

     

 

X

 

4

Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation.

           

5

Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents.

 

 

       

6

Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications.

   

 

     

7

Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning.

 

 

   

X

 

8

Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed.

       

 

 

9

Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them.

 

         

10

Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field.

 

 

       

11

Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

14

2

28

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

13

1

13

Mid-terms

1

2

2

Assignment

1

25

25

Final examination

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

9

47

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

1,88

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

2

1