Course Code: 
LAUD 105
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Bengi KORGAVUŞ
Course Objectives: 
1. To provide the concepts of structure and formation of soil 2. To provide information about physical and chemical properties of soil material 3. To provide the concepts of soil erosion and soil types
Course Content: 

Definition of Soil and Formation of Soil, Major Bedrock, Magma and Basic Materials That Provide Soil, The Factors Effect on Formation of Soil, Types of Soil and Features of Different Soil Types, Identifying of Soil Types in The Laboratory, The Organic Material of Soil, Classification of Soil Creatures, The Physical Qualities of Soil, The Chemical Qualities of Soil, Soil Erosion, The Nutrition’s in Soil.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Team Work, 7: Excursion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D: Quiz

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes 

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods 

Assessment Methods 

1) Evaluate the structure, formation and organic materials of soil

1, 2, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, C

2) Evaluate the physical and chemical properties of soil

1, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, C

3) Discriminate the different soil types

1, 5

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

4) Identify the physical characteristics of soil types on the land

1, 8, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

5) Evaluate the problems emerged from soil type on the terrain

2, 5, 9

1, 2, 3, 4

A, C

6) Gain insight to reasons of soil erosion

1, 2, 8

1, 2, 3, 4

A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction; Explanation of Scope and Aim of Course

 

2

Definition of Soil and Formation of Soil

 

3

Major Bedrock, Magma and Basic Materials That Provide Soil

 

4

The Factors Effect on Formation of Soil

 

5

Types of Soil, Features of Different Soil Types

 

6

Identifying of Soil Types in The Laboratory

 

7

The Organic Material of Soil,  Classification of Soil Creatures

 

8

Midterm

 

9

The Physical Qualities of Soil

 

10

The Physical Qualities of Soil

 

11

The Physical Qualities of Soil

 

12

The Chemical Qualities of Soil

 

13

The Chemical Qualities of Soil

 

14

Soil Improvement Methods

 

15

Soil Erosion, The Nutrition’s in Soil

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

-

Additional Resources

White, R.E. 2006. Principles and Practice of Soil Science: The Soil as a Natural Resource. Blackwell Publishing.

Keefer, R. F. 2000. Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects. Oxford University Press.

Kays, B. F. 2013. Planting Soils for Landscape Architectural Projects. American Society of Landscape Architects.

Craul, P. J. 1992. Urban Soil in Landscape Design, John Wiley & S.

Crauil, T.A. Craul, P.J. 2006. Soil Design Protocols for Landscape Architects and Contractors, Wiley.

Hopper, L.J. 2011. Graphic Standards Field Guide To Softscape, Wiley

Huang, P.M., Li, Yuncong, Sumner, M.E. 2012. Handbook of Soil Sciences: Properties and Processes. Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

-

Assignments

-

Exams

-

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

%60

Quizzes

-

-

Project

-

-

Seminar and Presentation

    

Homework

1

%40

Total

  

100

Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade

 

%60

Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade

 

%40

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.

      

X

    

3

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

            

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.

      

X

    

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.

            

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. 

        

X

  

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.

        

X

  

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: 15 x Total course hours)

15

3

45

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

14

3

42

Mid-terms

1

10

10

Quizzes

-

-

-

Project

-

-

-

Seminar and Presentations

-

-

-

Homework

1

8

8

Final examination

1

16

16

Total Work Load

    

121

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

    

4,84

ECTS Credit of the Course

    

5
None
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