Materials in Landscape Design, Classification of Materials, Natural Stone, Wood, Metals, Aggregate and Bitumen, Terracotta Products, Concrete, Polymers; Plastics and Rubber, Mosaics, Tiles, Geotextiles, Design Guidelines for Pavement.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
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1) Understand the building materials used in landscape design and application |
1, 6 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
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2) Obtain a basic knowledge of different building materials and their application opportunities |
1, 5, 6 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
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3) Identify the important role of building materials in landscape design |
3, 5, 6 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A, C |
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4) Follow the new construction methods and their using for applications |
9, 5, 6 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
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5) Integrate the theoretical information and practical design |
1, 3, 4, 9 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
A, C |
Course Flow
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Course Content |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction to the Course: Explanation of scope and aim of course |
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2 |
Materials in Landscape Design. Classification of Materials. |
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3 |
Natural Stone, Aggregate |
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4 |
Wood |
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5 |
Metals and Bitumen |
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6 |
Terracotta Products |
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7 |
Concrete |
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8 |
Mid-term |
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9 |
Plastics and Rubber |
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10 |
Mosaics, Tiles, Geotextiles |
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11 |
Site Visit |
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12 |
Functional and Compositional Uses of Pavement |
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13 |
Design Guidelines for Pavement |
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14 |
Construction Details of Pavements |
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15 |
Construction Details of Pavements |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Dines, N. T. and Brown K. D., 1999. Time Saver Standards Site Construction Details Manual, Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company. Ryan T. R., Allen E., Rand P. J., 2011. Detailing for Landscape Architects: Aesthetics, Function and Constructability. Sovinski, R.W., 2009. Materials and Their Applications in Landscape Design, Wiley. Blanc, A., 1996. Landscape Construction and Detailing, McGraw-Hill, Giles, F., 1999. Landscape Construction, Stipes Publishing. Landphair H. and Klatt F., 1998.Landscape Architecture Construction, Prentice Hall PTR. Sauter, D., 2004. Landscape Construction, Delmar Cengage Learning. Thallon, R., 2003. Graphic Guide to Site Construction, Taunton. Littlewood M., 2001. Landscape Detailing, Architectural Press. |
Material Sharing
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
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Assessment
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ASSESSMENT |
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In-Term Studies |
Number |
Percentage |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
60% |
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Quizzes |
- |
- |
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Project |
- |
- |
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Seminar and Presentation |
1 |
40% |
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Homework |
- |
- |
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Total |
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100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade |
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60% |
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Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade |
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40% |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning. |
X |
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2 |
Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability. |
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3 |
Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design. |
X |
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4 |
Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation. |
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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 |
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6 |
Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications. |
X |
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Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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11 |
Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field. |
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12 |
Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning. |
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13 |
Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility. |
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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. |
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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. |
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16 |
Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Quizzes |
- |
- |
- |
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Project |
- |
- |
- |
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Seminar and Presentations |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Homework |
- |
- |
- |
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Final examination |
1 |
16 |
16 |
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Total Workload |
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121 |
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Total Workload / 25 (h) |
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4,84 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |