Definition of content, object and aims of Nature Protection, categories of protected areas, global strategy in conservation of nature and current conditions and sustainable tourism forms.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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1) Gain broad understanding of concept and categories of protected areas
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1,2,3,7 |
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2) Learn to discuss fundamental values for preservation of biological diversity in an interdisciplinary environment |
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1,2,3 |
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3) Describe Turkish legal statements (laws, regulations,etc.)for Natural Protection areas and current situations |
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1,2,3 |
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4) Develop problem solving skills related to nature conservation in reclamation areas |
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1,2,3,6 |
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5) Develop projects suitable for nature conservation in tourism planning |
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1,2,3,6 |
A,B |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Course introduction and review of required materials and Schedule
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Nature and nature protection: Definitions |
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History and development of nature conservation and its concepts |
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Basic principles in conservation, Main ecology principles and ecological terms |
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The influence of man in the landscape |
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Social and ethical considerations associated with nature preserving actions |
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Identification and rectifying of decreased biological diversity |
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Midterm exam |
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Physical planning, admininstrative law and conservation aspects in Turkey and Legal situations for Nature Protection Areas and Categories |
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IUCN (IThe World Conservation Union)Conservation Categories |
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Environmental Impact Assessment and bases for ecological thought |
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Recreation and tourism concept and types of tourism |
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Environmental impacts of Tourism and sustainability |
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14 |
Alternative forms of tourism and alternative policies |
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15 |
Final exam |
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Recommended Sources
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KAYNAKLAR |
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Ders Notu |
Kuvan,Y.,2012. Doğa Koruma ve Korunan Alanlar.İ.Ü.Orman Fakültesi Yayınları No:499, İstanbul Goodwin, H.2016.Responsible Tourism : Using Tourism for Sustainable Development. Goodfellow Publishers Limited. ISBN: 1910158852 |
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Diğer Kaynaklar |
Ed McMahon,2010. Conservation Communities: Creating Value with Nature, Open Space, and Agriculture, Urban Land Institute Publications. Randall G. Arendt, 1996. Conservation Design for Subdivisions: A Practical Guide To Creating Open Space Networks, Island Press. |
Assessment
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ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Mid-terms |
%70 |
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Quizzes |
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Assignment |
% 30 |
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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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% 50 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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%50 |
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Total |
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%100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning. |
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Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability. |
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Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design. |
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Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation. |
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Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents. |
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Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications. |
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Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning. |
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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. |
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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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Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field. |
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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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Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility. |
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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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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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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: 16 x Total course hours) |
16 |
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32 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
16 |
2 |
32 |
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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 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
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Homework |
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12 |
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Final examination |
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15 |
15 |
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Total Work Load |
80 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
3,20 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
3 |
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