Course Code: 
LAUD 211
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Bengi KORGAVUŞ
Course Objectives: 
1) To be able to analyze the morphological structure of an urban design area 2) To be able to develop appropriate design ideas for the morphological structure 3) To make necessary topographical improvements in the area on the basis of the newly developed design ideas 4) To correlate the appropriate design and technical aspects of the land
Course Content: 

Recognition of Land Terrain, Concepts And Theories, Contours and Land Form, Slope and Slope Analysis, The Aesthetic and Functional Requirements of Shaping Landforms, To Create Environmentally Friendly, Smooth / Flat Facility Area in Variable Terrain, Correction of Damaged Land Form and The Solution of Elevation Difference Without Walls, Limiting Factors for Land Use Patterns, Horizontal Road Alignment, Vertical Road Alignment, Parking Lot Design.

Course Methodology: 
1: Anlatım, 2: Soru-Cevap, 3:Tartışma, 4:Seminer, 5: Proje, 6: Grup Çalışması, 7: Teknik Gezi
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Sınav, B:Jüri, C: Ödev, D:Kısa sınav

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Recognition and change of levels and contour lines on the plan

1, 8, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

2) Reshaping the damaged land forms in line with requirements

1, 2, 8, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

3) To gain the skill of designing buildings and facilities in harmony with nature

2, 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

5) Gaining the skill of designing horizontal and vertical road alignment safely

1, 2, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction, Explanation of scope and aim of course

  

2

Recognition of Land Terrain, Concepts And Theories

  

3

Contours and Land Form

  

4

Slope and Slope Analysis

  

5

The Aesthetic and Functional Requirements of Shaping Landforms

  

6

To Create Environmentally Friendly, Smooth / Flat Facility Area in Variable Terrain

  

7

Case Studies

  

8

Midterm Exam

  

9

Correction of Damaged Land Form and The Solution of Elevation Difference Without Walls

  

10

Case Studies

  

11

Limiting Factors for Land Use Patterns

  

12

Horizontal Road Alignment

  

13

Vertical Road Alignment

  

14

Parking Lot Design

  

15

Student Presentations

  

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

-

Additional Resources

Booth, N.K., 1990. Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design.

Theodore, W., 1991. Site Design and Construction Detailing.

Steven, S., 1998. Site Engineering for Landscape Architects.

Harris, C. & Dines N., 1998. Time Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture.

Rubenstein, H., 1987. A Guide to Site and Environmental Planning.

Walker, T.D., 1992. Site Design and Construction Detailing.

Blanc, A., 1996. Landscape Construction and Detailing.

Horner, P., 1988. Earthworks, second edition.

Nelischer, M., 1987. Handbook of Landscape Architecture Construction.

Seçkin, B., 2003. Peyzaj Uygulama Tekniği.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

-

Assignments

-

Exams

-

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

% 50

Quizzes

-

-

Project

-

-

Seminar and Presentation

-

-

Homework

2

% 50

Final Exam

1

%60

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.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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

2

30

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

14

2

28

Mid-terms

1

6

6

Quizzes

-

-

-

Project

-

-

-

Seminar and Presentations

-

-

-

Homework

3

1

3

Final examination

1

12

12

Total Work Load

    

79

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

    

3,16

ECTS Credit of the Course

    

3
2
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