Course Code: 
LAUD 208
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
1) Obtain a basic knowledge of landscape construction materials, landscape structures and their fabrication. 2) Learn how to utilize construction techniques and tools in an efficient manner. 3) Develop the practical design and implementation knowledge about specific landscape structures/features
Course Content: 

Materials in Landscape Design, Surfaces And Pavements, Horizontal & Vertical Circulation, Pedestrian & Vehicular Circulation, Enclosure And Surrounding Elements, Shading Elements, Waterscape, Entrances, Roof Gardens

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

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Identify materials and equipment for landscape construction projects

1, 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

2) Design the circulation systems and associated elements

1, 5, 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

3) Draw the construction plans of different landscape structures including fences, walls & shade structures

3, 5, 6

1, 2, 3, 4

A, C

4) Implement the construction techniques for different garden features; paving, water ponds etc.

9, 5, 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

5) Integrate the theoretical information and practical design

1, 3, 4, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

Course Flow

Course Content

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introductıon To The Course

 

2

Materials in Landscape Design

 

3

Surfaces and Pavements

 

4

Circulation (Horizontal & Vertical)

 

5

Circulation (Pedestrian & Vehicular)

 

6

Site Visit I

 

7

Midterm Exam

 

8

Enclosure and Surrounding Elements: Walls

 

9

Enclosure and Surrounding Elements:  Fences

 

10

Shading Elements

 

11

Waterscape: Swimming Pools, Planting Ponds, Reflection Pools, Cascading Pools

 

12

Entrances: Gates, Security and Information Booths, Barriers etc.

 

13

Roof Gardens

 

14

Site Visit II

 

15

Design Practise

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook 

-

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

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

-

Assignments

-

Exams

-

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

%50

Quizzes

-

-

Project

-

-

Seminar and Presentation

-

-

Homework

2

%50

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

X

 

 

6

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

 

 

 

 

X

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: 16 x Total course hours)

16

2

32

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

16

2

32

Mid-terms

1

10

10

Quizzes

-

-

-

Project

-

-

-

Seminar and Presentations

-

-

-

Homework

2

12

24

Final examination

1

2

2

Total Work Load

   

100

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

4,00

ECTS Credit of the Course

   

4

2