In this course, It is aimed to inform students about issues such as definition and content of urban ecology; pre-modern, modernism and post-ecological approaches; biodiversity in urban areas, pollution and waste management, climate change, sustainability and eco-cities and to use of urban ecology in landscape planning and design.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
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1)Questioning about nature and_human relationship.
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2) Learning the ways of using urban ecology science to analyze the complex structure of nature |
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3) Perceiving the role and structure of the urban structure, function and change in urban design and landscape architecture applications, |
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4) Work and learn in an interdisciplinary environment; specifically, to develop problemsolving skills in an interdisciplinary team environment |
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Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
Study Materials |
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Introduction of the course and its contents, curriculum and necessary materials |
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Basic principles of ecology, main principles and terminology |
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Ecological factors and their relations with each other (mainland, climate, soil, organisms) |
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Urban and Urban ecology, Urban form, structure and dynamics
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Ecosystem services in cities
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Basics of Biological Diversity and Ecological thought Effects of urbanization on biodiversity
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Urban climate and climate change
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Sustainability and eco-cities
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Pollution and waste management
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Nature conservation and urban restoration in cities
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Roof terrace gardens in urban planning
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Vertical gardens and urban agricultural facilities
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Future of urban ecosystems
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Examples of current projects
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Final exam |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Cook E.,A. and van Lier H., N. 1994. “Landscape Planning and Ecological Networks” . ELSEVlER Science B. V, ISBN 0-444-82084-1. The Netherlands. |
Material Sharing
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
“Ekümenopolis Ucu olmayan Şehir” Belgesel gösterimi |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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Duration |
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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 |
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10 |
10 |
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Quizzes |
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Project |
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Seminar and Presentations |
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12 |
24 |
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Homework |
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Final examination |
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Total Work Load |
100 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
4,00 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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