Concepts of natural landscape, protected areas, rural landscape forms, devastation factors in natural - rural areas; methods of rural landscape planning;planning and design principles of plantations, agricultural areas, industrial zones, rural recreation areas and transportation zones; scientific approaches, principles and methods towards ecological restoration and nature conservation studies
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Course Learning Outcomes
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1) Understand rural landscape planning theory, methods, and applications and then apply them on real projects. |
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2) Understand the basic attributes of human behavior and how they affect perception and the use of space. |
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1,2,3 |
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3) Understand the principles of sustainability and be able to synthesize and evaluate their application. |
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1,2,3 |
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4) Apply the understanding of human behavior to the planning and design of use relationships, circulation and general organization of site plans. |
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1,2,3,7 |
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5) Understand the role of the range of public and private stakeholders in the planning and design of sites. |
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1,2,3,4 |
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6) Understand the multiplicity of scale involved in design and its importance for quality in placemaking,decision-making and larger planning issues. |
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1,2,3 |
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Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Introduction, Explanation of Scope and Aim of Course |
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Natural Landscape and Primary Forms of Natural Landscape (Natural Landscape, Mountain Landscape, Natural Vegetation Landscapes) |
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Natural Landscape and Primary Forms of Natural Landscape (Nature Conservation Categories, National Parks, Natural Protected Areas, Biosphere Reserves, Natural Parks, Natural Monuments, Wild Life Protection and Breeding Areas, Special Environmental Protection Regions) |
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Forms of Cultural Landscape, Basics of Rural Landscape and Primary Forms of Rural Landscape (Culture Forest Landscape, Agricultural Landscape, Industrial Landscape, Recreation Landscape) |
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Main Devastations in Natural and Rural Landscape owing to human activities and important rural landscape problems (Fires, Land Clearings and Wrong Land Use, Unplanned and Over Grazing, Illegal Cuttings and Vegetation Devastations, Erosion, Impacts of Urbanization on Natural and Rural Areas, Devastations Caused By Industrial Facilities; Air, Soil and Water Pollutions) |
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Methods of Rural Landscape Planning (Identifying Aim and Reason of Planning, Landscape Survey and Analysis, Ecological Classification, Landscape Diagnosis, Planning Technique, Coordination, Application and Success Control) |
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Planning of Culture Forests (Basic and Aesthetical Planning Principles of Plantation Forests, Urban Forestry) |
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Planning Principles of Agricultural Landscape Reconstruction, Rearrangement and Redevelopment of Agricultural Lands, Conservation of Cultural Values of Agricultural Landscape, Amelioration of Ecological Balance and Visual Efficiency of Agricultural Landscape) |
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Planning Principles of Agricultural Landscape (Living Fence and Screen for Ameliorating Micro Climatic Conditions of Agricultural Lands, Arrangement Principles for Agricultural Settlement Units) |
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Planning Principles of Industrial Landscape (Environmental Arrangement of Industrial Foundations, Rehabilitation of Industrial Raw Materials and Industrial Waste Lands, Green Belts for Preventing Gas Damages and Construction Principles, Rehabilitation of Landfills and Regeneration Principles) |
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Planning Principles of Rural Recreation Sources (Basic Principles of Recreational Planning, Types and Planning Methods of Rural Recreation, Picnic Areas, Camping, Planning of Beaches, Golf Areas, Ski Tracks, Touristic Village Establishments) |
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Planning and Development Principles of Road Landscape (Planning Methods and Stages of Road Landscape, Planning Principles of Scenic Roads and Corridors, Methods for Determining Intensive Noise Zones and Preventing Noise Pollution) |
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Principles for Maintenance and Restoration of Natural Landscape (Principles for Conservation, Usage and Improvement of Natural Vegetation, Techniques for Management - Planning of Dunes and Prevention of Dune Movements, Erosion in Natural and Rural Areas, Prevention Techniques for Landslide and Avalanche Damages, Protection and Improvement of Wet Lands |
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Contemporary Studies in Rural Landscape (Land Art) |
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Final exam |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Rega, C.2014.Landscape Planning and Rural Development: Key Issues and Options Towards Integration. Springer press. ISBN 978-3-319-05758-3. |
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Additional Resources |
DİRİK, H., Kırsal Peyzaj Planlama ve Uygulama İlkeleri, İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayın No: 4559 Orman Fakültesi Yayın No: 486 ISBN: 975-404-749-9 , İstanbul Mc. HARG, Ian. 1969. Design with Nature, The Natural History Press. Gard in City. New York. |
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 |
Quantity |
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 |
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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Final examination |
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Total Work Load |
125 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
5 |
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