Course Code: 
LAUD 305
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Zerrin İNAN
Course Objectives: 
The overall goal of this course is to provide students with a working understanding of urban ecology includes detecting and characterizing urban dynamics and relations between living organisms that take place within an urban environment
Course Content: 

Urban ecology is the study of the processes, systems within an urban environment. As a recent field of study, urban ecology explores cities and studies them as ecosystems at an era of human overpopulation. In a time where 54% of the global population lives in urban settlements, it is important to understand how large urban areas work, how humans and societies interact with natural systems and among themselves.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B Presentation C: Homework

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes 

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods 

Assessment Methods 

1) Gain broad understanding of the methods for detecting and characterizing landscape

pattern; the causes of landscape pattern, the implications of landscape pattern to

populations, communities and ecosystems.

  

1,2,3

A

2) Work and learn in an interdisciplinary environment; specifically, to develop problem solving skills in an interdisciplinary team environment

  

1,2,3

A

3) Understanding of causes of landscape pattern (abiotic, biotic, human land use and disturbance)

  

1,2,3

A

4) understanding of the relevance of ecology to society

  

1,2,3

A

5) competence in scientific writing and oral communication and ability to work together in teams.

  

1,2,3

A, B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Course introduction and review of required materials and Schedule

  

2

Ecology and urban ecology: Definitions, Basic principles in ecology,

  

3

Main ecological terms, abiotic and biotic factors

  

4

Emerging Framework of Urban Ecology

  

5

Exploration of Systems + Infrastructure

  

6

Systems Integration + Resilience of Urban Ecosystems

  

7

Human, Cultural, Political + Economic Factors

  

8

Midterm exam

  

9

Green Infrastructure

  

10

Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens, Green Parking Lots

  

11

Environmental Problems in Urban Areas and Ecosystem Services

  

12

Climate Change and Public Policies

  

13

Practice + The role of Designers

  

14

Future directions for urban ecology

  

15

Final  exam

  

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Richard T. T. Forman,2008. Urban Ecology Science of Cities, Cambridge University Press in 2008.  

Jari Niemelä (ed), 2011. Urban Ecology:Patterns, Processes, and Applications, Oxford University Press

Additional Resources

Danilo Palazzo and Frederick Steiner,2011. Urban Ecological Design: A Process for Regenerative Places. Island Press

Dramstad, W.E., Olson, J.D. and Forman, R.T.T., 1996. Landscape Ecology Principles in Landscape Architecture and Land-Use Planning, Island Press.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Ekümenopolis City without limits” Documentary

“Kiss the ground” documentary

Assignments

Green Parking Lot Design

Exams

  

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterms

  

%70

Quizzes

  

-

Assignment

  

% 30

Total

  

% 100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

  

% 50

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

  

%50

Total

  

%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

Program Learning Outcomes

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.

        

X

4

Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation.

    

X

    

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.

    

 

    

7

Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning.

  

 

X

    

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.

      

X

  

11

Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field.

      

X

  

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.

    

X

    

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.

        

X

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.

      

X

  

16

Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.

      

X

  

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

3

45

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

14

2

28

Mid-terms

1

8

8

Homework

1

10

10

Final examination

1

12

12

Total Workload

 

 

103

Total Workload / 25 (h)

 

 

4.12

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

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