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| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | P133 |
| Name | Landscape Plants I |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZERRİN SÖĞÜT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ZERRİN SÖĞÜT
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To classify gymnosperms used for aesthetics anf functional aims inlandscape designs; To introduce the properties of families, genus, and species; To provide general information about their usage areas; To define some terms regarding plants in general terms; To render the knowledge about plants permanent by designing herbarium and catalogue.
Course Content
General classification of the plants, distinctive characteristics of gymnosperms, general information of eight classes (including the disappearing) that belong to gymnosperms; general characteristics of living 10 families; general properties of species and information about the uses of every species in landscape architecture
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the classes, families, genus and species of gymnospermae |
| LO02 | Recognises gymnospermae and angiosperm plants in the near area |
| LO03 | Distinguishes between natural and exotic plants |
| LO04 | Knows to prepare herbarium |
| LO05 | Can make interpretations over areas of plant use |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines basic concepts and principles in Landscape Architecture. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines landscapes as original or human-transformed elements of natural systems. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the principles and practice of landscape ecology and ecological planning / design and its function in landscape architecture practices. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the physical and biological indicators necessary for the identification and classification of landscapes at a basic level. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the knowledge of nature, natural processes, characteristics and performance of some organic elements as a basis for the organisation, conservation, restoration, maintenance/management of landscapes. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape design to the detailed landscape design process. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the information about the plant material used in Landscape Architecture in the regulation, protection, development and rehabilitation of landscapes. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies and formulates / solves problems within the scope of landscape engineering. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses sufficient fundamental knowledge about theprinciples, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture with solutions in the professional field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyses a system or process and designs/implements it under realistic constraints to meet the expected requirements. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works effectively by taking responsibility individually or in multi-disciplinary teams. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to collect data and analyse/interpret the results with the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of landscape architecture by having knowledge about contemporary issues. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies lifelong learning with the ability to access and use information resources, constantly renews himself / herself by following the developments in science and technology. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to present his/her vision and knowledge in the field of Landscape Architecture visually, orally or in writing by using contemporary communication methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the teachings of research philosophy and methods in social and humanitarian fields related to Landscape Architecture studies in related fields. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Reflects the requirements for the application of the profession on the fundamental principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture to the landscape design process. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops plan and design proposals for different types of landscapes that are sensitive to society, space and nature. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Works effectively in project management, environmental and occupational safety, engineering practices by observing the principles of professional deontology and legal limitations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of the plants, binomial nomenclature, taxonomic ranks, terms of class, order, family, genus, species, subspecies, varieties,and cultivars. General information of herbarium | None | |
| 2 | Spermatophyta, angiospermae and gymnospermae, morphology of gymnospermae, examples | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 3 | Tree identification; roots, and vegetative parts, functions, and relation of the environmental conditions. Monocotyledons and dicotyledons; examples. | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 4 | Seven class of gymnospermae; general description, distribution of the World, number of family, genus, and species. Cycadinae; family and genus desription. Cycadaceae; Cycas, C.revulata description, uses, propagation, Zamiaceae; Zamia description, uses. Field trip to see plants. | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 5 | Ginkgoinae; general information, Ginkgoaceae; Ginkgo biloba, description, uses, propagation. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 6 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Cephalotaxaceae (Cephalotaxus, Amentotaxus), Podocarpaceae (Pherosphaera, Microcachrys, Saxegothaea, Dacrydium, Acmopyle, Podocarpus, Phyllocladus), Araucariaceae (Araucaria and Agathis) families and important species. | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 7 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Pinaceae; Abies, Kateleeria, Pseudotsuga, and Tsuga. | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 9 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Pinaceae; Picea. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 10 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Pinaceae; Pinus. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 11 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Pinaceae; Larix and Cedrus. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 12 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Cupressaceae; Sciadopitys, Sequoia, Athrotaxis, Taxodium, Sequoiadendron, Cryptomeria, Cunninghamia, Taiwania,Metasequoia, Glyptostrobus. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 13 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Cupressaceae; Cupressus. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 14 | Coniferae: Morphologic characteristics, distribution, uses and propagation of Cupressaceae; Thuja and Juniperus. Field trip to see and picking leaf examples of the plants | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 15 | General field trip to identification of plant genus and species | studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Homework | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 108 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,32 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||