Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | BBT353 |
| Name | Soil-Agriculture and Environment Relations |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Yakup Kenan KOCA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYFER ALKAN TORUN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach elements polluting the environment, resources, and their adverse effects on human and animal health and plants, to teach the effects of agriculture on environmental pollution.
Course Content
The concepts of environment and pollution, environmental standards, causes of environmental pollution, organic and inorganic elements that pollute the environment, the effects of air pollution on human beings, animals and plants, water pollution and its effects, soil pollution and the measures to be taken against it.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Teaches polluting elements and their related parameters |
| LO02 | Teaches the adverse effects of environmental pollution on agriculture |
| LO03 | Teaches the negative effects of agriculture on the environment |
| LO04 | Teaches measures against environmental pollution. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the principles and practice of landscape ecology and ecological planning / design and its function in landscape architecture practices. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the physical and biological indicators necessary for the identification and classification of landscapes at a basic level. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environment and pollution concepts | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 2 | Causes of environmental problems, environmental impact assessment | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 3 | Hazardous substances and their effects | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 4 | Dose-effect relationships, risk and toxicity | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 5 | Environmental standards | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 6 | Heavy metals and their effects on the surrounding area | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 7 | Harmful organic substances and their effects | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 9 | Higher plants as test and monitor organisms | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 10 | Midterm Exam | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 11 | Plants as indicators of accumulation | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 12 | Prevention of damage | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 13 | Soil pollution and prevention | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 14 | Water pollution and its harmful effects and Air pollution, harmful effects and prevention | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 15 | Determination of air pollution in the field by means of symptoms | Lecture notes and reference books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||