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| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | PM431 |
| Name | Turf Areas |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| 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
Obtains knowledge of the turfgrass areas, established aestetic and functional purposes in landscape.
Course Content
General knowledge of lawn areas, benefits of aesthetical anf functional. Stages of establisment of lawn areas. Species of turfgrass, lawn mixtures. Maintenance of the lawn areas.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Is knowledgeable about how to found grass areas. |
| LO02 | Can commend on grass types and mixtures used in grass fields. |
| LO03 | Knows functions of grass fields and use areas. |
| LO04 | Knows about the grass maintenance. |
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. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the principles and practice of landscape ecology and ecological planning / design and its function in landscape architecture practices. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the physical and biological indicators necessary for the identification and classification of landscapes at a basic level. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | General definitions. Use areas of grass, frequencies, and benefits in urban and rural scales. | None | |
| 2 | General important features of grass plants, botanical features of grass. Terms and meanings used depending on botanical features. | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 3 | Environmental factors that affect grass fields and grass, precautions that should be taken against harmful conditions. Varieties of grass groups according to their growing characteristics in different environmental conditions. | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 4 | Grass fields and environmental factors that affect grass, measures that should be taken against harmful conditions. Growing characteristics of grass groups. | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 5 | Stages of grass field foundation: establishment of infrastructure systems and soil preparations. | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 6 | Stages of grass field foundation: establishment of infrastructure systems and soil preparations. | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 7 | Stages of grass field foundation:vegetation stages | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 9 | formation of grass fields in private areas: small areas, problem areas (sloping, shade, dry, etc), genus, species, cultivar mixtures | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 10 | Comparison of lawn areas and ground cover areas, mainly maintenance and environmental scale | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 11 | Maintenance in grass fields: importance, timing, varieties, regular and irregular maintenance procedures | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 12 | Maintenance in grass fields: moving, edge cutting, vertical moving:dethaching | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 13 | Maintenance in grass fields: irrigation, fertilazing, fighting against weeds, removing grass clipping and other organics | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 14 | Aeration, sodding, top dressing and materials | Studying of sharing lesson notes | |
| 15 | Renovation of lawn areas, overseeding | 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 | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||