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| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | PM468 |
| Name | Plant Sociology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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. KEMAL TULÜHAN YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KEMAL TULÜHAN YILMAZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce/classify landscapes and research methods of plant sociology and teach the use of community classification of plant indicator and scope of naturalness ratings.
Course Content
Basic concepts of plant science, plant systematics / taxonomy syn. Vegetation units, formations, plant associations and communities. Methodological approaches for the analysis of vegetation. Relationships between plant communities and habitat conditions: Plant life forms. Human impact of the spread of plant communities: Synantropik flora and vegetation.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns syn-taxonomic classification system |
| LO02 | Learns habitat relationships and vegetation. |
| LO03 | Recognizes and evaluates the natural vegetation at the community level |
| LO04 | Collects data of vegetation species composition and structure and perceives methods and techniques for the evaluation to use them in landscape planning. |
| LO05 | Evaluates statistical data analysis methods and assessment of vegetation. |
| LO06 | Understanding of methods for determining vegetation units |
| LO07 | Understanding the naming of plant associations |
| LO08 | Understanding sample areas and sample area types |
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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The basic concepts of plant science | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 2 | Plant Systematics and syn-taxonomy | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 3 | Vegetation units, formations, plant associations and communities. | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 4 | Relationships between plant communities and habitat conditions | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 5 | Habitat classification and indicator of plant communities | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 6 | Scrub vegetation | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 7 | Forest vegetation of Aleppo Pine | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The preparation of the topics for the exam by studying | |
| 9 | Methodological approaches for the analysis of vegetation | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 10 | Braun-Blanquet method | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 11 | Coastal dune vegetation | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 12 | Human impact of the spread of plant communities: Synanthropic flora and vegetation. | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 13 | Ruderal and segetal vegetation | Examining shared lecture notes, study | |
| 14 | The evaluation of the results of vegetation analysis | Preparing tables of recorded data analysis | |
| 15 | The evaluation of the results of vegetation analysis | Preparing tables of recorded data analysis | |
| 16 | Term Exams | The preparation of all the topics for the exam by studying | |
| 17 | Term Exams | The preparation of all the topics for the exam by studying |
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 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||