PM551 Rock-Stone-Water Gardens

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (PhD)
Code PM551
Name Rock-Stone-Water Gardens
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ZERRİN SÖĞÜT
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students with advanced knowledge and design skills related to the use of rock, stone, and water elements in landscape architecture

Course Content

This course examines the design principles and applications of rock, stone, and water elements in landscape architecture within an aesthetic and ecological framework, and evaluates the characteristics of key families, genera, and species suitable for use in such gardens, as well as their aesthetic and functional applications.

Course Precondition

There are no mandatory prerequisites.

Resources

Landscape Construction

Notes

Natural stone and material catalogues Various books on dendrology, taxonomy, systematics, and botany


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The ability to explain and interpret the design principles of rock, stone, and water elements in landscape architecture within the framework of aesthetic and ecological principles
LO02 The ability to identify the primary plant families, genera, and species used in rock, stone, and water-based garden designs and to relate them to their ecological characteristics
LO03 Developing the ability to use natural and artificial rock, stone, and water elements in landscape design to create functional and aesthetic harmony
LO04 The ability to select plant material suitable for different ecological conditions and integrate it into rock and water garden designs
LO05 The ability to develop original design proposals for the use of rock, stone, and water elements in landscape design and to express these at the visual and planning levels


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains his/her knowledge at an expert level in the same or a different field, based on Master's level qualifications. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge of the principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Acquires the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and the self-confidence to take responsibility and performs individual or multi-disciplinary work. 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Collects data related to the field, analyzes and interprets the results. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/she follows the developments in science and technology and renews himself/herself on issues related to his/her field.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/she conveys his/her studies produced in the graduate program in written, oral and/or visual formats in national and international platforms. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği He/she independently carries out a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Analyzes the information analyzed during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field by considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It uses the knowledge and competence to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape planning and design into the detailed landscape planning and design process.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops positive attitudes and behaviors regarding lifelong learning in the field of Landscape Architecture and adopts the universal conditions required by the profession. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses advanced computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Presents plans and design proposals that are sensitive to society, area and nature for different landscape types. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his/her field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve problems with related to the field.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acts in accordance with scientific and ethical values ​​in all its work. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of a thematic garden; Definition of rock, stone, and water gardens Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 An Examination of the Design Principles of Outdoor Rock and Water Gardens Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
3 An Examination and Evaluation of Outdoor Rock-and-Water Gardens from the Perspective of Design Principles Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 General characteristics of plants used in outdoor rock and water gardens Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
5 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
6 Plants used in rock gardens; succulents Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
7 Plants used in rock,gardens; succulents Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens; drought-tolerant plants Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
10 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens; drought-tolerant plants 2 Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma
11 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens; aquatic plants Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap
12 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens; aquatic plants 2 Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
13 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens; waterside plants Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
14 Plants used in rock, stone, and water gardens; waterside plants 2 Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 An Analysis of Rock-Stone-Water Gardens with Examples Reading the relevant sections in the lecture notes and supplementary materials. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav


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) 17 5 85
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload (Hour) 145
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,80
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 22.04.2026 07:52