PM431 Turf Areas

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code PM431
Name Turf Areas
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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ZERRİN SÖĞÜT


Course Goal

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

None

Resources

Lecture notes prepared by the lecturer

Notes

All publications on lawn areas and grass species


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Lists the information about the establishment of lawn areas.
LO02 Comments on grass types and mixtures used in lawn areas.
LO03 Defines the functions and usage areas of grass areas.
LO04 She/He takes care of lawn areas correctly


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 Landscapes use original or human-transformed elements of natural systems to meet human needs in a sustainable way.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns the principles and practice of landscape ecology and ecological planning/design and its function in landscape architecture practices.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the physical and biological indicators required for the description and classification of landscapes at a basic level.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge about nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic elements and uses them in the arrangement, protection, development and restoration of landscapes. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can use the knowledge to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape design into the detailed landscape design process.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge of plant material, which is one of the basic elements of Landscape Architecture, in the arrangement, protection, development and repair of landscapes. 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses sufficient basic knowledge about the basic principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to analyze a system or process and to design and implement it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The ability to work effectively individually or in multi-disciplinary teams gains the self-confidence to take responsibility.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gains the ability to collect data, analyze and interpret results with the ability to use information technologies effectively.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Be aware of the issues of entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of landscape architecture by having knowledge of current issues.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning with the ability to access information and to search for resources for this purpose, to use databases and other information resources; acquires the ability to follow the developments in science and technology and constantly renew themselves.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Gains the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish verbal and written.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Gaining the visual, verbal and written ability to improve and explain the ideas of Landscape Architecture by utilizing the contemporary communication methods.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses the knowledge gained in research philosophy and methods in social and human fields related to Landscape Architecture studies in related fields.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains the knowledge and competence of reflecting the basic principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture to the detailed landscape design process for the practice of the profession.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains the competence to develop plans and design proposals sensitive to society, space and nature for different landscape types. 4
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik With the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, awareness of project management, environment and occupational safety; gains awareness about the legal consequences of engineering practices.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General definitions. Use areas of grass, frequencies, and benefits in urban and rural scales. Examines the course information pack Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
2 General important features of grass plants, botanical features of grass. Terms and meanings used depending on botanical features. Studying of sharing lesson notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
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-2 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
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-3 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Stages of grass field foundation: establishment of infrastructure systems and soil preparations. Studying of sharing lesson notes-4 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Stages of grass field foundation: establishment of infrastructure systems and soil preparations-2 Studying of sharing lesson notes-5 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
7 Stages of grass field foundation:vegetation stages Studying of sharing lesson notes-6 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying of sharing lesson notes-7 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
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-8 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Comparison of lawn areas and ground cover areas, mainly maintenance and environmental scale Studying of sharing lesson notes-9 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Maintenance in grass fields: importance, timing, varieties, regular and irregular maintenance procedures Studying of sharing lesson notes-10 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Maintenance in grass fields: moving, edge cutting, vertical moving:dethaching Studying of sharing lesson notes-11 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Maintenance in grass fields: irrigation, fertilazing, fighting against weeds, removing grass clipping and other organics Studying of sharing lesson notes-12 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Aeration, sodding, top dressing and materials Studying of sharing lesson notes-13 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Renovation of lawn areas, overseeding Studying of sharing lesson notes-14 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams-2 exam preparation-2 Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı 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) 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