PM431 Turf Areas

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PR.
Code PM431
Name Turf Areas
Term 2024-2025 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 Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ÜNLÜKAPLAN (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

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
LO05 Knows the botanical characteristics of grass plants and distinguishes plants.
LO06 Takes the necessary precautions against environmental conditions affecting lawns and grasses.
LO07 Makes renewal operations in grass areas.


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. 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


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 50 20
1. Homework 50 20
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

Update Time: 01.03.2025 11:07