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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||