Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / PM-208 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Code: PM-208 Course Title: LANDSCAPE RESTORATION TECHNICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ESRA ÖZHANCI (eozhanci@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is; comprehension of the ecology of the landscape architectural works, preparation of the ground for ecological approach planning and design applications, causes of degradation in landscaping, repair techniques, information about materials application programs.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can identify areas where landscaping repair is required, PO-2 Having professional responsibility and ethical values
PO-3 To be able to interdisciplinary team work
PO-4 To have ability to recognize natural and exotic plant species and design them in terms of aesthetics, functional and ecological purposes
PO-5 Ability to acquire, analyze, evaluate and interpret data related to natural and cultural landscapes
PO-6 Having information about national and international environmental problems, being able to act sensitively and producing solutions
PO-9 Ability to planning of rural and urban areas at different scales according to user needs, ecological, aesthetical and functional principles
PO-10 Be able to produce rational and practical solutions for conservation of the natural and cultural environment
PO-11 Ability to recognize landscape constructions and materials and to develop construction details
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 can choise repair techniques according to the nature of damage, PO-2 Having professional responsibility and ethical values
PO-3 To be able to interdisciplinary team work
PO-4 To have ability to recognize natural and exotic plant species and design them in terms of aesthetics, functional and ecological purposes
PO-6 Having information about national and international environmental problems, being able to act sensitively and producing solutions
PO-9 Ability to planning of rural and urban areas at different scales according to user needs, ecological, aesthetical and functional principles
PO-10 Be able to produce rational and practical solutions for conservation of the natural and cultural environment
PO-11 Ability to recognize landscape constructions and materials and to develop construction details
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 can choise materials to be used in repair work, PO-2 Having professional responsibility and ethical values
PO-3 To be able to interdisciplinary team work
PO-4 To have ability to recognize natural and exotic plant species and design them in terms of aesthetics, functional and ecological purposes
PO-6 Having information about national and international environmental problems, being able to act sensitively and producing solutions
PO-9 Ability to planning of rural and urban areas at different scales according to user needs, ecological, aesthetical and functional principles
PO-10 Be able to produce rational and practical solutions for conservation of the natural and cultural environment
PO-11 Ability to recognize landscape constructions and materials and to develop construction details
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 can know what purpose the field will serve at the end of the repair work PO-2 Having professional responsibility and ethical values
PO-3 To be able to interdisciplinary team work
PO-4 To have ability to recognize natural and exotic plant species and design them in terms of aesthetics, functional and ecological purposes
PO-6 Having information about national and international environmental problems, being able to act sensitively and producing solutions
PO-9 Ability to planning of rural and urban areas at different scales according to user needs, ecological, aesthetical and functional principles
PO-10 Be able to produce rational and practical solutions for conservation of the natural and cultural environment
PO-11 Ability to recognize landscape constructions and materials and to develop construction details
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 can carry out planning and design work in the field at the end of the repair work. PO-2 Having professional responsibility and ethical values
PO-3 To be able to interdisciplinary team work
PO-4 To have ability to recognize natural and exotic plant species and design them in terms of aesthetics, functional and ecological purposes
PO-6 Having information about national and international environmental problems, being able to act sensitively and producing solutions
PO-9 Ability to planning of rural and urban areas at different scales according to user needs, ecological, aesthetical and functional principles
PO-10 Be able to produce rational and practical solutions for conservation of the natural and cultural environment
PO-11 Ability to recognize landscape constructions and materials and to develop construction details
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Information on topography, soil, vegetation, vegetation and hydrology; natural processes and factors that lead to landscape degradation; human influences leading to landscape degradation; landscape restoration planning; landscape repair technique, repair methods, method selection, planning technique, application and maintenance; technical and biological measures in landscape restoration.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of the course and resources, let's get to know our world. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 What is Landscape Repair, in which categories is it applied, restoration, reclamation and rehabilitation. Goals and history. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 General ecology, what is the environment? Levels of ecological organization of living things, General Threats on Our Environment with the Effects of the Modern Age. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Ecosystem, biosphere and biomes on earth. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Repair with living material. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Repair with nonliving material Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Combined repair(biotechnical methods). Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Landscape restoration-coastal protection in streams and lakes. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Landscape repair in mines. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Landscape repair in solid waste storage areas. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Landscape repair in dune areas. Stabilization materials, methods and applications in coastal and coastal sand dunes. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Landscape restoration in problematic forest areas. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Landscape repair in transportation systems. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 Discussing the landscape restoration areas that have been addressed throughout the period and evaluating the current situation on a national and global scale. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Peyzaj Onarım tekniği, Ertuğrul Görecelioğlu
2 Altan T. 1987. Biyolojik Onarım Tekniği. Çukurova Üniv. Ziraat Fak. Ders Kitabı
Required Course instruments and materials
Landscape Repair Technique, Ertugrul Gorecelioglu

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 6 6
       c) Performance Project 1 14 14
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 5 10
       e) Term paper/Project 1 14 14
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 6 6
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 6 6
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 115