Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / PM-405 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Code: PM-405 Course Title: NATURAL VEGETATION Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall 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 ASLIHAN TIRNAKÇI (aslihanerdogan@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ASLIHAN TIRNAKÇI,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To introduce Turkey's Natural Plant Covering, to present the basic concepts in this context and to teach the main taxa in the region, to make the right decision in connection with landscape planning, landscape design, landscape restoration and nature conservation.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can learn how to use the principles of plant systematics, bi-nomial naming and modifiers (epithet) PO-1 To be able to make landscape planning, design and application on the basis of sustainability using knowledge and skills related to basic design and planning in the field
PO-2 Having professional responsibility and ethical values
PO-4 To have ability to recognize natural and exotic plant species and design them in terms of aesthetics, functional and ecological purposes
PO-13 Ability to gain life-long learning consciousness
Examination
Quiz
Presentation
LO-2 can learn the general characteristics of the flora of Turkey PO-1 To be able to make landscape planning, design and application on the basis of sustainability using knowledge and skills related to basic design and planning in the field
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-10 Be able to produce rational and practical solutions for conservation of the natural and cultural environment
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 can learn vegetation geography of Turkey, important plant areas, factors of vegetation destruction and the effects of human factors PO-1 To be able to make landscape planning, design and application on the basis of sustainability using knowledge and skills related to basic design and planning in the field
PO-6 Having information about national and international environmental problems, being able to act sensitively and producing solutions
PO-7 Being able to behave independently and have the ability to use initiative
PO-13 Ability to gain life-long learning consciousness
Examination
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Geographical regions of Turkey´s vegetation The main factors affecting the structure and distribution of natural vegetation in Turkey Important Plant Areas of Turkey The factors of destruction of vegetation and human impact
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Natural and ecological structure of Turkey, forests and their problems, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Natural and ecological structure of Turkey, forests and their problems, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Basic factors affecting the distribution of natural vegetation cover. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Basic factors affecting the distribution of natural vegetation cover. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Phytogeographical structure and regions of Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Phytogeographical structure and regions of Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Phytogeographical structure and regions of Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 The natural structure of Turkey and the main factors affecting the distribution of vegetation cover Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 General characteristics of Turkish flora Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Important Plant Areas of Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Examination of natural vegetation zones, distribution areas and vegetation cover in these regions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Examination of natural vegetation zones, distribution areas and vegetation cover in these regions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Examination of natural vegetation zones, distribution areas and vegetation cover in these regions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 Examination of natural vegetation zones, distribution areas and vegetation cover in these regions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Altan, T. 2000. Doğal Bitki Örtüsü. Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Genel Yayını No:235 Ders Kitapları Yayın No:A-76
2 Davis, P. H. 1965. Flora of Turkey and East Aegean Islands Vol:1-9 University Press Edinburg .
Required Course instruments and materials
Altan, T. 2000. Dogal Bitki Örtüsü. Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Genel Yayini No:235 Ders Kitaplari Yayin No:A-76.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 1 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 1 10
9.Project
final exam 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 6 6 36
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 5 5 25
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 5 3 15
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 148