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  Course Description
Course Name : Protected Area Conservation

Course Code : PM-589

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER YÜCEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : obtains information on landscape planning and landscape plan.
understands the importance of ecological planning in national, regional and local planning process .
gains the skill analysis and assessment of ecological data in planning studies.
Learns the methods of ecological planning.
Performs planning studies on ecological basis.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : ecological data analysis in landscape planning, evaluation, ecological planning methods, applications, availability, and susceptibility patterns of the landscape taking into account the potential ecological risk analysis, sample applications.

Course Contents : discusses ecological data analysis, evaluation, ecological planning methods, applications, availability, and susceptibility patterns of the landscape potential

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and importance of ecological planning Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
2 The historical development of ecological planning in Turkey and foreign countries Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
3 Ecological principles and the general stages of planning studies Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
4 Importance of the ecological planning in the physical planning processes on national, regional and local level Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
5 the things to be done in landscape planning , duties and responsibilities Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
6 the role and importance of landscape planning on the basis of ecological planning in the hierarchy plan in Turkey. Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
7 Ecological planning legislation in Turkey Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
8 Midterm exam Study course note and subjects in recommended literatures. Written examination
9 Ecological planning methods: ecological risk analysis Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
10 Ecological planning techniques: matrix development Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
11 Ecological planning methods: check-lists Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
12 Ecological planning methods: the interaction matrices and network systems Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
13 Ecological planning methods: compliance analysis by cross-country category Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
14 Examination of the plans made on the basis of ecological planning in Turkey and foreign countries Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
15 Examination of the plans made on the basis of ecological planning in Turkey and foreign countries Examining of shared lecture, and study lecture, presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam Study course note and subjects in recommended literatures. Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ecological plans are crafted in Turkey and abroad. Foreign and domestic sources of ecological planning. Notes prepared by the lecturer responsible for the course.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 60
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency 5
2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. 5
3 Has advanced knowledge and understanding based on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level to conduct research in the field of landscape design and landscape planning 5
4 Has critical awareness in the field of landscape planning and landscape design in terms of the nature and resources of knowledge as well as producing and testing knowledge 4
5 Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. 5
6 Creates new knowledge skillfully by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of landscaping with information from different disciplines; tackles with the problems which require expertise by using scientific reseach methods 5
7 Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice 5
8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 4
9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 4
10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 4
11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 4
12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 3
13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 3
14 Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written 0
15 Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. 0
16 Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans related to landscape planning and landscape design and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes 5
17 Collects data about landscape planning and landscape design and makes interpretation, teaches or announces the acquired knowledge in line with social, scientific and ethical values 4
18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6