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Course Description Course Name : Mediterranean Vegetation Course Code : PM-523 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. KEMAL TULÜHAN YILMAZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : learns about the relationships between regions of Mediterranean type climate and theirs affairs. examines natural vegetation of Turkey´s Mediterranean zone in terms of the potential and current aspects. understands the types and spatial variation of vegetation gradient Finds out the anthro-zoogen effects on natural vegetation of Mediterranean climate identifies trees, shrubs and herbaceous genera and species that naturally distributed in Mediterranean Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : examines the natural vegetation of Turkey´s Mediterranean climate zone in potential and current respect in order to recognize local plant material which can be used in landscape studies , and the usage of the vegetation data in planning measurement. Course Contents : the course will be conducted mutually with students by transferring the basic concepts and definitions on the natural vegetation of the Mediterranean ; examining and discussing about the sample project and reports carried out in this regard ; and analyzing plant communities spread around ; carrying out a report , and mutual discussion in this context in practice. 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 Mediterranean-climate zones and their relations The basic concepts and definitions of natural vegetation of the Mediterranean climate Power Point Presentation 2 The examination of the natural vegetation in Turkey´s Mediterranean zone according to potential and actual aspects Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 3 The vegetation formations in Turkey´s Mediterranean climate zone and their change depending on elevation Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 4 The vegetation of coastal dunes Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 5 The vegetation of the coastal salt-marshes Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 6 Salty steppe vegetation Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 7 Vegetation of the shores of the lagoon and temporary wetlands Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 8 Midterm Midterm Implementation of midterm 9 Scrub vegetation Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 10 Phyrgana vegetation Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 11 The vegetation of coniferous forests Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 12 Anthro-zoogen effects of the Mediterranean climate on the natural vegetation Examination of the sample project and reports carried out on this subject Power Point Presentation 13 Practical work and homework Examination of plant communities spread in the vicinity Power Point Presentation 14 Practical work Preparation of a report Power Point Presentation 15 Presentation Presentation and discussion of the report Power Point Presentation 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Yılmaz, K.T, 1996. Akdeniz Doğal Bitki Örtüsü, Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Genel Yayın No: 141, Yardımcı Ders Kitapları Yayın No:13, Adana.  Yılmaz, K.T., 1993. “Amanos Dağları Dörtyol Kesiminde Bazı Yayla Yerleşimlerinin Doğala Yakın Vejetasyonlar Üzerindeki Etkilerinin Araştırılması.” Çukurova Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D. Doktora Tezi, Adana.  Yılmaz, K.T., 1986. “Buca Yerleşim Merkezinde Ekoloji Yönünden Önemli Biyotopların Haritalanması.” Ege.Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D Yüksek Lisans Tezi, İzmir.  Yılmaz, K.T., S. Berberoğlu, H. Alphan, 2004. Akdeniz Kıyı Ekosistemlerinin İzlenmesinde Doğal Bitki Örtüsünün Haritalanması. Ç.Ü. Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, ZF2002BAP25  Aytok, Ö., Yılmaz, K.T. Ortaş, İ., Çakan, H., 2012. Changes in mycorrhizal spore and root colonization of coastal dune vegetation of Seyhan Delta in the post-cultivation phase. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. DOI: 10.3906/tar-1112-2 Available online 23 May 2012  Çakan, H., Yılmaz, K.T. Alphan, H., Ünlükaplan, Y. 2011. Classification and assessment of vegetation for monitoring coastal sand dune succession: the case of Tuzla, Adana/Turkey, Turkish Journal of Botany 35 (2011): 697-711. DOİ: 10.3906/bot-1001-300  Ünlükaplan, Y., K. T. Yılmaz, 2009. Bitki Örtüsü ve Yetişme Ortamı İlişkilerinin Yorumlanmasında Atama ve Sınıflandırma Yöntemlerinin Kullanımı: Çukurova Deltaları Örneği. Ekoloji, ISSN: 1300-1361, Vol:19, No:73, p. 10–20, ÇEVKOR.  Yılmaz, K.T., 2002. Evaluation of the phytosociological data as a tool for indicating coastal dune degradation. Israeli Journal of Plant Sciences, vol:50/3, p.229-238, Laser Pages Publishing Ltd.  Yılmaz, K.T., 1998. Ecological diversity of the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey and its conservation. Biodiversity and Conservation, vol.7, iss.1, p.87-96, Chapman and Hall.  Bayer, Buttler, , Finkenzeller, Grau, J., 1987. Pflanzen des Mittelmeerraums: Steinbachs Naturführer, Mosaik Verlag, München  Dale, N., 1986. Flowering Plants, The Santa Monica Mountains, Coastal and Chaparral Regions of Southern California. ISBN 0-88496-239-3, California Native Plant Society, Santa Barbara.  Öztürk, M., Ö. Seçmen, Y. gemici, G. Görk, 1990. Ege Bölgesi Bitki Örtüsü. İzmir  Schönfelder, P., 1984. Die Kosmos-Mittelmeerflora, Über 500 Mittelmeerpflanzen in Farbe, Stuttgart: Franckh. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 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 5 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. 0 9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 0 10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 0 11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 3 12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 2 13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 0 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 0 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 2 18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 0 * 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 14 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 3 6     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6