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  Course Description
Course Name : Landscape Analysis I

Course Code : P 269

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. KEMAL TULÜHAN YILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn basic concepts, classification of resources in the process of landscape planning, and know the tools and documentations used in source analysis.
Acquire the ability to collect data about resource planning in the scale of planning and design.
Create data layers and thematic maps.
Understand the classification of land cover and landscape characterization.
Learn the basic techniques of analysis of vegetation and biotope/habitat classification.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic concepts and applications of landscape analysis, data collection methods and approaches.

Course Contents : Resource and the concepts of resource value. Landscape planning process and resource classification. Landscape analysis and data collection sources in the scale of design and planning Landscape analysis and inventory of tools and documentation Data layers and thematic maps Classification of land cover and landscape characterization Data collection techniques for the analysis of biological traits: analysis of vegetation Biotope/habitat classification

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 "Landscape" concept in landscape planning and classification Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
2 Data collection in the scale of planning and design Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
3 Data layers and thematic maps Examining shared shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
4 The tools and documents that used in landscape analysis Examining shared shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
5 Topographical structure analysis: the use of topographic maps Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
6 Aerial photographs and interpretation Examining shared shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
7 Midterm Preparing for the exam by studying lecture notes and presenations until midterm -
8 Classification of land cover and landscape character analysis Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
9 Data collection techniques for the analysis of biological properties Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
10 Analysis of plant formations and vegetation types Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
11 The use of Forest Stand Maps Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
12 Detailed analysis of vegetation Examining shared lecture notes, study Power Point Presentation
13 The analysis of wildlife and habitats Data analysis of the related planning field Power Point Presentation
14 Data synthesis Preparing case study Power Point Presentation
15 Data synthesis Preparing case study Power Point Presentation
16/17 Final Exam The preparation of all the topics for the exam by studying -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Sutherland, W.J. 1996. Ecological Census Techniques. University of East Anglia, Cambridge University Press.
Required Course Material(s)  Topographic maps
 Satellite images
 Forest Management Maps


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 • Acquiring and perceiving the required information regarding the fundamental principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture. Perceiving the landscape as the original or artificial elements of natural system and these resources in a sustainable planning approach while meeting human needs. Acquiring the knowledge and competency of reflecting the philosophy, item, principles and tools of Landscape Design in detailed landscape design process. 0
2 • Acquring the knowledge regarding nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic items, by receiving this knowledge getting the ability to reflect these in landscapes design, protection, treatment and management studies. Acquring knowledge in the field of landscape desing, landscape treatment, landscape protection and the development of landscapes by comprehending the knowledge for details of the plant material which is the one of fundamental elements of landscape architecture in a systematic classification. 4
3 • Acquring information about landscape work in humanities and social fields related to research philosophy and techniques. 0
4 • Analysing a system, one of system components or process and ability to desing the requested requirements under limited circumstances; accordingly the ability to implement modern design methods. 0
5 • Ability to select and use the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice; the ability to use information technologies effectively, gathering data, analyse and interpellation 0
6 • Gaining the ability to evaluate and resolve several landscape items through research and critical interpretation of alternative considerations. 0
7 • Gaining the visual, verbal and written ability to improve and explain the ideas of Landscape Architecture by utilizing the contemporary communication methods. 0
8 • Competence to work independently and taking on responsibility: Ability to work effectively as an individual and multi-disciplinary teams, confidence to take responsibility 0
9 • Understanding the required physical biological indicators for the identification and classification of landscapes, having the ability to use them. Acquiring the competence in offering the desing and plan alternatives. 3
10 • Defining the financial and legal fundamental terms and principle 5
11 • Having the infrastructure capacity regarding the fundamental principles, process and tools of Landscape Architecture; utilize the theoretical and practical knowledge in this field in conjunction with the professional field solutions. 0
12 • Perceiving the landscape as the original or artificial elements of natural system and utilizing these resources in a sustainable planning approach while meeting human needs. 0
13 • Reflecting the philosophy, item, principles and tools of Landscape Design in detailed landscape design process, using knowledge and competence as well. Gaining essential basis to be capable to reflect knowledge into the areas regarding nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic items in landscapes design, protection, maintenance and management studies. 0
14 • Utilizing the accumulation of knowledge in the field of landscape desing, landscape treatment, landscape protection and the development of landscape comprehending the knowledge within systematic classification regarding plant materail which is one of the fundamental elements of landscape architecture. 0
15 • The ability of detecting, defining, formulating and resolving the engineering problems; the selection and application of appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques. Know and comprehend of the functions of landscape ecology and principles and practics of ecological planning/ desingning and in landscape architecture implements. 0
16 • Utilizing the information related to research philosophy and techniques gained in humanities and social fields regarding landscape work. 0
17 • Know and comprehend the functions of landscape ecology and principles and practics of ecological planning/ desingning and in landscape architecture implementations. 3
18 Ability to access information and resources to do research and use databases and other information resources and lifelong learning with the awareness of the need to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal ability. 0
19 Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Turkish and know at least one foreign language. 0
20 Project management with professional and ethical responsibility, workplace practices, employee health services, awareness of business environment and job security, legal implications of engineering applications and practices of engineering solutions in the global and societal context, the effects of entrepreneurship and innovation, and inform about the issues and problems of today. 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 78
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12
ECTS Credit: 3