| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Environmental Modeling in Landscape Planning |
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| Course Code |
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PM-606 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Res.Asst. CENK DÖNMEZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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learns the context of modelling techniques
learns the logic of environmental modellling
environmental modelling theory
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Description of the environmental modelling techniques in landscape analysis and the context of current methods. Transmission of theory of integration of the modelling outputs into landscape planning and management policies. |
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| Course Contents |
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revision of the techniques in data processing and coversion applied to modelling applications
Identifiying different environmental modelling approaches |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to Environmental Modelling |
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2 |
Introduction to Environmental Modelling |
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3 |
Environmental Modelling Approaches |
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4 |
Environmental Modelling Approaches |
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5 |
Environmental Modelling Approaches |
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6 |
Environmental Modelling Approaches |
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7 |
Integration of Environmental Modelling into Landscape Planning |
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8 |
Integration of Environmental Modelling into Landscape Planning |
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9 |
Integration of Environmental Modelling into Landscape Planning |
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10 |
Describing model data input requirements |
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11 |
Describing model data input requirements |
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12 |
Describing model data input requirements |
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13 |
Describing model data input requirements |
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14 |
Relationship between model outputs and management scenarios |
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15 |
Relationship between model outputs and management scenarios |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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Writing |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Sophocleous M. 2010. Review: groundwater management practices, challenges, and innovations in the High Plains aquifer, USA lessons and recommended actions. Hydrogeology Journal 18, 559-575. doi:10.1007/s10040- 009-0540-1.
Beckers J., Smerdon B., Reddıng T., Anderson A., Pıke R., Werner A.T.. 2009a. Hydrologic Models For Forest Management Applications: Part 1:Model Selection. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin Vol. 13/No. 1, Pp. 35–44.
Peel MC. 2009. Hydrology: catchment vegetation and runoff. Progress in Physical Geography 33
837-844.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency |
0 |
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2 |
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
3 |
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5 |
Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. |
4 |
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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 |
2 |
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7 |
Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice |
3 |
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8 |
Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. |
3 |
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9 |
Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. |
2 |
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10 |
Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances |
3 |
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11 |
Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently |
1 |
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12 |
Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals |
2 |
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13 |
Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary |
0 |
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14 |
Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written |
0 |
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15 |
Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. |
2 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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). |
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