Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : KOC127 |
| Course Type | : Non Departmental Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of this course is to teach the areas of use of ornamental plants in indoor spaces, outdoor spaces, potted plant use, cut flower use, and landscape arrangements. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to evaluate ornamental plants in terms of intended use, spatial characteristics, aesthetic value, ecological suitability, and maintenance requirements.
The course covers the definition, importance, and main areas of use of ornamental plants; the use characteristics of indoor and outdoor ornamental plants; and the principles of using potted ornamental plants, cut flowers, seasonal and perennial flowers, trees, shrubs, climbing plants, trailing plants, and groundcover plants. In addition, the course addresses the use of ornamental plants in residential gardens, balconies and terraces, parks, public green areas, road and median strip arrangements, ceremonial and event areas, and decorative arrangements.
| 1. | Explains the definition, importance, and main areas of use of ornamental plants. |
| 2. | Classifies ornamental plants according to indoor use, outdoor use, potted plant use, cut flower use, and landscape use. |
| 3. | Evaluates the aesthetic, functional, and ecological use characteristics of ornamental plants. |
| 4. | Explains the selection of suitable ornamental plants for different spaces and intended uses. |
| 5. | Relates ecological suitability, maintenance requirements, spatial compatibility, and sustainability principles in the use of ornamental plants. |
| 1. | Ingels, J. E. (2010). Ornamental Horticulture: Science, Operations & Management (4th ed.). Cengage Learning. |
| 2. | Dirr, M. A. (2009). Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses (6th ed.). Stipes Publishing. |
| 3. | Dole, J. M., & Wilkins, H. F. (2005). Floriculture: Principles and Species (2nd ed.). Pearson/Prentice Hall. |
| 4. | Oudolf, P., & Kingsbury, N. (2005). Planting Design: Gardens in Time and Space. Timber Press. |
| 5. | Instructor’s Lecture Notes |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 1 | %5 |
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 52 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 4 | |||||||||||||