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Objectives of the Course

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Learning Outcomes
1.To have a basic knowledge of the concept of landscape and different types of landscape
2.To have a basic knowledge of the key processes that create the landscape
3.To learn and use the general terminology for the Landscape Architecture profession
4.To have the general knowledge of the historical development of the landscape architecture profession
5.To identify the field of study and scales of the Landscape Architecture profession
6.To learn the Landscape Architecture profession's relations with other professional disciplines and their common fields of study
7.To have the general knowledge of Landscape planning and landscape design processes
8.To have general knowledge about different types of landscape project
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gül, A. (2000). Peyzaj-insan ilişkisi ve peyzaj mimarlığı. Turkish Journal of Forestry, 1(1), 97-114.
2.Gürkaş, T. (2009). Bir mimarlık tarihi alanı olarak Türkiye'de peyzaj mimarlığı tarihi ve peyzaj mimarlığı-devlet ideolojisi ilişkisi. Türkiye Araştırmaları Literatür Dergisi, (13), 171-190.
3.Altunkasa, M. F. (1998). Peyzaj Mimarlığı Ders Kitabı. Adana: Yayın No: D-19, Çukurova Üniversitesi Yayınları.
4.Newton, N. T. (1971). Design on the land: The development of landscape architecture. La Editorial, UPR.
5.Chen, G. (2011). Landscape architecture: planting design illustrated. ArchiteG, Inc..
6.Liversedge, J., & Holden, R. (2014). Landscape architecture: an introduction. Hachette UK.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course, general information on the scope and content of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of landscape and its types; natural and cultural processes that shape landscapes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to the definition, general topics and study fields of Landscape Architecture
Week 4 - Theoretical
The topics, interests and historical development of Landscape Architecture - The pioneers of Landscape Architecture profession in the world
Week 5 - Theoretical
Landscape Architecture education in Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Concepts of space and architecture
Week 7 - Theoretical
Concepts of space and architecture
Week 8 - Theoretical
Studies of Landscape architects' on environmental protection, landscape restoration and landscape management
Week 9 - Theoretical
Landscape planning process - Landscape architects' studies in landscape planning
Week 10 - Theoretical
Landscape planning process - Landscape architects' studies in landscape planning
Week 11 - Theoretical
Landscape design process - Landscape architects' studies in landscape design
Week 12 - Theoretical
Landscape design process - Landscape architects' studies in landscape design
Week 13 - Theoretical
Landscape design projects - Concept and structural application projects
Week 14 - Theoretical
Plant application and detailed projects
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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3
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3
OÇ-8
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026