The objective of this course is to introduce natural and anthropogenic landscape degradation processes, ecosystem deterioration, erosion and slope stabilization problems, and biological, technical and bioengineering reclamation methods. The course also aims to provide knowledge on restoration and rehabilitation approaches applied in different landscapes and to develop the ability to evaluate planning, analysis and implementation processes in landscape reclamation.

The course covers fundamental concepts of landscape reclamation, ecosystem degradation, exogenic processes, weathering and erosion mechanisms, planning and site analysis in reclamation studies, biological and bioengineering restoration techniques, slope stabilization applications, shoreline protection methods, dune stabilization, reclamation of highway slopes, rehabilitation of mining and industrial areas, restoration of degraded urban landscapes, and ecological restoration approaches. Midterm evaluation consists of class participation/performance, assignment work, and a midterm exam, accounting for a total of 40%. The end-of-term evaluation is conducted through the final exam (60%). Students repeating the course are required to complete all assignments, class participation/performance activities, and examinations again within the scope of the current assessment and evaluation structure of the course.