Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : PM317 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 2 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The aim of this course is to identify climbing/twining, succulent, aquatic, and bulbous/tuberous plant species used in landscape architecture in terms of their morphological, ecological, and functional characteristics; to evaluate and appreciate the aesthetic, ecological, and functional roles of these plant groups within open and green area systems; and to develop the skills to use plants consciously and in a holistic manner in landscape planning and design.
This course examines the systematic classification, morphological and ecological characteristics, habitat requirements, and landscape architecture use possibilities of climbing/twining, succulent, aquatic, and bulbous/tuberous plant species. The aesthetic, ecological, and functional contributions of these plant groups within open and green area systems and green infrastructure components are evaluated. In addition to theoretical instruction, professional skills for plant identification, species selection, and developing design decisions are reinforced through field work and practical activities. Assessment is based on written exams, class participation/performance, and assignments. In-semester evaluation consists of participation/performance, assignments, and midterm exam totalling 40%. End-of-semester evaluation is based on the final exam (60%).
| 1. | Defines and compares the basic morphological and systematic characteristics of climbing/twining, succulent, aquatic, and bulbous/tuberous plant groups. |
| 2. | Evaluates the ecological requirements (light, water, soil, climate) of plant species and determines appropriate habitats. |
| 3. | Explains the aesthetic, ecological, and functional roles of plant species within open and green area systems and green infrastructure. |
| 4. | Selects and justifies plant species suitable for landscape design purposes according to criteria of form, texture, colour, and seasonal impact. |
| 5. | Evaluates plant material from functional and design perspectives in different landscape use scenarios (urban, rural, specialised use areas) and develops proposals. |
| 1. | Dirr, M. A. (2009). Manual of woody landscape plants: Their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses (6th ed.). Stipes Publishing. |
| 2. | Robinson, N. (2016). The planting design handbook (3rd ed.). Routledge. |
| 3. | Brickell, C. (Ed.). (2016). RHS A–Z encyclopedia of garden plants (4th ed.). Dorling Kindersley. |
| 4. | 4 Yaltırık, F., & Efe, A. (2000). Dendroloji ders kitabı: Gymnospermae–Angiospermae. İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Yayınları. |
| 5. | Armitage, A. M. (2008). Herbaceous perennial plants: A treatise on their identification, culture, and garden attributes (3rd ed.). Stipes Publishing. |
| 6. | Hessayon, D. G. (1993). The rock & water garden expert. Expert Books/Transworld. |
| 7. | Gilman, E. F. (2012). An illustrated guide to pruning (3rd ed.). Delmar Cengage Learning |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Assignment | 4 | %20 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %15 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Practice Examination | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 125 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | |
OÇ-1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
OÇ-2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
OÇ-3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
OÇ-4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
OÇ-5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||