The aim of this course is to explain the concept of urban ecology in the context of urban ecosystem as destroyed ecosystems, to examine the ecological dynamics of the cities within and with their environment, to examine the development of cities in the historical process and the effects of ecology science on urban planning practice.

Natural-semi natural-artificial ecosystems, development and transformation of urban areas in the world, urban-nature relationship, interaction of urban rural and agricultural landscapes, urban development models, urban areas and wildlife, ecological knowledge in urban planning.