MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0211 City and Landscape Spring 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Instructor DENİZ ARSLAN HİNDİOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor DENİZ ARSLAN HİNDİOĞLU
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YILDIZ AKSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: In this course; to provide basic information about public open spaces to all students, to raise awareness about the environment they live in, and to examine the social-physical and legal dimensions of the use of public space in urban-landscaping.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning Urban Open Space History
2) Learning Social and Physical Dimensions of Urban Open Spaces.
3) Learning Urban-Environmental Relations
4) Learning Open Space-Human Relations
5) Learning Urban Open Space Basic Principles.

Course Content

Explaining the basic criteria and principles of urban open space design and management of open green spaces.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1)
1) Introduction Open space
2) Discussing City, Landscape and Urban Open Scape
3) Development of Urban and Landscape- Ancient Period
4) Development of Urban and Landscape- Medieval and Renaissance
5) Development of Urban and Landscape- Baroque and English Garden
6) Student Presentation
7) Student Presentation
8) Student Presentation
9) Midterm
10) Development of Urban and Landscape- Islamic Garden and Far Eastern Garden
11) Development of Urban and Landscape- Sustainable and Smart Growth
12) Development of Urban and Landscape- Universal Design Principles and Apply Urban Open Scape
13) Student Presentation
14) Student Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Tim Waterman, Cev. Sema Kabukçuoğlu (2012) Peyzaj Mimarlığının Temelleri, Literatür, İstanbul, Evyapan, Gönül; Peyzaj Ders Notları (2000),OTDÜ, Ankara Şule Keder, Mustafa Kubik, Peyzaj Mimarisinde Tasarım ve Proje Uygulama, İstanbul
References: * Tim Waterman, Cev. Sema Kabukçuoğlu (2012) Peyzaj Mimarlığının Temelleri, Literatür, İstanbul, Evyapan, Gönül; Peyzaj Ders Notları (2000),OTDÜ, Ankara Şule Keder, Mustafa Kubik, Peyzaj Mimarisinde Tasarım ve Proje Uygulama, İstanbul
* The Art of Landscape, Jacobo Krauel
* Landscape architecture, Tasarım Publishing Group
* 16. yüzyılda İstanbul : kent, saray, günlük yaşam , Metin And
* Landscape design lectures : peyzaj tasarımı ders notları, Gönül Evyapan

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 4 18 72
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 132

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.