GEP0211 City and LandscapeBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CIVIL ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CIVIL 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 Fall
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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.