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PEM4007Green Infrastructure2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Cengiz ACAR
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To learn the concept of green infrastructure, evaluate within the context of landscape architecture studies To learn the elements of green infrastructure and determine how they are evaluated within the context of landscape architecture studies To learn the benefits of green infrastructure and to understand the relationship with ecosystem services
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Learn the concept of green infrastructure and its benefits2,3
LO - 2 : Learn the elements of green infstructure and understand its usage in landscape architecture studies2,3
LO - 3 : Learn the benefits of green infstructure and relate to ecosystem services2,3
LO - 4 : Transfer the acquired concept of green infrastructure to practical application2,3
LO - 5 : Evaluate the use and planning of green infrastructures in project design process, transfer to project lessons2,3
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Green infrastructure in landscape architecture, Features of green infrastructures and planning principles, Benefits of green infrastructure, Assesment of green infrastructure in landscape architecture studies, The relationship between green infrastructure and ecosystem services.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Green infrastructure concept, definition and general features
 Week 2Examples of green infrastructure from the world, history and present-day applications
 Week 3Benefits and functions of green infrastructure (1)
 Week 4Benefits and functions of green infrastructure (2)
 Week 5Ecosystem services in the creation of urban green infrastructure (1)
 Week 6Ecosystem services in the creation of urban green infrastructure (2)
 Week 7Urban nature, habitats and urban greenery
 Week 8Midterm
 Week 9Introduction of green infrastructure elements
 Week 10Urban roads and streets
 Week 11Green roofs
 Week 12Green walls
 Week 13Permeable surfaces
 Week 14Indoor spaces and courtyard
 Week 15Green infrastructure planning
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 16
11
2017
1 30
Practice 15 28
12
2017
1 20
End-of-term exam 16 11
01
2018
1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 16 32
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 12 48
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 1 2
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 1 1 1
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 1 10 10
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 10 10
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load106