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PEM3002Rock Gardens2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring 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:
Teaching how to use rock gardens in space formations within the context of landscape architecture works.Using rock gardens to stylize nature.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Summarise the properties of rock gardens and be able explain its relation to the landscape design.42,3,6,
LO - 2 : Learn the functions and the use of rock gardens in landscape architecture.42,3,6
LO - 3 : Classify rock gardens according to different design criterias.42,3,6
LO - 4 : Learn the plant species that can be used in rock gardens.42,3,6
LO - 5 : Learn the rock garden aplication and should adapt the results and outcome of any lecture.42,3,6
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
The concept of rock garden, its development and importance. Rock garden formations in nature and rock gardens as spaces within the scope of landscape architecture. The historical development of rock gardens, Determining the functions and use of rock gardens in landscape architecture. Landscape elements and components used in rock gardens, Examination of the rock gardens in different planning criterias. Selection of plant species used in rock gardens, Establishment and implementation of rock gardens.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction, descriptions-concepts
 Week 2Development of rock gardens, its effects and importance at the present day
 Week 3Rock garden formations in nature and rock gardens as garden spaces
 Week 4Historical development of rock gardens
 Week 5The functions and the use of rock gardens in landscape architecture
 Week 6Landscape elements and components that are used in rock gardens
 Week 7Rock gardens according to the different design criterias; Rock gardens in terms of designing concepts
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Rock gardens according to the different design criterias; Rock gardens in terms of using several landscape elements
 Week 10Plant species that can be used in rock gardens
 Week 11Choosing plants according to the rock garden that is going constructed
 Week 12Establishment and application of rock gardens
 Week 13Presentation of homeworks and discussion
 Week 14Presentation of homeworks and discussion
 Week 15Presentation of homeworks and discussion
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
1North American Rock Garden Society, 2003. Rock Garden Design and Construction, JaneMcGary, Timber Pres, Portland, Oregon, United States of America.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
20
End-of-term exam 16 2 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 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 0 0 0
Arasınav 0 0 0
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 1 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 0 0
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load84