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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | PM593 |
| Name | Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) Applications in the World |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Dr. Mehmet Ali DERSE |
| Course Instructor |
Arş. Gör. Dr. Mehmet Ali DERSE
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To demonstrate the definition, function, benefits, components and green infrastructure system planning stages of Blue-Green infrastructure systems with case studies and to teach the design stages of Blue-Green infrastructure systems in the world and in our country with examples.
Course Content
Global climate change Climate change adaptation processes Blue-Green infrastructure concept Blue-Green infrastructure definition Blue-Green infrastructure benefits Blue-Green infrastructure components, Blue-Green infrastructure planning stages, Urban Blue-Green infrastructure Urban Blue-Green infrastructure rainwater relationship Blue-Green infrastructure approaches in the world Blue-Green infrastructure application examples in the world Blue-Green infrastructure application examples in our country Blue-Green infrastructure suggestions in our country
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Fundamentals of Urban Blue and Green Infrastructure and Global Application Examples
Notes
Green Infrastructure: Linking Landscapes and Communities, Island Press, 2012
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concept of climate change adaptation, its causes, effects, and implementation strategies in urban environments. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the concept of Blue-Green Infrastructure, including its definition, historical development, core principles, and role in sustainable urbanization. |
| LO03 | Evaluates Blue-Green Infrastructure applications around the world through comparative analysis across different climatic, cultural, and urban contexts. |
| LO04 | Analyzes current Blue-Green Infrastructure practices in Türkiye using case studies and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. |
| LO05 | Develops Blue-Green Infrastructure proposals tailored to the social, environmental, and spatial context of Türkiye. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the information obtained during the collection, interpretation and application of data related to the field, taking into account social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes current knowledge in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects data related to the field, analyzes and interprets the results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge of the principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works effectively individually or by taking responsibility in multi-disciplinary teams. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she follows the developments in science and technology and renews himself/herself on issues related to his/her field. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she independently carries out a study that requires expertise in his/her field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It uses the knowledge and competence to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape design into the detailed landscape design process. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops positive attitudes and behaviors regarding lifelong learning in the field of Landscape Architecture and adopts the universal conditions required by the profession. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses advanced computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Landscape Architecture uses contemporary communication methods to develop and explain ideas and presents them visually, verbally or in writing. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It adopts the principle of complying with scientific and ethical values in all its works. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his/her field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It presents plans and design proposals that are sensitive to society, area and nature for different landscape types. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global climate change | Review of the information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Climate change adaptation processes | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Introduction to BGI: Conceptual framework | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Ecosystem services of blue and green infrastructure | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Sustainable stormwater management and water cycle | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | BGI components: Green roofs, rain gardens, ponds | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Blue-Green infrastructure planning stages | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
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| 9 | Role of BGI in urban context: Density, infrastructure, inequality | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Urban BGI strategies: Accessibility and inclusivity | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Urban Blue-Green infrastructure rainwater relationship | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Blue-Green infrastructure approaches in the world | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Global BGI design practices I | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Global BGI design practices II | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Blue-Green infrastructure suggestions in our country | Doing research on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Blue-Green infrastructure suggestions in our country | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Blue-Green infrastructure suggestions in our country | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav, Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||