| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SBK104 | Urban Ecology | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to explain the concept of urban ecology, to examine the relationship of cities with nature as an urban-industrial ecosystem, and to comprehend and discuss ecological city planning processes and practices. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| DOÇ.DR. HAYRİYE ŞENGÜN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | At the end of this course, the student;
1- Will be able to explain the basic structure and functions of ecology and urban ecology. | | 2 | Will be able to define the basic rules and concepts of ecological planning. | | 3 | Will be able to explain the possibilities of institutional structure in Turkey on sustainable ecological urban management. | | 4 | Will be able to explain current environmental problems in terms of urban ecology. | | 5 | Will be able to have the necessary knowledge about ecology-based urban structures. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
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| Course Contents |
| The course covers distinguishing the difference between urban ecosystem and nature, associating urbanization with ecological problems, the relationship of urban space with ecology, whether the construction in these areas is compatible with nature and developing suggestions for ecological settlement design. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Week 1: Subject and scope of ecology. Urban-Nature dilemma. General introduction to the concept of Urban Ecology. | | | | 2 | Week 2: General characteristics of the ecosystem. | | | | 3 | Week 3: The relationship between the agricultural society and the industrial society, the characteristics of traditional settlements, the modernist perspective on nature. | | | | 4 | Week 4: The city and biodiversity. Urban flora and fauna. Urban open green spaces. nature reserves | | | | 5 | Week 5: Characteristics of the city as an urban-industrial ecosystem. The concept of the city island and its features. Global warming and urban heat island. | | | | 6 | Week 6: The effect of cities on nature. The emergence of ecological problems. Sustainability concept. | | | | 7 | Week 7: Midterm | | | | 8 | Week 8: Concepts related to urban ecology: Ecological network, Green Corridor, Ecological, Smart Growth | | | | 9 | Week 9: Ecologically based urban development models; Ecocities, Eco-tech cities. | | | | 10 | Week 10: The city planning process that aims to preserve the ecological balance. | | | | 11 | Week 11: Basic principles and application tools. Presentation of successful ecological city examples. | | | | 12 | Week 12: Nature conservation in planning legislation and literature. The effect of city planning applications on nature. | | | | 13 | Week 13: Ecological planning | | | | 14 | Week 14: Discussion: Adequacy of Urban Ecology in nature conservation. Urban planning and nature relationship: problems and solutions | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| • In Urban Ecology, Integrating Humans and Ecological Processes in Urban Ecosystems. Alberti, M. Advences Springer Science +Business Media, 2009, USA.
• Kentsel Tasarım ve Ekoloji: Tasarıma Ekolojik Yaklaşım, 5. Kentsel Tasarım ve Uygulamalar Sempozyumu. Bildiriler kitabı. MSÜ. İstanbul.
• Kent ve Çevre - Planlamaya Ekolojik Yaklaşım, Türkiye'de 17. Dünya Şehircilik Günü Kolokyumu. Bildiriler kitabı. Bursa. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 2 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 2 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 90 | 90 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 90 | 90 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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