GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
URBAN ECOLOGY/ŞBP332
Course Title: URBAN ECOLOGY
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist. Prof.Dr. Ulku DUMAN YUKSEL
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/uduman
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  uduman@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Understanding basic concepts of ecology and urban ecology
Better understanding of ecological concepts and urban ecological systems
Integration of ecological concepts and urban ecological systems to urban planning process
Evaluating ecological footprint of urban areas
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 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction: Nature in City, Urbanization
2. Week  Basic Consetps: Ecology, Ecosystem, Artificial and Natural Ecosystems
3. Week  Ecosystem Services, The Relation between Ecosystem and Human Wellbeing
4. Week  Urban Ecology, Characteristics Of Urban Ecology, Different Approaches To Urban Ecology
5. Week  Main Components of Urban Ecology: Urban Climate
6. Week  Main Components of Urban Ecology: Urban Flora
7. Week  Midterm Exam
8. Week  Main Components of Urban Ecology: Urban Fauna
9. Week  Main Components of Urban Ecology: Urban Lands
10. Week  Main Components of Urban Ecology: Urban Water
11. Week  Ecological Footprint, Ecological Footprint of Urban Areas
12. Week  Urban Planning and Urban Ecology
13. Week  The evaluation and use of urban ecology in urban planning process, case studies
14. Week  Homework Presentations
15. Week  Homework Presentations
16. Week  Homework Presentations
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  -Alberti, M. 2009. Advances In Urban Ecology:Integrating Humans and Ecological Processes in Urban Ecosystems. Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 355pp, ISBN: 978-0-387-75509-0 (hardcover) -Alier, J. M., 2003 . “Problems of Ecological Degradation: Environmental Justice or Ecological Modernization? " Capitalism, Nature, Socialism v:14-1, p:133-138. -Gilbert, D.L., 1991.Ecology of Urban Habitats. Chapman and Hall, London, 367 pp. ISBN: 0-412-45500-5 -Rees, W. And Wackernagel, M., Urban Ecological Footprints:Why Cities Cannot be Sustainable—andWhy They are a Key to Sustainability, in J.M. Marzluff et al.(edit.), Urban Ecology, Springer. -Thomson, C.W., 2002. Urban open space in the 21st century. Landscape and Urban Planning 60, p: 59–72
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
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 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
2
40
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
2
30
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
0
0
 Reading
2
2
4
 Searching in Internet and Library
3
2
6
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
0
0
 Preparing Reports
2
3
6
 Preparing Presentation
1
3
3
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
10
10
 Final and Studying for Final
1
15
15
 Other
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1Has a multi-dimensional knowledge and comprehension of the economic, social and environmental sustainability principles and the historical, geographical, social and cultural issues in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
2Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension about the issues on planning / design / research methods that are human and community oriented and sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
3Has a knowledge and comprehension about the principles, ethics, laws, regulations and standards related to the field of City and Regional Planning.X
4Has the skills to identify facts, potential and problems and research necessary for them, make analysis and use quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques required for evaluation and to translate them in written, oral and visual formats, in the field of planning.X
5Has the necessary sensitivity on the issues related to public interest, social justice and quality of life and the field of legal frameworks and ethical principles, by being aware of that this profession generates social services and beneficial in terms of human rights and community.X
6Has the self-confidence and competence to execute independently and in teams, negotiate and become a moderator and director when it’s necessary, in the studies in the field of City and Regional Planning.X
7Has the foreign language level, to follow the international developments in this field and to communicate effectively with colleagues.X
8Has the capacity to follow the developments in IT (information, geographic information and communication) technologies related to the field and use them interactively in various stages of planning and design.X
9Have the necessary scientific and technical qualifications to produce flexible solutions for problems and opportunities in the field, and to propose alternatives and to evaluate these alternatives.X
10Has the ability to think urban planning in macro-micro scales and planning-design integrity.X
11Has the ability to think creatively which is necessary to develop creative solutions to tangible and intangible problems and has the technical qualifications and knowledge to express those visually.X
12Has the intellectual and theoretical knowledge and comprehension in sustainable energy and ecological issues in rural and urban planning.X
13Capable of being aware of economic, social, environmental and political changes and examine the impact of these and identify place with visual, administrative and financial aspects.X
14Has the knowledge and skills to put forth plans and policies that take into account social, economic and cultural needs, in order to create liveable and sustainable spaces and preserve historical heritage for future generations.X
15Have the necessary qualifications to create resilient cities by considering natural, economic and social risks together and taking precautions in urban planning.X
16Has comprehensive knowledge about the use of participatory methods in decision-making, policy development and management processes in spatial planning.X