| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | PEM032 | 1. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Turkish |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Aybike Ayfer KARADAĞ |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To lay down the principles regarding the planning of highways and their environments on the basis of ecological principles; In this process, the effects of highways on the natural and cultural landscape are examined. To lay down the principles regarding the planning of highways and their environments on the basis of ecological principles; In this process, the effects of highways on the natural and cultural landscape are examined. |
| Course Content | Highways Landscape Planning |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To have knowledge about the principles of ecological planning for highways - To have knowledge about the environmental effects and prevention of highways - To have information about the effects of highways on the cultural landscape - Understanding the importance of ecological principles in the planning of highways - To contribute to the environmental effects of highways and to offer suggestions to reduce these effects |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The aim of the course and general terms related to the course | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Importance of road systems in life. Historical development of road systems, classification of roads, properties of roads, bridges-viaducts-tunnels and vehicles | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Road ecology (geology, soil, hydrology, vegetation, habitat, hydrology, settlement, population, economy, etc.) | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research |
| 4. Week | Roadside and vegetation, wildlife population, wildlife migration, roadside management | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Relationship between road systems and aquatic ecosystems (lake, wetland, stream, etc.); bridges, culverts, etc. | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Erosion and sediment control in road systems | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Chemical accumulation, salinity and effects along road systems | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Atmospheric effects of road systems (microclimate, wind, dust, erosion, snow, noise) | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research |
| 10. Week | Road systems associated with the land (network theory for road ecology, spatial properties of road networks, changing road network, effect of road systems on the surrounding area, effect of the surrounding terrain on the road system) | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Relation of road systems to large landscapes (built areas, woodlands, agricultural areas, grasslands, drylands) | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Road ecology and sustainability | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Important road systems, planning and management examples in the world | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Planning, solutions and policies of road systems | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 15. Week | Final |
| Forman, R.T.T., Sperling, D., Bissonette, J. A., Clevenger A.P., Cutshall, C. D., Dale, V. H., Fahrig, L., France, R. L., Goldman, C. R., Heanue, K., Jones, J., Swanson, F., Turrentine, T., Winter, T. C. 2002. Road Ecology-Science and Solution,Island Press, America. |
| Related article, paper, project, thesis, research, etc. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,60,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| PY11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,60,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60,40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Research | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Visual Presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 84 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
