Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Agriculture Department of Landscape Architecture was established in 29.06.1999. In our department, with the decision of YÖK on 07.11.2014, education was started at the Master´s level, in the 2018-2019 academic year at the undergraduate level, and with the decision of the Higher Education Council on 16 June 2021, at the doctoral level.

Students will be awarded a degree of Bachelors in Landscape Architecture on successful completion of the programme departmental competencies.

First Cycle

Candidates must have a High School or equivalent school diploma and have received sufficient points from the Higher Education Institutions Examination.

The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.

Students must obtain a grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 and successfully pass all courses on the programme (equivalent to a total of 240 ECTS).

The aims of the Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture are to enable the student; to incorporate the knowledge of physical planning, design, landscape plants, ecology and art into issues and problem of natural and cultural landscapes; To analyze the landscape architectural savvy issues/problems in the fields of spatial planning, design, reclamation and site engineering, and develop sustainable solutions; to have a professional responsibility and the ethical values; to take initiative and study independently; to appreciate the value of self-development and lifelong learning.

1. Being able to have a quality to study up on identification, planning, conservation and management of landscapes in the framework of European Landscape Convention
2. Being able to incorporate the knowledge of physical planning, design, ecology and art into issues and problem of natural and cultural landscapes
3. Being able to analyze the landscape architectural savvy issues/problems in the fields of spatial planning, design, reclamation and site engineering, and develop sustainable solutions
4. Being able to learn recent developments and implementations in the areas of nature conservation and planning of protected areas as well as wildlife conservation
5. To have sufficient knowledge regarding identification, production, design and use of plant materials subject to landscape practices
6. Being able to obtain, analyze and synthesize the relevant variables towards a defined destination
7. Being able to utilize advanced concepts, methods and techniques associated with landscape architecture
8. Being able to have a professional responsibility and ethical values
9. Being able to have the knowledge of identifying and utilizing plant and construction materials
10. Being able to be creative and innovative in landscape design and being able to take initiative and study independently
11. Being able to be aware of global-national environmental issues-problems and get involved in developing resolutions
12. Being able to appreciate the value of self-development and lifelong learning

SKILLS

Cognitive - Practical

Being able to learn recent developments and implementations in the areas of nature conservation and planning of protected areas as well as wildlife conservation
To have sufficient knowledge regarding identification, production, design and use of plant materials subject to landscape practices
Being able to have a quality to study up on identification, planning, conservation and management of landscapes in the framework of European Landscape Convention
Being able to analyze the landscape architectural savvy issues/problems in the fields of spatial planning, design, reclamation and site engineering, and develop sustainable solutions
Being able to obtain, analyze and synthesize the relevant variables towards a defined destination
Being able to incorporate the knowledge of physical planning, design, ecology and art into issues and problem of natural and cultural landscapes
Being able to have the knowledge of identifying and utilizing plant and construction materials

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical - Conceptual

Being able to incorporate the knowledge of physical planning, design, ecology and art into issues and problem of natural and cultural landscapes
To have sufficient knowledge regarding identification, production, design and use of plant materials subject to landscape practices
Being able to have the knowledge of identifying and utilizing plant and construction materials

COMPETENCES

Field Specific Competence

Being able to have a professional responsibility and ethical values
Being able to be aware of global-national environmental issues-problems and get involved in developing resolutions
Being able to have the knowledge of identifying and utilizing plant and construction materials
Being able to utilize advanced concepts, methods and techniques associated with landscape architecture
Being able to incorporate the knowledge of physical planning, design, ecology and art into issues and problem of natural and cultural landscapes
Being able to have a quality to study up on identification, planning, conservation and management of landscapes in the framework of European Landscape Convention
Being able to analyze the landscape architectural savvy issues/problems in the fields of spatial planning, design, reclamation and site engineering, and develop sustainable solutions
Being able to learn recent developments and implementations in the areas of nature conservation and planning of protected areas as well as wildlife conservation

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Being able to be creative and innovative in landscape design and being able to take initiative and study independently
Being able to analyze the landscape architectural savvy issues/problems in the fields of spatial planning, design, reclamation and site engineering, and develop sustainable solutions

COMPETENCES

Communication and Social Competence

Being able to utilize advanced concepts, methods and techniques associated with landscape architecture
Being able to have a professional responsibility and ethical values
Being able to be aware of global-national environmental issues-problems and get involved in developing resolutions
Being able to have the knowledge of identifying and utilizing plant and construction materials

COMPETENCES

Learning Competence

Being able to analyze the landscape architectural savvy issues/problems in the fields of spatial planning, design, reclamation and site engineering, and develop sustainable solutions
Being able to obtain, analyze and synthesize the relevant variables towards a defined destination
Being able to have a quality to study up on identification, planning, conservation and management of landscapes in the framework of European Landscape Convention
Being able to appreciate the value of self-development and lifelong learning

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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Universities (Faculties, vocational schools and landscape design-application units of university rectorates), municipalities (departments of parks-gardens, directorates of development and planning, and cemeteries), some ministry institutions (General Directorate of Highways, General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI), General Directorate of Environmental Conservation, National Parks, Agricultural Research Institutions, General Directorate of Forests, General Directorate of Tourism Planning, General Directorate of Preservation of Cultural and Historical Heritage), Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning and construction firms and bureaus, private firms undertaking municipal services, housing cooperatives, tourism and recreation facilities

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Access to Further Studies

The graduates holding Bachelor’s Degree are eligible to apply to Master’s Degree programmes at national level and /or international level both in the same and in related disciplines.

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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students of Landscape Architecture programme are graded according to the following guidelines. Each course is assessed via a midterm exam. Exam dates are announced by the office of the dean. Additional exams for internships, practices etc. may be held. In order to enter final examination, students must meet following requirements: Enrollment for the current semester; 1. %70 attendance of courses 2. %80 attendance of practices 3. Attendance of midterm exam The student is given a grade by the course instructor by taking into account the midterm examinations, final examinations, the semesters work and attendance. The Nominative Grade is found by adding fourty percent of the average of the midterm exam and sixty percent of the final exam grade. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Final exam are required to obtain at least 50 points. A student AA, BA, BB, CB and CC has received a letter grade, students are considered successful from that course. DC and DD notes are notes that conditionally successful. DC or DD grade in a course where the student overall weighted grade point average must be at least 2.00 to pass.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations”.

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Mode of Study

Full-Time

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Address and Contact Details

Prof.Dr. Murat ZENCİRKIRAN
e-mail: mzencirkiran@uludag.edu.tr
Telefon:0.224. 2941482
Fax:0.224. 2941637
Adres: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Peyzaj Mimarlığı Bölümü, Görükle Kampüsü, Nilüfer, BURSA.

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Facilities

There are 6 lecturers in the department, including 1 Professor, 3 Associate Professors, 2 Research Assistants.

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Curriculum