Landscape Design and Cultivation of Ornamental Plants
General Description
1
Brief History
The program began admitting students in the 2006–2007 academic year. Since its establishment, it has evolved in line with sectoral needs and higher education program standards and has operated under various names, including “Landscape,” “Landscape and Ornamental Plants,” and “Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.” Following the decision made at the Council of Higher Education meeting on 25 December 2019 to simplify associate degree program names based on their content, the program was renamed “Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation” in 2020. The program has continued to admit students under its current name since the 2020–2021 academic year, with an annual student admission quota of 50. The program adopted the 3+1 education model in the 2026–2027 academic year. Accordingly, the curriculum was revised to include three semesters of theoretical and practical coursework at the institution and one semester of Vocational Training in Enterprises (İME).
2
Qualification Awarded
Students having succesfully completed the program department competiences have undergraduate degree.
3
Level of Qualification
Short Cycle
4
Specific Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification. All admission and registration requirements are determined by the Measuring Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
5
Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
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.
6
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
To receive an undergraduate degree, students must completed all compulsory and elective courses succesfully (total 120 ECTS) with at least 2 grade point average and complete apprenticeship to 30 days.
7
Profile of The Programme
The Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation Program is an associate degree program that aims to equip students with fundamental professional knowledge and practical skills in the propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of ornamental plants, as well as landscape implementation. Within the program, students learn to identify the biological characteristics of plants, apply plant production techniques, grow plants under nursery and greenhouse conditions, establish and maintain landscaped areas, and carry out hardscape and softscape installations. They also acquire technical knowledge and skills in irrigation systems, plant protection methods, soil management, fertilization practices, and landscaping activities. Students also develop competencies in interpreting and implementing landscape plans, applying planting design principles in the field, preparing technical reports, and developing projects. Vision: To be a leading program in its field that embraces environmental sustainability, responds to sectoral needs, and is preferred for its emphasis on practical education. Mission: To educate individuals equipped with technical knowledge and skills in plant production and landscape implementation, who are environmentally aware, committed to ethical values, possess strong communication skills, and are open to lifelong learning. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES - To educate graduates with fundamental professional knowledge and skills in landscaping and ornamental plants who can effectively carry out plant cultivation, propagation, and maintenance practices. - To train technical personnel with practical knowledge who can use current techniques and technologies in ornamental plant production, nursery management, and landscape implementation. - To train technical personnel who have developed working habits consistent with professional ethical principles and can assume responsibility. - To educate graduates who pursue further education and advance in their professional careers. PROGRAM GOALS - To ensure that students acquire fundamental scientific knowledge and concepts related to landscaping and ornamental plant cultivation, and develop the ability to explain the relationships among plant biology, soil, climate, and environmental factors. - To enable students to apply ornamental plant propagation techniques, including propagation by seeds, cuttings, grafting, and tissue culture, and develop skills in production planning and the effective use of methods to improve plant quality. - To enable students to identify, select, cultivate, and maintain landscape plants, and develop the ability to incorporate fundamental planting design principles into practical applications. - To equip students with knowledge and practical skills in the use of computer programs and software employed in enterprises related to their profession. - To guide students toward enterprises related to their profession as part of practical education. - To ensure that students act in accordance with professional ethics, environmental protection, and sustainability principles, and develop the awareness and responsibility needed to contribute to the efficient and responsible use of natural resources. - To enable students to use communication and information technologies effectively to keep up with developments in their field, and develop competencies in professional reporting and technical documentation. - To guide students toward bachelor´s degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS). - To develop students’ awareness of career planning, lifelong learning, and professional development. - To equip students with the ability to follow information in their field and communicate using a foreign language.
8
Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
8.1
Key Learning Outcomes
1.
Professional and ethical responsibility understanding
2.
Independent study and choice usage skill
3.
Written and spoken presentation ability in native language and presenting technical design and practiceability to colleagues and employers, groupwork skills
4.
Basic computer skills, having theoretical knowledge using computer and internet technology and following professional technological advances
5.
Creativity in problem solving and adaptability to new situations skills
6.
Ability to use knowledge in Professional practice
7.
Ability to examine a landscape are and use the tools to estimate
8.
Ability to exhibit practical and flexible approachest to projects
9.
Having the knowledge and skills of regulating an area in landscaping planning, esthetic and practices of structural material
10.
Having teoretical knowledge related to landscape study practices and ability to analyze in this area and achieving problem solving skills against the problems
11.
Having the ability to communicate with the experts in other areas
12.
Having basic knowledge related to landscaping and ornamental plants and the skill of recognizing and raising techniques in indoor plant and outdoor ornamental plants
13.
To express thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills effectively and clearly in the Turkish language using written and oral communication.
1.
To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge and methods in the field of Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.
2.
To have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
3.
To follow current developments and practices in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and apply them effectively.
4.
To keep up with and apply information technologies, innovative production techniques, and industry developments related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
5.
To identify and analyze problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate solutions.
6.
To present ideas related to their knowledge and skills effectively in Turkish through written and oral communication and express them clearly.
7.
To take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and/or unforeseen problems encountered in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
8.
To demonstrate awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
9.
To uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values when collecting and applying data related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and communicating the results.
10.
To follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language.
11.
To carry out the production, maintenance, pruning, shaping, and harvesting of landscape and ornamental plants using appropriate techniques.
12.
To identify physiological disorders and plant protection problems in landscape and ornamental plants, analyze their causes, and apply appropriate solutions.
13.
To identify plant and structural materials used in landscape and ornamental plant applications and use them in accordance with the principles of environmental and aesthetic sustainability.
1.
To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge and methods in the field of Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.
2.
To have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
3.
To follow current developments and practices in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and apply them effectively.
4.
To keep up with and apply information technologies, innovative production techniques, and industry developments related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
5.
To identify and analyze problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate solutions.
6.
To present ideas related to their knowledge and skills effectively in Turkish through written and oral communication and express them clearly.
7.
To take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and/or unforeseen problems encountered in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
8.
To demonstrate awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
9.
To uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values when collecting and applying data related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and communicating the results.
10.
To follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language.
11.
To carry out the production, maintenance, pruning, shaping, and harvesting of landscape and ornamental plants using appropriate techniques.
12.
To identify physiological disorders and plant protection problems in landscape and ornamental plants, analyze their causes, and apply appropriate solutions.
13.
To identify plant and structural materials used in landscape and ornamental plant applications and use them in accordance with the principles of environmental and aesthetic sustainability.
8.2
Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
1
To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge and methods in the field of Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.
1
1,2
3
1,2
1
To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge and methods in the field of Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.
1
1,2
3
1,2
2
To have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
2
1,2
1
2
To have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
2
1,2
1
3
To follow current developments and practices in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and apply them effectively.
1
1,2
3
1,2
1
3
To follow current developments and practices in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and apply them effectively.
1
1,2
3
1,2
1
4
To keep up with and apply information technologies, innovative production techniques, and industry developments related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
1,2
4
1
4
To keep up with and apply information technologies, innovative production techniques, and industry developments related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
1,2
4
1
5
To identify and analyze problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate solutions.
1
1,2
1
1,2
5
To identify and analyze problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate solutions.
1
1,2
1
1,2
6
To present ideas related to their knowledge and skills effectively in Turkish through written and oral communication and express them clearly.
1,2
1
3,4
6
To present ideas related to their knowledge and skills effectively in Turkish through written and oral communication and express them clearly.
1,2
1
3,4
7
To take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and/or unforeseen problems encountered in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1,2
1,4
8.3
Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
1
To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge and methods in the field of Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.
1
1
1
3,4
1
To possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge and methods in the field of Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation.
1
1
1
3,4
2
To have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
1
1,2
1
2
2
To have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
1
1,2
1
2
3
To follow current developments and practices in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and apply them effectively.
1,2
1
1,2
2,4
1
3
To follow current developments and practices in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation and apply them effectively.
1,2
1
1,2
2,4
1
4
To keep up with and apply information technologies, innovative production techniques, and industry developments related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
2
3,4
4
To keep up with and apply information technologies, innovative production techniques, and industry developments related to landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
2
3,4
5
To identify and analyze problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate solutions.
1,2
1
1,2
1
5
To identify and analyze problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate solutions.
1,2
1
1,2
1
6
To present ideas related to their knowledge and skills effectively in Turkish through written and oral communication and express them clearly.
1,2
1,2
1
6
To present ideas related to their knowledge and skills effectively in Turkish through written and oral communication and express them clearly.
1,2
1,2
1
7
To take responsibility as a team member in solving complex and/or unforeseen problems encountered in landscape and ornamental plant cultivation.
1
1,2
4
9
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our pre-under graduate students can work as qualified assistants in public institutions designing landscaping, municipalities, landscape architecture Project and application offices, building firms, green houses and nurseries, producting and selling ornamental plants, besides can build their own application and production firms.
10
Access to Further Studies
Landscape and Growing Ornamental Plants Program students can make the transition to four-year under graduate program at the end of the 4. semester (II year´s) with DGS. Program students following under graduate programs in DGS examination may choose:
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
ForestEngineering
AgriculturalEngineering
11
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students must register for the courses beginning of the semester and teorical and pratical courses required to attend 80% and 70%. All students take at least a mid term and a final exam for all courses. Additional exams, homeworks, etc. may also contribute to course grades. All exams assessed over 100 points. Students must succeed at least 50 points in final exam. Letter grades of AA, BA, BB, CB and CC is neccessary for course success. DD and DC letter grades are conditional letters.
12
Graduation Requirements
Take all the courses required for graduation in the legal process (120 ECTS) and to be successful in this course provided that the program continues at least 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and to complete apprenticeship to 30 days.
13
Mode of Study
Full-Time
14
Address and Contact Details
**Bölüm Başkanı** Öğr. Gör. Dr. Buse VATANSEVER Dahili: 62116 E-posta: busevatansever@uludag.edu.tr **Program Başkanı** Öğr. Gör. Dr. Mevlüt Batuhan KOŞAR Dahili: 62151 E-posta: mbatuhankosar@uludag.edu.tr **Öğretim Elemanı** Öğr. Gör. Ali Cem SÖNMEZ Dahili: 62113 E-posta: alicemsonmez@uludag.edu.tr **Bologna Birim Koordinatörü** Öğr. Gör. Dr. Mevlüt Batuhan KOŞAR Dahili: 62151 E-posta: mbatuhankosar@uludag.edu.tr **Erasmus Birim Koordinatörü** Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nebi SEREN Dahili: 62136 / 62121 E-posta: nebiseren@uludag.edu.tr **Orhun Birim Koordinatörü** Öğr. Gör. Dr. Yusuf Alptekin TÜRKKAN Dahili: 62138 E-posta: turkkan@uludag.edu.tr **Birim Sekreteri (Yüksekokul Sekreteri)** Muhammet Ersoy KÖSA Dahili: 62105 / 62106 E-posta: ersoykosa@uludag.edu.tr **Adres ve İletişim** Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Orhangazi Yeniköy Asil Çelik Meslek Yüksekokulu Park ve Bahçe Bitkileri Bölümü Peyzaj ve Süs Bitkileri Yetiştiriciliği Programı Yeniköy Altı Çalılık Mevki, Yeniköy, Orhangazi / BURSA **Telefon:** +90 (224) 294 26 74 / +90 (224) 573 98 62 **Faks:** +90 (224) 573 98 63 **E-posta:** orhogis@uludag.edu.tr **Web:** https://uludag.edu.tr/orhangazi
15
Facilities
The Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation Program benefits from the educational and practical training facilities of Bursa Uludağ University Orhangazi Yeniköy Asil Çelik Vocational School. The school occupies a campus area of 66,571 m², with 8,892 m² of indoor space, and comprises two classroom buildings and one administrative building. It has 11 classrooms, two lecture halls, four workshops, three computer laboratories, and one technical drawing room. Classrooms are equipped with projectors and internet access. The program has a greenhouse, a practical training workshop equipped with plant protection and maintenance tools, and a drawing room. Activities carried out in the greenhouse and outdoor practical training areas include plant production, seed sowing, propagation by cuttings, transplanting seedlings, potting, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and landscape maintenance. Various growing media, production materials, irrigation equipment, pruning and soil cultivation tools, and personal protective equipment are used in these activities. The drawing room and computer facilities support technical drawing, landscape project preparation, interpretation of landscape plans, and computer-aided drawing.
