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LK0351

Plant and soil science for landscape engineers

Växt- och marklära för landskapsingenjörer
Kursen ger grundläggande kunskaper om växter, vegetation och mark samt sambanden mellan dessa. Du ska efter avslutad kurs kunna beskriva och förklara vegetationens utveckling och kopplingar till ståndortsförhållanden, speciellt med inriktning på mark.

Kursen innehåller delar som systematisk botanik, morfologi, växtkännedom och grundläggande vegetationsbyggnad samt grundläggande kunskaper om mark såsom naturliga jordars fysikaliska och kemiska egenskaper. Kunskaperna ger grunder och förståelse som sedan kan överföras till mark-växtsystem byggda av människan. Kursen innehåller föreläsningar, laborationer och övningar men även mycket eget ”spring i parken” för växtinlärning samt läsande av litteratur.

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Additional course evaluations for LK0351

Academic year 2023/2024

Plant and soil science for landscape engineers (LK0351-10084)

2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30

Academic year 2021/2022

Plant and soil science for landscape engineers (LK0351-10284)

2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01

Academic year 2020/2021

Plant and soil science for landscape engineers (LK0351-10009)

2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01

Academic year 2019/2020

Plant and soil science for landscape engineers (LK0351-10093)

2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

LK0351 Plant and soil science for landscape engineers, 15.0 Credits

Växt- och marklära för landskapsingenjörer

Subjects

Landscape Architecture Biology Landscape Architecture Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Vegetation construction 5.0 0202
Soil science 5.0 0203
Trees and shrubs 3.0 0204
Perennials 1.0 0205
Annuals 1.0 0206

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

The equivalent to:

- Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c

- Science Studies 2

- Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge about plants, vegetation and soil and understand the relationships between soil and vegetation.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • identify a from a user perspective relevant basic range of cultivated plants under different growing conditions and phase of life by means of the morphology of the plants

  • apply the basic rules for the nomenclature of the plants

  • describe habitat requirement, fields of use and perceived values for the plants in the basic range

  • describe and explain the bases of the planting design and the vegetation dynamics and connections to site conditions, especially with a focus on soil

  • describe the formation and spread of the soil types in Sweden at a general level

  • account for how different soil types function from soil physical and soil chemical point of view

  • explain how man can influence the properties of the soil and be able to account at a general level for how sustainable and maintenance-demanding a built-up soil-plant system will become.

Content

The course contains basic knowledge about plants. Systematic botany, morphology, plant knowledge and basic planting design are included. In the course, plant material are studied through teacher-supervised demonstrations and self-studies. Through literature studies, demonstrations, field trips and compulsory exercises, knowledge of fields of use, climate hardiness and perceived values for the plants in a selected basic range are developed. The part of planting design is about construction, structure, dynamics, habitat characteristics and application possibilities of different vegetation units.

Further, the course contains basic knowledge about soil such as the physical and chemical properties of natural soil. This knowledge gives bases and understanding that can be transferred to soil-plant system built by man. Important parts in the course are the structure and function of the pore system and the buffering system of the soil. Through literature studies, lectures, laboratory sessions, group discussions, exercises and a compulsory seminar, knowledge of soil is given.

Written examinations in plant knowledge, planting design and soil science. The plant and soil studies are brought together in a final assignment on 2 credits.

The course is the first course in the landscape engineer programme and includes parts that concerns the professional context of the landscape engineer.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passing the course requires actively participation in compulsory parts and seminar. Submissions and exercises accomplished according to instructions and passed in all written examinations.

  • If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

  • The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

  • If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

  • For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

  • The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

  • If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is compulsory within the landscape engineer programme.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Further information

Biology field: Other Biology Courses
Replaces: LK0192 och delar av TN0324

Litterature list

Litteraturlista LK0351

Obligatorisk litteratur

Växter, ståndort och vegetationsbyggnad

Mark

  • Ashman M.R & Puri G. (2002) *Essential Soil Science, *Förlag: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd), ISBN: 9780632048854 (finns som e-bok på SLU-biblioteket)

  • Sjöman H. & Slagstedt J. (2015) *Träd i urbana landskap, *Förlag: Studentlitteratur, ISBN: 789144073385 Kapitel 8

  • Kompendium i markfysik (Fridell och Gustafsson.pdf finns på canvas).

  • Urban soils (Urban soil.pdf finns på canvas)

  • Näring och Gödsling (Naring och godsling.pdf finns på canvas)

  • Geologi SGU (Geologi SGU.pdf finns på canvas)

  • Kvartärgeologi SGU (Kvartärgeologi SGU.pdf finns på canvas)

  • Se även rekommenderad referenslitteratur nedan Referenslitteratur

    Litteraturen nedan är ej obligatorisk, utan endast en rekommendation till referenslitteratur från kursledningen. Samtliga böcker finns att tillgå via SLU biblioteket, hör gärna med kursledningen om du vill ha vidare tips på litteratur.

    Perenner & gräs

    • Hansson, B & M (2009) Gräs & bambu, våra trädgårdsväxter: inspiration, skötsel, lexikon. Stockholm: Prisma. 160 sid.

    • Hansson, B & M. (2007) Perenner, våra trädgårdsväxter: inspiration, skötsel, lexikon. Stockholm: Prisma,. 320 sid.

    • Lorentzon, K (2008) Blommor och buskar. Wien: Blommor och buskar förlag KB

    • Phillips, R & Rix, M (1993) Perennials. London: Pan MacMillan, Ca 240 sid. Finns både Early Perennials och Late Perennials.

    • Rice, G, RHS (2006) Encyclopedia of Perennials. London: Penguin Books Ltd. 496 sid.

      Lignoser

    • Sjöman H. & Slagstedt J. (2015) *Stadsträdslexikon, *Förlag: Studentlitteratur, ISBN: 978-91-44-10693-9 Kommer att behövas i framtida kurser

    • Hillier Nurseries/ Coombes, A J & Hillier, J (2007) *The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs. *Newton Abbot: David & Charles PLC, 512 sid.

    • Johnson, O & More, D, Collins (2006) Tree Guide The Most Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Britain and Europe. London: HarperCollins Publishers. (som en pocketversion av Cassell’s Trees of Britain & Northern Europe). 464 sid. (pocket).

    • Langschwager, L (red.) (1996 & 1997) Havens Planteleksikon træer och buske. Lyngby: Det Danske Haveselskab,.. 674 sid i två delar.

      Sommarblommor

    • Månsson, L & Johansson, Bk (2006) ICA bokförlag

      Geofyter – lökar & knölar

    • Hessayon, Dr D G (1999) *The Bulb Expert. *London: Expert Books Ca 128 sid.

    • Phillips, R & Rix, M (1989) (Book of) London: Pan MacMillan. 256 sid.

    • Wingård, C (red.) (1999) Tulpan. Simrishamn: Tjörnedala Trädgårdsförening. 143 sid.

      Vegetationsbyggnad

    • Dunnett N. & Hitchmough, J. (2004) *The dynamic landscape *London: Spon Press

    • Gustavsson R. & Ingelög T. (1994) *Det nya landskapet *Jönköping: Skogsstyrelsen.

    • Olsen I.A. (1999) *Planter i miljøet *Forlaget Grønt Miljø.

    • Strukturrika planteringar ( Strukturrika planteringar.pdf )

    • Surjordsväxter ( Surjordsvaxter.pdf )

    • Woodland ( Woodland.pdf )

      Mark

    • Borg, A. (red.)(2018) Tema: Under markytan, Biodivers, 23, 1, ISSN 1401-5064

    • Eriksson, J., Dahlin, S., Nilsson, I., Simonsson, M. (2017) Marklära, Studentlitteratur, Lund, ISBN 978-91-44-06920-3

    • Fogelfors, H. (red.) (2015)Vår mat, odling av åker- och trädgårdsgrödor, Studentlitteratur, Lund, ISBN 978-91-44-09280-5

    • Langenskiöld Folke, A., (2017) Trädgårdsboken om jord, Bokförlaget Langenskiöld, Stockholm, ISBN 978-91-87007-94-1

    • Wallander, H. (2015) Jord, funderingar kring grunden för vår tillvaro, Bokförlaget Langenskiöld, Stockholm, ISBN 978-91-87007-82-8

      Övrigt

    • Corneliuson, J (1997) *Växternas namn – Vetenskapliga växtnamns etymologi *, Finland: Wahlström & Widstrand. 614 sid.

    • Kingsbury, N (2009) *Natural Garden Style: Gardening Inspired by Nature *192 sid. London: Merrell Publishers Limited.

    • Mossberg, B; Stenberg, L, *Den nya nordiska floran *, Wahlstöm och Widstrand

    • Sandström, M (2009) *Trädgård i kallt klimat, *Stockholm: Natur & kultur 127 sid.

    • Tema Nord (1998) *Vegetationstyper i norden, *Köpenhamn: Nordiskt ministerråd. 706 sid.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: No The course is offered as a programme course: Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38060 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G1N)
Subject: Landscape Architecture Biology Landscape Architecture Biology
Course code: LK0351 Application code: SLU-10350 Location: Alnarp Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management Pace: 100%