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Syllabus

LK0394 Analysis of forested landscapes, 15.0 Credits

Analys av skogslandskap

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Analysis of biophysical, natural and land use factors	7.5	0001
Sociocultural aspects and Contemporary concepts	7.5	0002

Advanced study in the main field

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

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

General entry requirements for first-cycle studies and



- Science Studies 2

- Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1

- English B



As the language of instruction is English, the Swedish language general entry requirement may not apply.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give an introcuction to basic understanding of the structure, identity, and cultural heritage of the landscape, to basic concepts in landscape ecology, and to different user groups and governance structures.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• make fundamental analyses of the structure, identity, and cultural heritage of the landscape

• describe basic concepts in landscape ecology

• identify user groups and their relations to the landscape

• identify different types of governance structures of the landscape

• analyse and report a case study.

Content

The course is divided into three modules, and includes two regional excursions and a final, individual case study. The aim is holistic understanding of the importance of trees and forest in the landscape, particularly regarding the complexity, spatiality and relation to the users of the landscape. The three modules treat different aspects of sustainable development, which are synthesised in the final case study. The course has an international perspective in principle, but in practice it focuses on the forest landscapes of northern Europe.

The first module comprises basic analyses of the development, structure, buildings and vegetation of the landscape, including aspects of landscape ecology. The second module comprises studies of the way the landscape is approached by different user groups through recreation, preference, land use, etc. The third module deals with the influence on the landscape by management, governance, organisation/leadership, power structures and policy.

Students gain theoretical knowledge through lectures, discussions, feedback, meetings and seminars. The lectures are founded on scientific literature, such as articles and books. The literature is used in case study group exercises based on real places and processes.

Group exercises and excursions are mandatory.

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

Approved written and oral presentations and approved final case study report. Participation in mandatory parts.

• 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 principles of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) are applied for the written assignments of the course.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management