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Syllabus

LK0455 Introduction to landscape architecture, geology and hydrology, 15.0 Credits

Introduktion till landskapsarkitektur samt geologi och hydrologi

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

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

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

In addition to the general entry requirements, knowledge equivalent to:

\- Mathematics 3b or Mathematics 3c

\- Science studies 2 (or Biology 1, Physics 1a, Chemistry 1 or Biology 1, Physics 1b1+1b2, Chemistry 1)

\- Social studies 1b or Social studies 1a1 + 1a2

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give the student an idea of what it is like to study for, and work as a landscape architect as well as basic knowledge of plant material, geology and hydrology. After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• provide an overview of the landscape architect's tasks and roles in society,
• demonstrate basic scientific theoretical knowledge of landscape architecture as an interdisciplinary field,
• identify a selection of plants for design within the landscape architect's professional field,
• provide an overview of the main groups of the plant kingdom as well as plant's structure and the relationship to its environment,
• give an account of the most important processes behind the geological development and structure of the Swedish landscape with a focus on the formation and location of the soil deposits in the landscape as well as an overview of their characteristics,
• give an account of hydrological conditions and processes in the landscape, including the effects of human influence and climate change,
• read and understand geological, hydrological and topographic map material as well as understanding how the map material can be used for an interpretation of the landscape,
• identify the most common minerals, rocks and soils in Sweden,

Competence and skills

• under supervision, apply some of the landscape architect's most common work methods and work processes,
• make a simple digital layout.

Content

The course provides an introduction to university studies, with an emphasis on the pedagogy in the landscape architecture program as well as scientific theoretical traditions. Through lectures and study visits to workplaces, an introduction is given to the professional role and the future labor market. The landscape architect's tasks and roles in society are discussed with particular emphasis on the societal goal of sustainable development. In compulsory exercises, the student tries out some of the landscape architect's methods under supervision.

In this course, studies around plants as one of the landscape architect's most important materials begin. Through teacher-led field walks and self-studies, knowledge is developed about areas of use, climate tolerance and experiential values ​​for the plants in a selected basic assortment. Through lectures and literature studies, a basic theoretical knowledge of the plant as an organism is given. The focus is on the main groups of the plant kingdom, understanding of the plant's relationship to its environment as well as basic plant anatomy and plant physiological processes.

Through studies in geology and hydrology, the foundation is laid for understanding the processes that shape the landscape and provide conditions for both biological systems and human activities. Through lectures, literature studies and excursions, an understanding is created of how geological processes such as the movement of the ice sheet, melting and subsequent land uplift have shaped the landscape and soil deposits. The course provides basic knowledge of the properties of various minerals and rocks as well as the properties and distribution of soil types in the landscape. The hydrological conditions in the landscape are treated on the basis of catchment division, inflow and outflow areas, water balance and ground water. The processes are put in relation to human impact and effects of climate change.

The following elements are compulsory: study trip, excursions, seminars and laboratories.

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

The course is divided into two sub examinations corresponding to the course two subjects, landscape architecture and geology, hydrology. The parts are graded separately and are put together according to the course assessment criteria.

Landscape Architecture, 9 credits: Approved seminar work, approved plant identification and written assignments and active participation in compulsory parts.

Geology, hydrology, 6 credits: Passed exams, written assignments and active participation in compulsory 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.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development

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