Independent Project in Landscape Architecture, A2E - Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation - Master’s Programme
Information from the course leader
Course participants and teacher team
Student / Supervisor
Bergman, Märta |
Anna Persson |
Burén, Maria |
Antoienette Wärnbäck |
Dalil Heirati, Hadis |
Andrew Butler |
Gudmundsdóttir, Anna Kristín |
Anna Persson |
Islam, Nuzat Naila |
Lena Steffner |
Jonsson, Frida |
Viveka Hoff |
Kamali, Betsy |
Lena Steffner |
Karlborg, Emil |
Mari Kågström |
Kettner, Vojtech |
Mari Kågström |
Mojtabaei, Sharareh |
Andrew Butler |
Ratin, Md |
Per Berg |
Rostami, Marjan |
Lena Steffner |
Stenfeldt, Klara |
Marcus Hedblom |
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
EX0945-30174 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for EX0945
Academic year 2023/2024
2024-01-15 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2023/2024
2023-08-28 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2022/2023
2022-08-29 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
2022-01-17 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2021/2022
2021-08-30 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
2020-08-31 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
2020-01-20 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2019/2020
2019-09-02 - 2020-01-19
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
EX0945 Independent Project in Landscape Architecture, A2E - Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation - Master’s Programme, 30.0 Credits
Independent Project in Landscape Architecture, A2E - Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation - Master’s ProgrammeSubjects
Landscape Architecture Landscape ArchitectureEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
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Single module | 30.0 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)Master’s level (A2E)
Grading scale
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
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 30 credits at second-cycle level in the main field of study. A Pass grade for the independent project at first-cycle level, or a Bachelor’s degree. The student must have completed at least one course relevant to the subject of the independent project before starting the project. Knowledge of English equivalent to English 6.Objectives
The aim of the course is for the student, based on previously acquired knowledge, to independently plan, carry out and present an academic study within a given time frame. Through the independent project, the student will develop their skills in the academic work process and deepen their subject knowledge considerably.
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
independently and creatively identify and formulate scientific questions;
independently search, compile, evaluate and critically interpret relevant information and literature;
independently plan and, using adequate methods, carry out a scientific study within given time frames;
analyse and evaluate data and/or findings on a scientific basis;
discuss contents and conclusions in a scientific work critically, and reflect on how the choice of question and method relates to the scientific and practical basis of the subject;
reflect on social and ethical aspects, sustainability aspects within the subject as well as ethical aspects of research and development;
present a scientific work in accordance with the prevailing practice of the discipline, adapted to the intended audience and according to the instructions given;
write a summary in English of a scientific report according to the instructions given;
write a popular science summary of a scientific work according to the instructions given;
present a scientific work orally and critically review and discuss, as well as give constructive criticism of, another student’s project, including method, conclusions and the context of the work in a wider perspective;
identify their own skill and knowledge development needs in the subject of the project;
reflect upon what the science concept, eg in the learning objectives above, implies within landscape architecture, as a basis for choosing working methods and knowledge production,
consider how the work within landscape architecture can be graphically and visually presented.
Content
The course involves carrying out an independent, academic project (degree project) under supervision. The project is to be carried out independently, using data collected by the student themselves, or equivalent data. The project should preferably be carried out individually, but the course coordinator can admit exceptions under certain circumstances. The set-up of the independent project should be documented in a work plan established in consultation with the supervisor before the project starts.
The project is to be presented orally and in writing, as seminars or an equivalent format, and according to the instructions given. The course also involves taking part in a public discussion of another student’s project in order to assess the ability to give constructive criticism.
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
A Pass grade for the written report and the oral presentation, as well as a Pass grade for the critical review of another student’s project. If the work has been carried out in pairs, it must be made clear to the examiner what each individual has contributed; this applies to both the written report and the oral presentation. The work effort and the scope of the work should correspond to 30 credits for each student, and each student must fulfil all intended learning outcomes.
If the student has not received a Pass grade for a test, the examiner has the right to give a supplementary assignment, provided this is feasible and can be justified.
If the student has been granted learning support due to a disability, the examiner has the right to offer an adapted test or let the student take the test in an alternative manner.
If this course syllabus is changed, or if the course is discontinued, SLU shall decide on transition rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet completed the course.
For the examination of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the submission date. For more information, please refer to the Education planning and administration handbook.
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 examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the 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
Once the student has received a Pass grade for the written report, this must be published in the SLU system for electronic publication (Epsilon), and checked for plagiarism.It is recommended that the student, before the start of the course, have an agreement with the supervising department concerning supervisor and the subject of the project.
Students are recommended to take a course corresponding to at least 5 credits in scientific methodology before starting their independent project. This requirement is fulfilled by students who follow the syllabus for SLU degree programmes. Students who have not completed an undergraduate programme at SLU are urged to take the web-based teaching components provided for undergraduate-level independent projects. A course in scientific methodology is any course or course component that contributes to the student fulfilling the qualification requirement of advanced method knowledge in the main field of study. The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date the student has been admitted to and registered on.
The thesis can be written in Swedish, if the student has knowledge equivalent to Swedish in general eligibility for Swedish higher education.
The Board of Education has decided that a student at SLU should be given 20 hours of supervision for an independent project of 30 credits. The supervision can be individual and in groups.
Responsible department
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Grading criteria
EX0945, 30.0 credits
Independent Project in Landscape Architecture, A2E – Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation – Master's Programme,
Course goals
The course goals in the syllabus are basis for examination. On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- independently and creatively identify and formulate scientific questions;
- independently search, compile, evaluate and critically interpret relevant information and literature;
- independently plan and, using adequate methods, carry out a scientific study within given time frames;
- analyse and evaluate data and/or findings on a scientific basis;
- discuss contents and conclusions in a scientific work critically, and reflect on how the choice of question and method relates to the scientific and practical basis of the subject;
- reflect on social and ethical aspects, sustainability aspects within the subject as well as ethical aspects of research and development;
- present a scientific work in accordance with the prevailing practice of the discipline, adapted to the intended audience and according to the instructions given;
- write a summary in English of a scientific report according to the instructions given;
- write a popular science summary of a scientific work according to the instructions given;
- present a scientific work orally and critically review and discuss, as well as give constructive criticism of, another student's project, including method, conclusions and the context of the work in a wider perspective;
- identify their own skill and knowledge development needs in the subject of the project;
- reflect upon what the science concept, eg in the learning objectives above, implies within landscape architecture, as a basis for choosing working methods and knowledge production,
- consider how the work within landscape architecture can be graphically and visually presented.
Scientific structure
The grading criteria are arranged in the scientific structure of an academic work; introduction, method, result and discussion plus language.
Grading
In communicating grades evaluating words according to general learning goals can be used such as knowledge, understanding (3), reflective, analytical (credit), evaluative assessments and creativity (distinction).
Grading criteria EX0945
Approved/Failed |
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Title |
The title describes in a few precise words the content of the thesis work |
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Abstract |
The abstract of 2-3000 characters including spaces follow the scientific structure of the thesis work and presents the content as a whole. |
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Popular science summary |
The popular science summary of 8000-10,000 characters including spaces follow the structure of the thesis work and presents the content as a whole. |
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Introduction and Theory |
The student has independently and creatively identified and formulated scientific questions. The student has shown skills in searching, compiling, evaluating and critically interpreted relevant information and literature |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 formulated scientific questions and presented a literature review with credit. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 and 4 the students has formulated scientific questions and presented a literature review with distinction. |
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Method |
The student has planed and used adequate methods to carry out a scientific study within given time frames. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 the student has used methods that are especially adapted to the thesis work. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 and 4 the student has used methods that are especially creatively adapted to the thesis work. |
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Result |
The student has analysed and evaluated data and/or findings on a scientific basis and presented the results of the thesis work considering how the work within landscape architecture can be graphically and visually presented. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 the student has presented the results with credit. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 and 4 the student has presented the results with distinction. |
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Discussion |
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The discussion includes the content and conclusions in the scientific work. The discussion critically reflects on how the choice of question and method relates to the scientific and practical basis of the subject and implies within landscape architecture. The discussion reflects on social and ethical aspects, sustainability aspects within the subject as well as ethical aspects of research and development. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 the discussion is completed with credit. |
In addition to the criteria for grade 3 and 4 the discussion is completed with distinction. |
Language |
Correct language |
With credit |
With distinction |
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References |
Correct referencing |
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Disposition |
Scientific structure |
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Format |
Frontpage and title page |
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Poster |
According to library's instruction |
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Seminar |
Active participation |
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Presentation |
Well completed |
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Opposition |
Well completed |
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Work plan |
Approved/ submitted in time |
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Title/research-questions |
Approved and submitted in time |
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Assessment:
All parts to be assessed must be approved with Approved or grade 3. Grade 3 reflects the course goals. For grades 4 or 5, an average for the five parts introduction, method, results, discussion and language, is assessed and the examiner explain the assessment in a grade message. The grade message includes description of corrections that needs to be done before publishing on Epsilon.
Litterature list
- Succeding with your Master’s dissertation, 3 uppl. Författare: Biggam, John ISBN: ISBN: 9780335264490