Biological systems of the landscape
On completion of the course, the students should be able to:
- explain and account for quaternary geological sediments and land forms in a landscape and how they have been formed
- explain the physical and chemical properties of different soil types and how these properties can be influenced by external factors
- describe basic ecological structures and processes in the rural landscape
- account for the basic morphology and physiology of plants
- classify plants with the help of a flora and acquired knowledge of morphology and systematics of the plants.
Information from the course leader
Hej!
Välkomna till kursen ”Biologiska system i landskapet”!
Kursen startar den 22/3 kl 9.15.
Listan med kurslitteraturen finns nu här på kurshemsidan.
Schema kommer att finnas här senast fyra veckor innan kursstart.
Jag kommer att lägga ut ett preliminärt schema innan dess, när salbokningen är klar.
Påskveckan (3/4-9/4) kommer det inte vara någon schemalagd undervisning. Tiden är avsatt för eget arbete (bland annat inlämning av en hemtentamen).
En exkursion till Öland är planerat den 31/5-2/6 (ej obligatorisk).
Har ni frågor kan ni gärna kontakta mig.
Jag ser framemot att träffa er!
Hälsningar
Christine
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
LK0277-40161 - 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 LK0277
Academic year 2021/2022
Biological systems of the landscape (LK0277-40122)
2022-03-24 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2020/2021
Biological systems of the landscape (LK0277-40042)
2021-03-24 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2019/2020
Biological systems of the landscape (LK0277-40096)
2020-03-25 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Biological systems of the landscape (LK0277-40021)
2019-03-26 - 2019-06-09
Academic year 2017/2018
Biological systems of the landscape (LK0277-40084)
2018-03-19 - 2018-06-03
Academic year 2016/2017
Biological systems of the landscape (LK0277-40058)
2017-03-20 - 2017-06-04
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LK0277 Biological systems of the landscape, 15.0 Credits
Biologiska system i landskapetSubjects
Landscape Architecture Biology Landscape Architecture BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelAdvanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
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
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to general entry requirements and:- Mathematics 3b alternative Mathematics 3c
- Natural Science 2
- Civics 1b alternativt Civics 1a1 + 1a2.
Objectives
This course intends to give the students a basic idea of biological/natural geographical phenomena and systems, primarily in the rural landscape. The main subject areas of the course are geology, soil science, ecology, plant physiology and floristics.
On completion of the course, the students should be able to:
explain and account for quaternary geological sediments and land forms in a landscape and how they have been formed
explain the physical and chemical properties of different soil types and how these properties can be influenced by external factors
describe basic ecological structures and processes in the rural landscape
account for the basic morphology and physiology of plants
classify plants with the help of a flora and acquired knowledge of morphology and systematics of the plants.
Content
The course consists of these modules geology, soil science, ecology, plant physiology and floristics.
The geology part comprises basic knowledge about bedrock geology, quaternary deposits and development history. land formation and geomorphological processes.
The soil science module comprises physical, chemical and biological properties of natural soils. This knowledge provides the basics and the understanding that can be transferred to anthropogenic soil/plant systems. The structure and function of the pore system and the buffering system of the soil are important features of the course module.
The ecology module contains basic knowledge on ecosystems, biotopes, populations and interactions between organisms and the environment. Evolutionary and ecological processes (such as succession) are introduced. Aspects on landscape and climate changes in relation to biological diversity are included.
The plant physiology module includes water and nutrient uptake of plants, the hormone system of plants and plants’ reactions to stress.
The floristics (identification of wild plants) module is to a great extent based on field trips and plant identifications exercises, but also comprises theoretical aspects.
Basic ecological knowledge is assumed and ecological discussions are integrated continuously throughout most parts of the course.
The different parts of the course are integrated to some extent and are based on the landscape and its systems.
The course comprises lectures, exercises, seminars (some are compulsory), field trips (some are compulsory), group assignments and independent studies and examination (compulsory). Compulsory seminars, exercises and field trips are marked in timetable.
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
Passed written examinations.
Passed participation in compulsory course modules.
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.
Transitional provisions
• **Exams**: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. • **Compulsory components**: At least one opportunity for a retake session will be offered within two yearsOther 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.
Further information
Litterature list
**Kurslitteratur Biologiska system i landskapet LK0277 2023 **
**OBS! Beställ Svenska Floran i tid! **
1. Obligatorisk kurslitteratur & material
Geologi
Kurslitteraturen för geologidelen kommer att finnas sen på Canvas (modul geologi).**
*Marklära *
Markvetenskap för landskapsarkitekts och landskapsingenjörsutbildningarna i Uppsala
© Karin Blombäck, Sigrun Dahlin & Jan Eriksson 2021
Fridell och Gustafsson (2013) Kompendium i markfysik.
(Både kommer finnas som PDF-fil på Canvas i modul marklära)
*Ekologi *
Länsstyrelsen Skåne (2014) Vägen till ett biologiskt rikare Skåne – Naturvårdsstrategi för Skåne län. Länsstyrelsen Skåne – remissversion. (Kommer att finnas på Canvas i modul ekologi)
IPBES (2019) The global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services – summary for policy makers. (Kommer att finnas på Canvas i modul ekologi)
*Växtfysiologi *
Ingram D.S., Vince-Prue D., Gregory P.J. (2016) Science and the Garden. Wiley Blackwell. Third edition. Chapter 2 The Plant Body: Structure and Function; Chapter 8 The Plant Environment: Light and Water; Chapter 9 Plants and Seasons. Tillgänglig online i SLU-biblioteket
**
Floristik
Krok, T., Almquist, S. (2013) Svensk Flora. Liber, (upplaga 29 är den aktuella, upplaga 28, 27 och 26 går också bra). Ca. 700kr
Waldemarson, E. Vegetationstyper i Norden, kompendium. (Kommer att finnas på Canvas i modul floristik
**Fältlupp (se info på sista sidan) **
2. Referenslitteratur (EJ OBLIGATORISK!)
*Växtfysiologi *
Evert, R.F., Eichhorn, S.E. (2012) Raven Biology of Plants, 8:e upplagan, Freeman Palgrave Macmillan. (OBS: 6:e eller 7:e upplagan fungerar också bra: Raven et al Biology of Plants).
Fogelfors, H. (2015) Vår mat – odling av åker och trädgårdsgrödor. Kapitel 10 Växtfysiologi. Studentlitteratur.
*Ekologi (respektive kapitlen som förberedning för gruppresentationer, det kommer mer info om detta vid kursintroduktion) *
Mackenzie, A., Ball, A.S., Virdee, S.R. (2001) Instant notes in Ecology. Bios Scientific publishers. Oxford, U.K.
Townsend, C.R., Begon, M., Harper, L. (2008, 2014) Essentials of Ecology. Blackwell Publishing. Tillgänglig online i SLU-biblioteket
*Landskapsekologi *
Dramstad, W.E., Olson, J.D. & Forman, R.T.T., 1996, Landscape Ecology Principles in Landscape Architecture and Land-Use Planning. Published by Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Island Press, Washington.
*Floristik *
Mossberg, B., Stenberg, L. (2018) Den nya nordiska floran, Bonnier fakta (slutsåld) alternativt Svensk fältflora (2018) från samma författare och förlag
*Öland: *
Johnsson, P. (2019) Ölands natur : okända och ökända arter. Avium förlag AB
Lundegårdh, D., Lundgård, P.H., Johansson, R. (1994) Öländsk Natur. AB Bergsrådet Lundegårdh.
Länsstyrelsen i Kalmar län (2001) Natur och Kultur på Öland. Länsstyrelsen Kalmar län.
**Till floristik-undervisning behövs det en fältlupp! **
10x förstoring
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