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Syllabus

LK0292 Introduction to landscape architecture, geology and hydrology, 15.0 Credits

Introduktion till landskapsarkitektur samt geologi och hydrologi

Subjects

Soil Science Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Soil science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Landscape architecture	9.0	0202
Geology and hydrology	6.0	0203

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 the field-specific entry requirements A3:

- 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 course aims to give the student an idea of how it is to study, and work as a landscape architect and basic knowledge of geology and hydrology.

After completing the course the student will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• give an overview of activities and tasks that landscape architects work with

• give an overview of how society´s goal of sustainable development is handled in planning, design and management

• give an overview of some theories for the analysis of urban places and spaces

• explain basic concepts and processes in geology and hydrology

• demonstrate basic knowledge of geological development and structure of the Swedish landscape, as well as water presence and movement therein

• identify those in Sweden most common minerals and rocks as well as the most common soil types.

Competence and skills

• under supervision apply some of the landscape architect’s most common working methods

• use the computer for easier word and image processing

• use SLU’s information tools to search for information about studies

Content

The course consists of two parts, landscape architecture and soil science (geology and hydrology).

Landscape architecture

This part´s main theme is a number of compulsory exercises, where the student under supervision try a few different methods that a professional landscape architect uses. There is also an introductory exercise in using word and image processing software.

The part connects the student’s prior knowledge to the university studies in landscape architecture. Various types of understanding and their approach to problem solving, learning and knowledge in relation to the landscape architect’s different tasks are discussed.

Compulsory excursions are intended in part to give students a common reference framework for future studies but act also as an eye opener for discussions of human impact on the landscape and the landscape architect’s role in society.

This part also provides an introduction to university studies, the student union and education. In lectures and exercises, the student are made aware of the tools needed to cope with university studies available at SLU.

Soil science

The geological part includes: Introduction to the Earth’s structure, plate tectonics and processes that form the bedrock. Orientation about the composition and characteristics of the most common rock forming minerals and rocks. Glaciology and glacial deposits. Land uplift effects and soil distribution in the landscape. Weathering, mass movements, frost phenomena and erosion. Rock and soil types abundance in different parts of the Sweden. Exercises to learn mineral- rock- and soil types.

The hydrological part includes: water cycle and water balance, ground water knowledge, its occurrence and flow in the landscape as well as simple hydrological calculations.

An compulsory field trip is included.

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 soil science (geology, hydrology). The parts are graded separately and are put together according to the course assessment criteria.

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

Soil Science, 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 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

Field trip with an overnight stay included. Information on costs is available on the course website four weeks before the course starts.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development

Cooperating departments: