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Syllabus

LK0306 Nature Based Interventions, 15.0 Credits

Nature Based Interventions

Subjects

Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits and English 6

Objectives

The course focuses hon how different types of natural settings can be used for interventions as part of treatment, rehabilitation and programs for the prevention and promotion of healthy everyday habits in different user groups.

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

• Describe and discuss how different target groups can benefit from nature based interventions.

• Identify outdoor environments useful for nature based interventions.

• Develop nature based interventions suited for rest and recovery, as well as more demanding physical and cognitive activity.

• Analyse the role of a specific natural environment in an intervention.

• Reflect on the use of nature based interventions in relation to professional practice

Content

The overall aim of the course is to convey knowledge about how different types of natural environment can be used in health promoting interventions for specific user groups. Strategies to identify, use and develop nature based interventions are presented. Considered is the usefulness of a different types of natural environments - as a forest, a garden or a beach – related to season and specific location. Visits to professionals working within the field, describing how they use the site and the surrounding landscape make up an important part. The course comprises lectures, seminars, study visits, project work and exercises. Written assignments, oral presentation of exercises and participation in seminars and field trips are mandatory.

The course combines mandatory Campus meetings with tasks carried out independently. Different Campus meetings can be held at different SLU Campuses (Alnarp, Skara and/or Umeå).

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

Participation in compulsory elements. Approved participation in seminars. Successful completion of exercises. Passed scientific paper.

• 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.

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 years of the decision to discontinue the course.

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 course is given as a distance course, with mandatory Campus meetings, at 50% speed.

Responsible department

Department of People and Society