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Syllabus

LK0384 Dynamic Vegetation Design, 15.0 Credits

Dynamisk Vegetations Gestaltning

Subjects

Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

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, of which

specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:

• architecture • landscape architecture • landscape planning • built environment • design • spatial planning • geography • landscape science • environmental science • civil engineering

and

English 6 or equivalent.

Objectives

The main objective of the course is to give the students the ability to design and construct viable biotopes for gardens, public open spaces and recreational areas on the urban fringe.

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

• descripe the composition of a number of important key biotopes, how they can be designed, constructed and controlled in both nature-like and horticultural versions

• design a biotope-based installation with inspiration from both natural and cultural models and presentation of the proposal both graphically and verbally

• descripe construction and development of the biotope-based dynamic vegetation system with wild indigenous and/or horticultural international species compositions

• understand the importance of design for the experiential qualities, purification capacity, flow capacity and biodiversity of water constructions.

Content

The course deals with the design of vegetation and vegetational construction of biotope-inspired nature-like or horticultural installations with emphasis on the design and construction stages. Knowledge and inspiration are taken from soil, water and vegetation systems in Central and Northern Europe. In addition to design, understanding of the composition, patterns, structures, succession, dynamics and maintenance requirements is central. Discussion on the recreational and ecological functions and qualities is based on planning strategies at green structure level. The historical development of biotope-based park- and landscape design is also covered.

The course comprises lectures, excursions (compulsory), supervision exercises (some are compulsory), literature seminars (compulsory), criticism (reviews), independent work studio and independent work writing.

The course gives 15 skills training credits for students in the Landscape Architecture Programme.

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

Lecturers will evaluate the quality of compulsory assignments submitted and presented by students, particularly the design assignments. Specifications of compulsory attendance and assignments are given at course start. Students’ knowledge and ability to engage each other in critical and analytical discussions will also be assessed in picture and literature seminars.

• 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

Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications.

The course departs from that the student’s possess basic plant knowledge and is familiar with the most common trees and shrubs of the region where the course is given. In case the student do not possess this knowledge it is up to the student themselves to enquire this knowledge before and during the course.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management