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Syllabus

LK0447 Studio Project - Large Scale Structures, Analysis and EIA, 15.0 Credits

Studioprojekt - Storskaliga ingrepp i landskapet, landskapsanalys och MKB

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

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



• landscape architecture

• architecture

• landscape planning

• built environment

• design

• spatial planning

• geography

• landscape science

• environmental science

• civil engineering.



and an approved portfolio accordning to specific instructions. See link for portfolio instructions under additional information.



OR 150 credits from a Landscape Architecture programme at SLU or an Erasmus partner university.



and



English 6 or equivalent.

Objectives

The course aims to develop the students' ability to analyze and characterize the overall landscape at different scale levels, which may involve municipal, regional, national and supranational level, as well as to evaluate effects and consequences of the construction of large-scale projects (e.g. roads, railways, wind farms and climate protection) for our natural and cultural environments.

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• select, motivate and implement those landscape analyses that are relevant prior to planned changes in the landscape
• manage planning documents for different stages in the planning process and describe the activities and roles of different authorities, stakeholders and actors
• describe the consequence of installations for the landscape, e.g. for the natural and cultural environment and for human health, e.g. in form of an Environmental or Social Impact Assessment.

Content

The course deals with large-scale structure at municipal and super-municipal level. The object of the course varies from year to year. Work components comprise advanced landscape analyses, documents for dialogue and consultation according to planning and building regulations and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Some already completed analyses and planning documents will be problematised and some individual proposals for improvements will be made.

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, excursions, literature seminars, presentations of work in progress (compulsory), supervision exercises in studio (compulsory) and independent studio work.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:
critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, teamwork, independence 

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through: 
study visits, gest lectures, case/assignments and reality-based projects

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

Examiner will evaluate the quality of compulsory assignments and reports submitted by students, their ability to make oral presentations and their ability to engage each other in critical and analytical discussions. Specifications of compulsory attendance and assignments are given at course start.

• 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.

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

Students admitted to Landscape Architecture – Master´s Progamme 2011-2019 are eligible for the course.



Students admitted to Landscape Architecture – Master´s Programme (LAM) 2020 and following years are eligible for the course if a portfolio is approved.



Find portfolio instructions on: [https://www.slu.se/lam-portfolio/]()

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management