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Syllabus

LK0448 Analysis of Forested Landscapes, 15.0 Credits

Analys av skogslandskap

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

General entry requirements for first cycle studies and

- Science Studies 2
- Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1 + 1a2
- English 6

Exemption granted from the general entry requirements of Swedish.

Objectives

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of landscape analysis including the structure, identity, historical and cultural heritage of the landscape, basic concepts in landscape ecology, and the landscape relations to different user groups.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• make fundamental analyses of the structure, identity, and cultural heritage of the landscape
• describe basic concepts in landscape ecology
• identify user groups and their relations to the landscape
• analyze and report a case study.

Content

The course is divided into two modules:
Module 1: Analysis of biophysical, natural and land use factors.
Module 2: Sociocultural aspects of the landscape and Contemporary concepts.

The course includes regional excursions and a final case study.

The aim is to provide a holistic understanding of the importance of trees and forest in the landscape, particularly regarding the complexity, spatiality and relation to the users of the landscape. The two modules treat different aspects of sustainable development, which are synthesized in the final case study. The first module includes tools for analysing landscape development and structure, landforms, buildings, and vegetation structures. The second module deals with sociocultural aspects to analyze the use of the landscape, including rules and regulations related to landscape use, The European Landscape Convention, user types, recreation types, user perspectives, experience and preferences, and stakeholder analysis, including power/interest analysis.

The course has an international perspective in principle, but in practice, it focuses on the forested landscapes of northern Europe. Students gain theoretical knowledge through lectures, discussions, feedback, meetings and seminars. The lectures are grounded on scientific literature, which is applied in case studies and group exercises based on real places and processes.

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: Lectures, literature studies, exercises, written assignments, group work

The course focuses on the following generic competencies: Critical thinking, problem solving, oral & written communication, teamwork, ability to work autonomously

The following course components are compulsory: Course exercises and excursions.

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

Approved written and oral presentations and approved final case study report. Completed compulsory components.

• 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

The principles of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) are applied for the written assignments of the course.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Cooperating departments: