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Syllabus

TN0348 Landscape construction, 15.0 Credits

Markbyggnad

Subjects

Technology Biology Technology Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

G1N

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to:



- Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c

- Science studies 2

- Social studies 1b or Social studies 1a1

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge of hard materials in landscape constructions and plant beds as well as its use and environmental impact. Landscape construction in urban environment is also an important part of the course.

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

• account for and evaluate the properties of different hard materials used within the field of landscape construction and have an understanding of their influence on the environment

• discuss grading and draining

• dimension plant beds according to AMA, a national reference work where exucution and material requirements are described

• apply methods and tools for superstructure sizing in order to solve technical landscape construction problems

• interpret and produce basic outdoor staircase- and walls-designs drawings

• write a concise thesis with requirements formal mainly reference management.

Content

The course deals with different materials of landscape construction based on the appearance, properties and environmental impact of the materials. The materials that are treated are mainly materials for paved surfaces, such as gravel, crushed rock, asphalt, concrete and natural stone, ceramic materials and rubber- and plastic material. Dimensioning and designs of superstructures and plant beds are central components in the course. Through literature studies, lectures, seminars, field trips and exercises are, knowledge of landscape construction, grading, choice of material and product knowledge given. Substructure design drainage and traditional and ecological stormwater management is treated briefly in the course. In the course, a smaller written assignment where layout, reference management and literature search in databases are in focus is included.

Compulsory components in the course are all study visits, field trips, practical exercises and overviews

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

Passed written examination Passed submission - practical assignments Carried out, presented and passed paving assignment project Passed written assignment and critical review on other the written assignment of student

Participation in compulsory scheduled parts of the course

• 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 course is compulsory within the landscape engineer programme.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management