LK0448, Analysis of Forested Landscapes, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2024-01-29
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Landscape Architecture

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

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

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Forest and Landscape (BSc)

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Analysis of biophysical, natural and land use factors	7.5	0001
Sociocultural aspects of the landscape and Contemporary concepts.	7.5	0002

The Course Replaces

LK0394

Other Information

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