LK0401, Climate Change - Effects on the Landscape and Potential Solutions, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Landscape Architecture, Horticultural Science

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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

After the course the student should be able to: • explain and demonstrate the main mechanisms underpinning global climate patterns and climate change • explain potential direct and indirect effects of climate changes for local landscapes • generate and explain defensible strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation for neighbourhoods, cities and landscapes • provide support for adequate communications on mitigation and adaptation to climate changes

Content

This course offers a broad introduction to climate change effects and potential solutions at spatial scales ranging from global to local, with a focus primarily on the neighbourhood, city and landscape scales at which many planning and management decisions are made and carried out. Topics addressed during the course include Introduction to Climatology and Climate Change Science; Speed of human caused climate changes; Direct and indirect effects; How can we mitigate climate changes? How can we adapt society to changes? Local strategies for mitigation and adaptation; How can climate change strategies support Sustainable Development? How can nature-based solutions (green roofs, rain gardens, street trees etc.) help with urban adaptation? What is required for communication on mitigation and adaptation to climate changes to be effective?

The course comprises lectures, exercises (compulsory), project work: planning and presentation (compulsory), group assignments and literature studies.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Assessment is based on performance in written examination, seminars, exercises and project work.

•  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.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Climatology	3.0	0010
Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation	7.0	0020
Group Project	5.0	0030

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.