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

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.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp
• Trädgårdsingenjörsprogrammet - design
• Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, Bachelor's Programme

Module set

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