LK0412, Climate Change - Landscape in Transition, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård (PN - LT), 2021-11-15
Valid from : Spring semester 2023 (2023-01-16)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Biology, 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

After the course the student shall:

• be able to explain and describe important processes behind patterns and changes in the global climate
• be able to explain local direct and indirect potential impacts of climate changes
• be able to identify effective options for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change in a range of scales
• have knowledge about potential drivers of decision-making with the intention to mitigate or adapt to local impacts of climate change
• provide support for how to communicate effectively on mitigation and adaptation to climate change and to be able to cooperate with students from different programs in projects in relation to climate change.

Content

This course offers a broad introduction to climatology, climate change impacts and drivers behind intentional decision-making favoring mitigation of climate change and adaptation to its impacts, from global to local level. The main focus is on the landscape level where the impacts of climate change play out and where many of the relevant decisions within planning and management take place. Topics addressed during the course include Introduction to Climatology, Speed of human caused climate changes, Direct and indirect effects, How can we mitigate climate changes? How can society adapt to climate change? How can climate change strategies support Sustainable Development? What kind of communications are needed to motivate decision-making in favor of mitigation of climate change and adaptation to its impacts?

The course comprises lectures (some compulsory), 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 Architecture- Master's Programme
• Landscape Architecture Programme, Alnarp
• Horticultural Science - Master's Programme
• Horticultural Science Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Climatology	3.0	1000
Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation	7.0	4000
Group Project	5.0	3000

The Course Replaces

LK0287, LK0377

Other Information

Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications.