LK0352, Park- and Landscape Management, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-LT, 2021-10-27
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Landscape Architecture

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

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to develop a knowledge platform in green space management with particular focus on organizational and practical aspects.

Upon course completion the student will be able to:

• Describe, justify and perform different practical measures as well as explain how they influence the management of landscape function and character as well as place specific quality.
• Identify and analyse relevant vegetation as a central part of green space management.
• To plan, process and conclude a maintenance plan in writing (as part of a group assignment).
• Explain the importance of public and green space management to the landscape profession; from a general (visionary) level to a tactical (practical) and more detailed level.

Content

The course focuses on green space management and considers development in theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience. Theories, excursions and case studies help construct a reference from which critical discussions are made with regards to management and maintenance of public space.

Seminars, lectures and literature studies provide a platform for applied orientated assignments. Plant knowledge and strategic plant use are also included in this framework. Together, these different discourses are comprised and exposed in a final case study with the aim to initiate a holistic approach to public and green space management.

There may be mandatory exercises, excursions and seminars during the course..

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Written project report, literature seminar and presentation of exercises. Approved participation in compulsory elements. Approved participation in literature seminar. Successful presentation of project report. Successful presentation of exercises. ◾If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so. ◾If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment. ◾If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course. ◾For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.

•  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

Included in program

• Landscape Architecture Programme, Alnarp

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Assignment in Dynamic Maintenance	1.5	0302
The purchaser and provider assignment	6.0	0306
Plant Identification	2.0	0304
Final Exam	5.5	0305

Other Information

The course gives 15 skills training credits. ◾The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on. ◾If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.

• 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.