LK0415, Landscape Construction - materials and design, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G2F)

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

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course aims at providing the student with the basic skills and knowledge required to develop a design idea into construction documents.

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• perform a design proposal based on given preconditions in the form of programmes and instructions

• make conscious and justifiable choices of included features and materials

• through computer-aided design (CAD) develop their proposal into technical drawings and specifications with particular focus on landscape construction, details and equipment

• perform a small-scale practical paving or tiling work with a specified grading

Content

Through literature studies, lectures, seminars, field trips and exercises, the student is given a basic knowledge of hardscape materials, landscape construction practices, as well as other stages of the design and construction process. Featured learning modules include choice of materials, grading, storm water management, superstructure dimensioning, detail construction, computer-aided drafting in AutoCAD, producing technical specifications that concur with AMA as well as performing practical site construction work.

The above-mentioned skills and knowledge are applied in the course’s individual project work: A design proposal that is developed into rational and unambiguous construction drawings and specifications in alignment with set standards and site construction practices.

Seminars, field trips, exercises and project work are compulsory.

The course gives 10 credits of skill training in the degree of master of science in landscape architecture

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Active participation in compulsory elements Approved completion of exercises Approved project work

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Landscape Architecture Programme, Alnarp

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Paving construction and construction documents	5.0	0301
Site grading, structural elements and site furnishings	5.0	0302
Sensory design and course wrap-up	5.0	0303

The Course Replaces

LK0289, LK0356