LK0436, Urban challenges, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

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 to provide students with an increased understanding of urban challenges, and how it is possible to create a sustainable society focusing on collaborations between ecological, economic, social and cultural factors. The course provides a broad introduction to the field of sustainable urban development.

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

• find, compile and present information about urban challenges and potential, both orally and in writing based on ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects relevant to sustainable urban development
• formulate relevant questions limited to sustainable urban development and subsequently draw conclusions with help from relevant concepts and theories
• understand and explain the complexity of modern sustainability challenges faced by cities
• problematise and analyse the needs and interests of various user groups in urban environments, and place these in relation the physical environment, such as built environments, climate, ecological conditions, geographical placement and demographics
• understand and explain the conditions and relationships that exist in cities, the area that surrounds them and rural areas.

Content

The course provides an introduction to urban challenges and links them to national and global targets. To be able to plan for sustainable urban areas, we need to know which possible solutions are available. These will be addressed during the course. The course brings together people from different educational and professional backgrounds, whose skills and knowledge, when combined, contribute to understanding urban areas.

Lectures with researchers and professionals within sustainable urban development place focus on urban situations and the power of change, giving students an insight into current issues. Seminars provide students with insight into current social challenges, enable them to practise presentation techniques and condensing information.

The course includes a number of more comprehensive projects with specialisation in specific themes, in which students will apply the knowledge they have acquired. 

Teaching formats:

Critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, cooperation and independence are all basic skills that are trained during the course, alongside time management and independence.

The project is documented and presented through regular submissions. Seminars may be compulsory or give partial credit towards the final examination.

The course includes: lectures, specific literatures, seminars, individual assignments and knowledge tests.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Written reports and individual assignments are the primary examination formats. To pass the course, students must participate in the compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Sustainable Urban Management - Master's Programme
• Sustainable Urban Management - Master Programme

Module set

The Course Replaces

LP0586, LK0380, LK0405

Other Information

The course is given at a 50% pace, with lectures and classes taking place in the afternoon. Teaching is based in Alnarp. Lectures may be held in English if necessary.