Garden History
Entry Requirements
• Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
• Science Studies 2\*
• Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1 + 1b2
or:
• Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
• Science Studies level 2
• Social Studies level1b or Social Studies level1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1+1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Course facts
LK0340, Garden History, 7.5 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-LT, 2021-10-27
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
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
Swedish
Entry Requirements
• Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
• Science Studies 2\*
• Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1 + 1b2
or:
• Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
• Science Studies level 2
• Social Studies level1b or Social Studies level1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1+1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Objectives
The course intends to give the student basic knowledge in European garden history as a tool for the future professional roles. The aim is to give the student an understanding of the form and contents of the garden as an expression of human needs and values. An additional aim is to develop skills in academic writing as a way to present and communicate and as a part in the progression on the programmes. After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Account for the outlines of European garden history concerning era, function, spatial design, plant composition and use of materials.
- Apply the knowledge of s the outlines of garden history in the analysis of a given location in an academic written practical assignment.
- Understand how knowledge of garden history is relevant and can be used in the future professional roles.
Content
The course deals with garden history focusing on Europe and Sweden in a conceptual and social context. During the course, garden history is studied with the attention directed to the relationships between material, function and aesthetics, as well as the relations between indoor and outdoor environments. Here, the different professional roles in relation to the structure of a garden or park are also concerned, use and care as well as how garden history knowledge can be used as a starting point in garden design.
Literature studies, lectures, seminars, field trips and an individual written practical assignment provides training in describing and analysing an individual park in a conceptual and societal context. The course is a part of the generic progression for academic writing on the programmes.
Seminars, field trips and practical assignment are mandatory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Attendance and participation in exercises, seminars and field trips. Passed written practical assignment including oral presentation and passed written examination.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
LK0214, LK0200, LK0275
Other Information
Seminars, field trips and practical assignment are compulsory.