The tools of garden design
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 subsituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or Physics 1b1 + 1b2.
Or:
- Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
- Science studies 2\*
- Social studies level 1b or Social studies level 1a1
\*The requirement Science studies 2 may be subsituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Course facts
LK0245, The tools of garden design, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-LT, 2014-12-17
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Horticultural Science, 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
- 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 subsituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or Physics 1b1 + 1b2.
Or:
- Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
- Science studies 2\*
- Social studies level 1b or Social studies level 1a1
\*The requirement Science studies 2 may be subsituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge about hard materials of the garden and how they are used, different aspects on elevation and landscape construction and projecting of the garden based on a authentic work process. The course also intends to give the student basic knowledge in soil science. On completing the course, the student should be able to:
- make aware choices of included material and parts, and be able to argue and motivate these choices
- with digital tools process a design to technically viable documents
- account for basic soil physical processes and concept at a general level.
Content
Through literature studies, lectures and exercises, knowledge and skills about important parts in the projecting are acquired such as elevating, dimensioning and material knowledge with a focus on soil material and constructions. Design of superstructures of paved surfaces and plant beds are central parts of the course. The soil science intends to give the student basic knowledge about soil such as the physical and chemical properties of natural soil, the formation and distribution om different soil types in Sweden and human possibilities to affect the properties of soil. Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visit are compulsory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed project. Passed exercises and written assignments. Active participation in compulsory parts.
- 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
- Syllabus for Horticultural Management - Garden Design (BSc)
- Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, Bachelor's Programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Construction | 12.0 | 0202 |
| Soil Physics | 3.0 | 0203 |
Other Information
- 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.