Plant and soil science for landscape engineers
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
LK0351, Plant and soil science for landscape engineers, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-LT, 2021-10-27
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Biology, Landscape Architecture
Biology Area
Other biology courses
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 aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge about plants, vegetation and soil and understand the relationships between soil and vegetation.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- identify a from a user perspective relevant basic range of cultivated plants under different growing conditions and phase of life by means of the morphology of the plants
- apply the basic rules for the nomenclature of the plants
- describe habitat requirement, fields of use and perceived values for the plants in the basic range
- describe and explain the bases of the planting design and the vegetation dynamics and connections to site conditions, especially with a focus on soil
- describe the formation and spread of the soil types in Sweden at a general level
- account for how different soil types function from soil physical and soil chemical point of view
- explain how man can influence the properties of the soil and be able to account at a general level for how sustainable and maintenance-demanding a built-up soil-plant system will become.
Content
The course contains basic knowledge about plants. Systematic botany, morphology, plant knowledge and basic planting design are included. In the course, plant material are studied through teacher-supervised demonstrations and self-studies. Through literature studies, demonstrations, field trips and compulsory exercises, knowledge of fields of use, climate hardiness and perceived values for the plants in a selected basic range are developed. The part of planting design is about construction, structure, dynamics, habitat characteristics and application possibilities of different vegetation units.
Further, the course contains basic knowledge about soil such as the physical and chemical properties of natural soil. This knowledge gives bases and understanding that can be transferred to soil-plant system built by man. Important parts in the course are the structure and function of the pore system and the buffering system of the soil. Through literature studies, lectures, laboratory sessions, group discussions, exercises and a compulsory seminar, knowledge of soil is given.
Written examinations in plant knowledge, planting design and soil science. The plant and soil studies are brought together in a final assignment on 2 credits.
The course is the first course in the landscape engineer programme and includes parts that concerns the professional context of the landscape engineer.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passing the course requires actively participation in compulsory parts and seminar. Submissions and exercises accomplished according to instructions and passed in all written examinations.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetation construction | 5.0 | 0202 |
| Soil science | 5.0 | 0203 |
| Trees and shrubs | 3.0 | 0204 |
| Perennials | 1.0 | 0205 |
| Annuals | 1.0 | 0206 |
The Course Replaces
LK0192 och delar av TN0324
Other Information
The course is compulsory within the landscape engineer programme.