Built-up Environments
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYS2302 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2009V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands nature base and locality as a protector of sustainable urban structure. The student is familiar with design and implementation methods used in matching nature and urban structure and with the methods of securing the functionality of nature in buils-up environments. The stduent knows the principles of restoring the landscape structure in a build-up environment. The student develops his/her skills to plan the maintenance of natural processes in a built-up environment and is able to develop the quality of environment as an entity, leaning on landscape structure theory.
Contents
Modelling the line of development based on landscape structure of a build-up environment, planning and control; principles of environmental restoration of landscape structure; advancing the line of development of water landscape in build-up environment; natural water circulation in built-up environment; interaction of functionality of environment and ecology, nature factors in built-up environment, locality as a starting point for developing built-up environment.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material handed out by the teacher, literature announced at the beginning of the study unit, material connected with exercises and environmental plans used as examples.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, essays and assignments, studying the publications in the field, plans and implemented projects and analysis of practical examples.
Assessment Methods
Written exam, individual essays and assignments, and their presentation.