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Landscape Structure Planning

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYTA0403
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2011
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2012-2013)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Honkanen, Vesa-Matti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
2I-YT-2N2013-01-07 – 2013-04-26Vesa-Matti HonkanenFinnish2012-12-07 – 2013-03-04

Learning Outcomes

To learn the functional principles and classification of landscape entities in various scales, to deepen one's own understanding and create skills for design approach when analysing and designing both the organic elements as well as holistic methods for landscape planning. To know the functionality of the landscape concerning abiotic, biotic and cultural processes in interaction in a larger scale and entities. To develop strategies towards a holistic understanding and professional approach

Student's Workload

Total workload 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 70 h
- autonomous studies: 65 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Landscape Structure - course

Contents

Landscape entities and their functional development and potential quality, regional landscape strategies, regional green area structures, national landscapes and urban national parks; urban nature base and its line of future develpoment; preconditions for productivity and tolerance of natural processes in urban areas; revitalization principles for urban nature base; principles and strategies for landscape protection, sustainable strom water management in urban areas, urban green area structure.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Reference material guidelines given at the beginning of the study unit, documentation and landscape plans supplied by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 45 h, reserach reports, analysis on landscape plans and individual course portfolio 90 h.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: The student shows development tendency, masters the requirements and the contents of the study unit and can apply what s/he has learn in independent work excellently. The student has completed all assignments in a given time.
Grade 3: The student masters the majority of requirements and the contents of the study unit and is able to apply well what s/he has learnt in independent work. The student has completed all requires assignments.
Grade 1: The student shows that s/he knows some of the requirements and contents of the study unit and can apply what s/he has learn when assisted. The student has completed all required asssignments with grade pass.

Assessment Methods

Leraning diary, written assignments and design analyses,. Active participation, team work skills and presentation of results. Written exam. Numerical assessment.


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