LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, students 1) are capable to identify processes, changes, potentials and problems in ecological processes, 2) are able to understand and assess the interconnection between abiotic, biotic and human factors, as well as their spatial and temporal distributions and 3) take these factors into consideration during landscape planning process. In addition, the course contributes to the acquisition of competences for independent research on the topic and for further learning.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 12.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Elisa Lähde
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
From a theoretical perspective, the course researches the connections between Landscape Planning, Green Area Planning, Landscape Ecology, Ecology and/or Urban Ecology.
From an instrumental point of view, the course provides some basic scientific methods to assess the interconnection and interaction between abiotic, biotic and human factors in different ecosystems, biotopes or habitats and to understand their spatial and temporal evolution in the landscape.
From a planning perspective, the course deepers understanding how systemic apparoch towards green infrastructures, ecosystem services and landscapes can be integrated into planning process.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The assessment methods of the course (e.g. assignments) will promote a combined exploration of theoretical concepts and their practical application: analysis of the site and development strategy. Further information given on MyCourses.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Tutored studies 30 hrs (lectures, seminars, review sessions, tutoring for the preparation of the assignments), independent study 130 hrs (readings, research and planning assignments), in total 160 hrs
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Distributed during the course
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
2023-2024 Spring III - IVEnrollment :
Amount of students minimum: 5 maximum: 15.
Registration for courses: Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts