MAR-E1068 - Social-ecological systems in landscape, Lecture, 12.1.2024-12.4.2024

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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
Prerequisites
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 - IV

    Enrollment :

    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

     

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