Biotope analysis and construction
I dagens tätbebyggda städer är det en utmaning att möta samtidens utmaningar som klimatförändringar och förlust av biologisk mångfald. I den här kursen lär du dig att genom att analysera omgivningen bedöma vilka nyskapade biotoper som skulle leverera mest ekosystemtjänster på en specifik plats genom att till exempel fungera som en grön korridor.
Med hjälp av kunskaper inom ekologi, markvetenskap, markbyggnad och ekoteknik lär du dig att utforma nya vegetationstyper och biotoper och skapa handlingar för att sedan kunna bygga dem. Kursen innehåller ett praktiskt moment där du får bygga en testanläggning för ny biotop.
Information from the course leader
Välkommen till kursen Biotoputformning.
I kursen kommer vi att ha fokus på att fördjupa och tillämpa de kunskaper som behövs för utformning och anläggning av biotoper som är anpassade till sin plats och omgivning. Denna kurs är ny från detta läsår.
I denna kurs ingår en tvådagars studieresa till Malmö för att bl.a. studera biotoptak. Som student bekostar du resa och uppehälle.
Studenter med särskilt pedagogiskt stöd ska kontakta kursledaren om ni önskar anpassningar. Skicka ert intyg som finns i Nais med rekommendationer om anpassningar gärna innan kursstart för att ge möjlighet till god planering av eventuella anpassningar.
//Anders Glimskär
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Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1455 Biotope analysis and construction, 15.0 Credits
BiotoputformningSubjects
Landscape Architecture BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetation types and soil ecology | 6.0 | 0001 |
| Nature-like plantings | 4.5 | 0002 |
| Establishment of biotopes | 4.5 | 0003 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G2F)
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.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to:- 90 credits in landscape architecture
- 10 credits in soil science
- 5 credits in biologi
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge of Nordic vegetation types and their biotopes in order to be able to construct biotopes from scratch in, for example, urban environments and in restoration projects. The aim is also to give the students an in-depth knowledge of eco-technology in the creation of ecosystem services.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- identify the most common biotopes in Sweden and describe their soil, water and climate conditions
- explain the basics of how new biotopes can be created
- account for various constructions, soil layers and technical details to create new ground on built constructions such as e.g. roofs or joists.
Competence and skills
- suggest which biotope is best suited to be established on a site, with consideration to ecological factors, based on analysis of biotopes in the surrounding area and the site's limiting factors
- apply the basics in the construction of new biotopes with a focus on soil substrates, plants and water
- with guidance, create drawings with a framework description for the construction of new biotopes.
Judgement and approach
- reflect on prospects with biotope creation concerning human needs and the needs of other animals and organisms
- reflect on how a landscape engineer can create ecosystem services through various projects and thereby contribute to creating more sustainable cities.
Content
In this course, the student deepens their knowledge in ecology, soil science, soil construction, and eco-technology. Through this deepening, knowledge is gained in identifying, analyzing, and designing vegetation types and biotopes. The student also gets to practice their skills in assessing the surroundings, which newly created biotopes could deliver the most ecosystem services by, for example, functioning as a green corridor. By interspersing theory, excursions, and practical sessions, the students develop their ability to design and create actions for new vegetation types and biotopes. The course contains several compulsory elements.
Within the course, the student designs and builds a test facility for a new biotope with supervision and based on the knowledge that the student acquired in the previous stage of the course, this is a group task. The aim is to create an understanding of both the possibility and the complexity within eco-technology and in the construction of new biotopes.
Grading form
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.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved assignments and written exams, as well as active participation in compulsory excursions and seminars.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Probable costs connected to excursions are paid by the student, information about this is provided via the course website.Recommended prior knowledge:
Basic knowledge in ecology, soil science, plant knowledge and plant use, plant physiology, and landscape construction corresponding to the first two years of the landscape engineer program.
Responsible department
Department of Ecology
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
Paltseva, Anna. 2024. The Urban Soil Guide. A field and lab manual. Springer Nature Switzerland, Cham.
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-50777-9
Rydin, Håkan m.fl. (red.) 1999. Swedish Plant Geography. Acta Phytogeographica Suecica 84, Uppsala.
https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:565333/FULLTEXT01.pdf
Garnier, Eric m.fl. 2016. Plant Functional Diversity: Organism traits, community structure, and ecosystem properties. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
https://academic.oup.com/book/36288
Pettersson Skog, Anna m.fl. 2021. Grönatakhandboken. Svensk byggtjänst, Stockholm.
https://gronatakhandboken.se/pdf/
**Referenslitteratur**
Deboeuf de los Rios, Gaëtane m.fl. 2023. Renaturing cities: Methods, examples and recommendations. Agence régionale de la biodiversité, Paris.
Dunnett, Nigel & Hitchmough (red.) 2004. The Dynamic Landscape. Design, ecology and management of naturalistic urban planting. Taylor & Frances, London.
Gustavsson, Roland och Ingelög, Torleif. 1994. Det nya landskapet. Kunskaper och idéer om naturvårde, skogsodling och planering i kulturbygd. Skogsstyrelsen, Jönköping.
Hägglund, Björn och Lundmark, Jan-Erik. 2918. Handledning i bonitering med Skogshögskolans boniteringssystem. Del 3: Markvegetationstyper – skogsmarksflora. 7:e upplagan. Skogsstyrelsen, Jönköping.
Påhlsson, Lars (red.) 1998. Vegetationstyper i Norden. 3:e upplagan. TemaNord 1998:519. Nordiska Ministerrådet, Köpenhamn.
Sutton, Richard K. (red.) 2015. Green Roof Ecosystems. Ecological Studies, Analysis and synthesis, volume 223. Springer International Publishing AG, Cham.