Plants functionality for mitigating effects from climate change in a community planning perspective
Inom alla samhällssektorer är det viktigt att ha god kännedom om hur växter kan används och en förståelse för deras potential och begränsningar. Kursen ger kunskap om hur olika växtslag inom jordbruk, skog, landskap och trädgård används för olika syften i samhället, och hur olika värden ibland står emot varandra. Ur ett urbant och ruralt samhällsplaneringsperspektiv tittar vi närmare på vilka funktioner växter har och hur de kan bidra till en ökad hållbarhet samt en biobaserad ekonomi.
Information from the course leader
Välkomna till Växternas funktionalitet för klimatlindring i ett samhällsperspektiv Bi1461 (tidigare Bi1423)
Kursen börjar tisdagen den 21 jan kl 13.15 och går via Zoom.
Undervisningsform: Digitala liveföreläsningar i Zoom med föreläsare samt vissa obligatoriska moment som görs via zoom, canvas (lärplattformen) eller på plats. De obligatoriska momenten är fetmarkerade, se schema. Det rekommenderas att närvara i så stor utsträckning som möjligt under kursen. De obligatoriska momenten kan inte ersättas med uppgift utan kan man inte närvara och vill fullfölja kursen så får man troligtvis avvakta tills nästa gång kursen går och göra dom då.
Ni kommer att examineras via:
Quiz
Seminarium 1: Diskutera artiklar
Deltaga vid live träffen
Seminarium 2: Eget arbete som presenteras samt opponera på ett annat arbete.
Så det är viktigt att ni noterar när det är absolut viktigt att närvara framförallt att vi har en live träff i Alnarp 23-34 april där vi tillbringar första dagen i Alnarp. Andra dagen gör vi olika studiebesök med buss.
Det preliminära schemat är uppladdat idag 24-12-20. Bortse från det som legat uppe tidigare, det gällde för 2024 och har följt med när de la upp kursen på nytt.
Det är många olika föreläsare och litteraturen kommer att vara deres presentationer samt artiklar som är rekommenderade av föreläsarna.
Varmt välkommen
Med vänlig hälsning
Maria Herneke Walter
Kursledare
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is not yet activated
The course evaluation is open between 2025-06-01 and 2025-06-22
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1461 Plants functionality for mitigating effects from climate change in a community planning perspective, 15.0 Credits
Växters funktionalitet för klimatlindring i ett samhällsplaneringsperspektivSubjects
Biology ScienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz in Canvas | 3.0 | 0001 |
| Seminar in zoom | 4.0 | 0002 |
| Written assignment, oral presentation in zoom and opposition | 8.0 | 0003 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
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 general entry requirements for higher education.Objectives
The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of plant functionality and how we from a system perspective can use plants to meet societal challenges today and in the future. The focus is on sustainability and climate impact from a community planning perspective. On the course, the student will, based on previous experiences and new knowledge, work with current problem challenges to be given an understanding of the possibilities around plant use and train in critical and creative approaches.
After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to
• describe the most common types of plant use in different environments and situations and how it affects society, the landscape and the climate.
• describe how plants through their functions can contribute to a sustainable society and to mitigate effects from climate change.
• analyze plant-based solutions and provide suggestions for plant use that can drive sustainable technical, social and economic development.
Content
The course is divided into three modules. The first module deals with the functions of plants with plant species knowledge and plant characteristics, the social and economic significance of plants, the aesthetics and intrinsic values of plants, the impact of the environment on plants and the plants impact on the environment. The second module deals with various landscape elements such as forests, fields, vegetation in cities, plants by the water and meadows and other culturally influenced areas. We look at how different landscape elements can be used to achieve sustainable community planning and to highlight opportunities, challenges and limitations in plant use. Perspectives revolve around production, recreation, ecosystem services, technical solutions, biodiversity and climate. The last module deals with concrete challenges and issues together with various toolboxes and solutions for achieving a bio-based economy. The module also addresses important societal actors and how we as a society can drive a green transition to adapt to and mitigate effects from climate change.
The course consists of digital lectures and literature at a distance as well as mandatory meetings on site with exercises and discussions. At the end of the course, the student must write an assignment with an oral presentation and discussion.
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 participation in compulsory parts and approved assignments.
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
Distance course with one compulsory 2-days meeting at SLU in Alnarp, including study visits in Skåne.Responsible department
Department of Plant Breeding