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LK0376

Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS

Avancerad Landskapsanalys med GIS

The course works in partnership with current research projects to offer large amounts of realistic supporting data for student projects, which can be carried out individually or in groups. The objective is for the students to look for new angles of approach in analysis and presentation of the material. The work will also include classical analyses such as sight analysis and analyses prior to wind power establishments. In addition to a number of thematic and general lectures on data and analytical methods, the researchers from the various research projects will also provide subject-specific lectures. Emphasis is placed on the theory of landscape analysis and the theory of digital methods and techniques associated with GIS. The course concludes with a poster display of the students’ projects.


Information from the course leader

The recent Covid restrictions on number of persons per room and the large number of applicants to ADLA has required reorganisation of the room schedule accross several courses. A schedule will be made available as soon as the room bookings are settled. /Neil

Update 21/12 : We currently believe we will be able to provide a machine in a computer lab for every student taking the course. In order to comply with Covid safety rules this will be spread accross several labs on campus (which TBC). However all supervision will be online via Zoom so if you have the right kind of computer equipment it should be possible to take the course entirely from home (please note “should” we have never tried this before and GIS software is notoriously temperamental).

The minimum requirements to run ArcMap are here : https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/get-started/system-requirements/arcgis-engine-system-requirements. However I would suggest that you really need 8Gb of RAM, preferably 16Gb or some processes will be very slow. A large computer screen and a mouse also make things more practical. I also recommend a fixed internet connection to ensure Zoom works well.

Update 22/12 : A provisional timetable is now available on these pages. Computer rooms will be confirmed when this information becomes available.

Update 13/01 :

The Course timeable can be also be found here:

https://cloud.timeedit.net/slu/web/stud1/ri1Y3XYQQ3wZ66Qv750Q5485y5Y76Z.html

The course Canvas page will be published on Friday, including zoom details. The introduction will be via zoom at at 13.00 on Monday 18th January in Zoom Room 1. A welcome email will also be sent on Monday morning containing the Zoom details to those who have registered their email address.

Please note: SLU has tightened Covid restrictions such that, rather than being optional as previously, all students who can work from home must do so (see details above for technical requirements of ArcGIS). Students who are not able to work from home will be able to work from the computer labs at Alnarp but must request this from me in advance.

Please watch the introductory lecture on Monday from home (Zoom is available for most devices). Computer labs will be assigned on Monday following the introduction. /Neil

Update 15/01

- The Canvas pages are now available, so from now on all updates will be made via Canvas. You should recieve an email to register with Canvas if you have accepted a place on the course.

- All students should now have recieved a welcome email with a Zoom link for the lecture on Monday. Please email me if you have not recieved such an email.

- Its has come to my attention that some of the literature on geodesign is currently only available as physical books at SLU Alnarp library, I have ordered e-books which will be available by the time we reach that exercise.

See you on Monday! /Neil

Course evaluation

The course evaluation is now closed

LK0376-30118 - Course evaluation report

Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.

Additional course evaluations for LK0376

Academic year 2024/2025

Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS (LK0376-30091)

2025-01-20 - 2025-03-24

Academic year 2023/2024

Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS (LK0376-30086)

2024-01-15 - 2024-03-19

Academic year 2022/2023

Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS (LK0376-30020)

2023-01-16 - 2023-03-21

Academic year 2021/2022

Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS (LK0376-30034)

2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

LK0376 Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS, 15.0 Credits

Avancerad Landskapsanalys med GIS

Subjects

Landscape Architecture

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Single module 15.0 0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
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

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which

specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:

• • architecture • landscape architecture • landscape planning • built environment • design • spatial planning • geography • landscape science • environmental science • civil engineering • forest science • archaeology

and

English 6 or equivalent.

Objectives

The aims of the course are to provide training in carrying out digital landscape analysis with GIS, with the emphasis on the development of methods and approaches, and to create a broad understanding of the possibilities of digital landscape analysis within landscape architecture and spatial planning through a range of projects.

After having completed the course, the student should be abel to:

  • Derive and handle spatial data and analysis.

  • Analyse and describe spatial relationships with GIS based on relevant theories and methods.

  • Present spatial analysis written, orally and with illustrations/models.

  • Motivate choice of data, methods and implementation based on problem.

Content

The course works in partnership with current research projects to offer large amounts of realistic supporting data for student projects, which can be carried out individually or in groups. The objective is for the students to look for new angles of approach in analysis and presentation of the material. The work will also include classical analyses such as sight analysis and analyses prior to wind power establishments. In addition to a number of thematic and general lectures on data and analytical methods, the researchers from the various research projects will also provide subject-specific lectures. Emphasis is placed on the theory of landscape analysis and the theory of digital methods and techniques associated with GIS. The course concludes with a poster display of the students’ projects.

The course comprises lectures, supervision and presentation of project work, seminars, examination and evaluation and project work (planning and presentation). The seminars, presentations and examinations are mandatory.

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

A pass on exercises and project work

Approved reporting of project work

Active participation in compulsory elements

  • 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 examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the 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

Pre-knowledge in GIS is recommended. A self study course is offered by the responsible department.

Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications.

Responsible department

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

Further information

Replaces: LK0286

Litterature list

  1. An introduction to Geographical Information Systems Författare: Heywood, I., S. Cornelius & S. Carver. Kommentar: Publishing year is less relevant.

Main text book for course

  1. Modeling multiple sea level rise stresses reveals up to twice the land at risk compared to strictly passive flooding methods. Sci Rep 8, 14484 (2018). Författare: Anderson, T.R., Fletcher, C.H., Barbee, M.M. et al. [Modeling multiple sea level rise stresses reveals up to twice the land at risk compared to strictly passive flooding methods. Sci Rep 8, 14484 (2018). ] (<https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32658-x >) Kommentar: For Exercise 3a
  2. Geodesign : case studies in regional and urban planning, Redlands, California : Environmental Systems Research Institute Författare: McElvaney, Shannon, Kommentar: For excerise 3b - Geodesign
  3. The International Geodesign Collaboration Esri Press (2020) Författare: Fisher, T., Orland, B., Stienitz, C., Kommentar: For excersise 3b - Geodesign
  4. A framework for geodesign : changing geography by design, ESRI Press. 2012 Författare: Steinitz, Carl., Kommentar: For excersise 3b - Geodesign
  5. Urban green spaces and the potential for health improvement and environmental justice in a changing climate. In: Författare: Kabisch, N & Annerstedt van den Bosch Kommentar: For excercise 1. Could be found in: Kabisch et al. (eds.) Nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Springer Verlag. Pp 207-220
  6. Managing the potential for outdoor recreation: Adequate mapping and measuring of accessibility to urban recreational landscapes. Urban Forestry and Greening, 13, 71-83. Författare: Koppen, G., Sang, Å.O., Tveit, M.S. Kommentar: For exercise 1
  7. More than A to B: Understanding and managing visitor spatial behaviour in urban forests using public participation GIS, Journal of Environmental Management, 207, p 124-133, Författare: Korpilo, S., Virtanen, T., Saukkonen, T., Lehvävirta, S. Kommentar: For exercise 1
  8. Interactive 3D geodesign tool for multidisciplinary wind turbine planning, Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 205, Pages 107-124, Författare: Rafiee, Van der Male, P., Dias, E., Scholten,H., Kommentar: For excercise 2
  9. Visual assessment of off-shore wind turbines: The influence of distance, contrast, movement and social variables Renewable Energy, Volume 32, Issue 5, April 2007, Pages 814-831 Författare: Bishop, I., Miller, D., [Visual assessment of off-shore wind turbines: The influence of distance, contrast, movement and social variables Renewable Energy, Volume 32, Issue 5, April 2007, Pages 814-831] (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148106000838) Kommentar: For excersise 2
  10. Landscape Modelling and Stakeholder Engagement: Participatory Approaches and Landscape Visualisation, 2020, , Chapter 1 in Sang, N., Ed. Modelling nature-based solutions Författare: Miller, Ode-Sang, Brown, Munoz-Rojas, Wang, et al. Kommentar: For exercise 2
  11. Coastal and Freshwater Flood Models: A Review in the Context of NBS, Chapter 6 in N. Sang (ed) Modelling nature-based solutions Författare: Sang, N Kommentar: For exercise 3a
  12. Comparing the "Bathtub Method" with MIKE21 HD flow model for modelling storm surge inundation - Case study Kiel Fjord. Författare: Nueman, T., Ahrendt, K [Comparing the "Bathtub Method" with MIKE21 HD flow model for modelling storm surge inundation - Case study Kiel Fjord. ] (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264886335_Comparing_the_Bathtub_Method_with_MIKE21_HD_flow_model_for_modelling_storm_surge_inundation_-_Case_study_Kiel_Fjord) Kommentar: For Exercise 3a

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Euroforester - Master's Programme Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 74982 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (A1N)
Subject: Landscape Architecture
Course code: LK0376 Application code: SLU-30118 Location: Alnarp Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management Pace: 100%