Climate Change - Landscape in Transition
After the course the student should be able to:
explain links between global and climate change
foresee possible direct and indirect effects of climate change in the landscape
use the concepts of risk, vulnerability, and resilience
describe national and international structures for sharing responsibility and taking action towards adaptation to climate change
solve problems in relation to adaptation to climate change and collaborate in settings of mixed professional backgrounds
Information from the course leader
Course evaluations for Climate Change - Landscape in Transition
Academic year 2021/2022
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition (LK0377-30033)
2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23
Academic year 2020/2021
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition (LK0377-30119)
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-23
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
LK0412-30021 - 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 LK0412
Academic year 2024/2025
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition (LK0412-30090)
2025-01-20 - 2025-03-24
Academic year 2023/2024
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition (LK0412-30085)
2024-01-15 - 2024-03-19
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LK0412 Climate Change - Landscape in Transition, 15.0 Credits
Klimatförändringar - landskap i förändringSubjects
Landscape Architecture BiologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | ENDA |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
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
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which 90 credits in one of the following subjects:• architecture
• landscape architecture
• landscape planning
• built environment
• design
• spatial planning
• geography
• landscape science
• environmental science
• biology
• forest science
• horticultural science
• agricultural Science
• civil and environmental engineering
and
English 6 or equivalent
Objectives
After the course the student shall:
be able to explain and describe important processes behind patterns and changes in the global climate
be able to explain local direct and indirect potential impacts of climate changes
be able to identify effective options for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change in a range of scales
have knowledge about potential drivers of decision-making with the intention to mitigate or adapt to local impacts of climate change
provide support for how to communicate effectively on mitigation and adaptation to climate change and to be able to cooperate with students from different programs in projects in relation to climate change.
Content
This course offers a broad introduction to climatology, climate change impacts and drivers behind intentional decision-making favoring mitigation of climate change and adaptation to its impacts, from global to local level. The main focus is on the landscape level where the impacts of climate change play out and where many of the relevant decisions within planning and management take place. Topics addressed during the course include Introduction to Climatology, Speed of human caused climate changes, Direct and indirect effects, How can we mitigate climate changes? How can society adapt to climate change? How can climate change strategies support Sustainable Development? What kind of communications are needed to motivate decision-making in favor of mitigation of climate change and adaptation to its impacts?
The course comprises lectures (some compulsory), exercises (compulsory), project work: planning and presentation (compulsory), group assignments and literature studies.
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
Assessment is based on performance in written examination, seminars, exercises and project work.
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
Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications.Responsible department
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Further information
Grading criteria
Climatology & climate change science module
(Exam, reading feedbacks, and seminars)
3 Be familiar with the basic mechanisms which give rise to the earth's climate patterns (climatology) and the mechanisms driving climate change. Be familiar with climate change scenarios.
4 Be able to explain the fundamental mechanisms which give rise to the earth's climate and weather patterns, and the mechanisms driving climate change. Be able to apply basic methods in climatology. Be able to summarize scenarios of climate change. This grade is available at the first examination occasion only.
5 Be able to elaborate on and apply concepts in climatology and the mechanisms driving climate change. Be able to apply methods in climatology.
Greenhouse gas emissions/mitigation and impacts/adaptation module
(Exam, exercises/assignments and presentations)
3 Be able to describe sources of greenhouse gas emissions, expected impacts of climate change and response options. Be familiar with theory of environmental change and climate change mitigation and adaptation, including drivers of mitigation and adaptation decisions. Be familiar with the concepts of risk, vulnerability and adequate communications. Be familiar with basic management tools.
4 Be able to explain expected impacts of climate change and response options. Be able to explain theory of environmental change and climate change mitigation and adaptation, including drivers of mitigation and adaptation decisions. Be able to explain the concepts of risk, vulnerability and adequate communications. Be able to elaborate on management tools. This grade is available at the first examination occasion only.
5 Be able to elaborate on expected impacts of climate change and response options. Be able to elaborate on theory of environmental change and climate change mitigation and adaptation, including drivers of mitigation and adaptation decisions. Be able to elaborate on the concepts of risk, vulnerability and adequate communications.
Local theme module
(Report, Exercises/Assignments and Presentation)
3 Be able to summarize scenarios of climate change for the study area and plans by authorities for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Collect and summarize data on citizens´ beliefs, experiences and expectations of impacts of climate change and adaptation/mitigation behaviour. Be able to identify communication needs for different groups of citizens.
4 Be able to analyse data collected on citizens´ beliefs, experiences and expectations of impacts of climate change, adaptation/mitigation behavior for different groups of people. Be able to elaborate on communication needs identified of different groups of people. Communicated well, including illustrative graphs and figures. Kept to all time limits.
Litterature list
- An Introduction to Physical geography and the Environment. Fourth edition.** Author:** Holden J (editor) ISBN: 9781292083575 Description: Chapters 3.4, 5.1-5.2, 6-9, 10.4, 13, 22 and 26 [204 pages]
- Urban adaptation in Europe: how cities and towns respond to climate change Author**:** European Environment Agency ISBN: ISBN 978-92-9480-270-5 [Urban adaptation in Europe: how cities and towns respond to climate change] (https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/urban-adaptation-in-europe)1) Compendium Description: Set of publications and hand-outs, approximately 300 pages