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Syllabus

MP0002 Landscape Analysis for People and Environment Studies, 15.0 Credits

Landskapsanalys i studier av människa och miljö

Subjects

Environmental Psychology 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

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits and English 6

Objectives

The aims of the course are to generate competence to perform landscape analyses and to create an understanding of the potential of landscape analysis within the field of people-environment studies.

After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• discuss and compare concepts and tools for analysis and design

• formulate problems of relevance to landscape analysis

• identify literature for use in landscape analysis

• identify and develop tools for use in landscape analysis

• use and evaluate tools for use in landscape analysis

• be able to present completed landscape analyses verbally, in writing and visually

Content

The course is divided in three steps. In step one, literature review, the students identify issues and concepts within the field of people and environment studies of relevance for landscape analysis and compile useful literature concerning these identified aspects. This is reported in a written literature review. In step two, tools for use in landscape analysis are identified and/or developed. This is reported orally in seminars and in a written report. In step three different tools for landscape analysis are tested and compared. This is also reported orally in seminars and in a written report.

The course combines mandatory online meetings with tasks carried out independently and in groups.

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

Participation in compulsory elements. Approved participation in seminars. Successful completion of exercises.

• 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

The course is given as a distance course, with mandatory online meetings, at 50% speed. Basic skills in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Human Geography, Pedagogy, or Psychology are recommended.

Responsible department

Department of People and Society