Course - Landscape analysis - AAR4845
AAR4845 - Landscape analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and work
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 50/100 | 4 hours | D | |
| Work | 50/100 |
Course content
The course will provide an introduction to landscape analysis and analysis of the natural environment on the basis of ecological, resource and visual conditions. GIS (Geographical Information Systems) will be used as a tool in landscape analysis. The course will also focus on analysis and design of the green structure and landscape in cities and towns in a strategic level.
Learning outcome
Knowledge; The candidate - has basic knowledge about ecologically based landscape planning and analysis of the different aspects of landscape as basis for sustainable city planning.
The candidate has a good understanding of the topics blue-green structures, natures diversity, the visual landscape values, recreation and climate on a principle level.
Rules for the nature and park areas in a Zoning plan according to The Planning Act.
Skills: The candidate is able to analyze and study the green space in a place or urban context.
Competence: The student understands how landscape values should influence a plan in sustainable spatial planning.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, group work and computer exercises
The teaching contains lectures about the relevant aspects of landscape in sustainable physical planning. The topics area nature diversity, cultural landscape, visual landscape, recreation, hydrologi and local climate. The exercises will be using knowledge based information from national data bases to analyse and discuss. As part of the work the students will make a design of a green structure for a case town.
Lectures with actual topics and projects will add references to the case study. The students will be organized in groups.
National guidelines and methods will be tools used to perform the case study.
Further on evaluation
The exercise counts 50% towards the final grade in the course. Both exercises and written exam must be passed to pass the course. You can register for a re-scheduled examination in the next exam period.When exercises have been passed, grading will be valid for 1,5 years and might be included for a re-scheduled exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (MTBYGG)
Physical Planning (MFYSPL)
Required previous knowledge
Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant education
Course materials
Information will be given at the start of the course
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Information Systems
- Architecture
- Landscape Planning
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Planning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Work 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 D 2023-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 33 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL315 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 3 - Spring UTS Work 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS School exam 50/100 D 2024-05-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"