Natural Landscape

Total Hours in Course162

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes48

Number of hours for laboratory classes0

Independent study hours98

Date of course confirmation10.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering

Course developers

prof.

Daiga Skujāne

Dr. arch.

Ainavu arhitektūras un vides inženierijas institūts

Kristīne Vugule

Dr. arch.

Prior knowledge

Arhi1031, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects I

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to master the basic principles of design of nature territories. The study course will cover: topic analysis, inventory, legislation, principles of planning, the impact of tourism on nature areas, signs, elements, roads, squares, management, architecture and accessibility of the environment. Within the framework of the study course, guest lecturers are regularly involved in the learning of current, thematic topics for the course.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: Understanding the specific planning principles and best practice examples for the relevant nature territory. Evaluation of acquired knowledge: P.W.1 - Analysis of best practice examples of nature areas; P.W.5. - Types of tourism activities and their impact on nature; P.W.7.- Forest landscape design and tourism.
Skills: Analyzing and planning a natural area according to its functions and specific objectives for sustainable development. Evaluation of acquired skills: P.W. 2 - Exploration of the natural area: general data; P.W.3. - Survey of the natural area; P.W.6. - Development of the concept and zoning for the natural area; P.W. 8.- Design of overall site improvement, pathway network, zone specifics, material selection for surfaces and elements.

Competencies: Assessing which design principles are most suitable for different natural areas and planning the necessary management activities. Evaluation of acquired competencies: P.W.4 - Interpretation of general and survey data of the natural area. Work with Story Map; Final exam project.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Lecture: Introduction – Natural areas in Latvia, their status, diversity (2h) Practical work 1: Analysis of best practice examples of nature areas (2h)
2. Lecture: Tourism development opportunities in natural areas. Environmental capacity (2h) Practical work 1: Analysis of best practice examples of nature areas (2h)
3. Lecture: Exploration and analysis of natural areas (2h) Practical work 2: Exploration of the natural area – General data (2h)
4. Lecture: Creating and using ArcGIS Story Map for project presentations (2h) Practical work 2: Presentation of general data from natural area exploration (2h)
5. Practical work 3: Survey of the natural area (4h)
6. Practical work 4: Interpretation of general and survey data of the natural area. Work with Story Map (4h)
7. Study trip to natural areas (4h)
8. Practical work 4: Interpretation of general and survey data of the natural area. Work with Story Map (4h)
9. Practical work 5: Types of tourism activities and their impact on nature (4h)
10. Lecture: Concept and zoning of territorial development (2h) Practical work 6: Development of the concept and zoning for the natural area (2h)
11. Practical work 6: Development of the concept and zoning for the natural area (4h)
12. Lecture: Forest landscape design and tourism (2h) Practical work 7: Forest landscape design and tourism (2h)
13. Practical work 7: Forest landscape design and tourism (4h)
14. Lecture: Design of overall site improvement, pathway network, zone specifics, material selection for surfaces and elements (2h) Practical work 8: Design of overall site improvement, pathway network, zone specifics, material selection for surfaces and elements (2h)
15. Practical work 8: Design of overall site improvement, pathway network, zone specifics, material selection for surfaces and elements (4h)

16. Consultations on the Final Exam project – Natural area project (4h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Attendance at less than 75%. The practical work on the development and management of the natural object has been submitted within the set time. Works submitted after the specified time (unless there is a justifiable reason) will have their grade reduced in accordance with the assessment rules approved by the institute. Practical work has been positively evaluated.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Students complete independent assignments during practical works and at home. The practical works is related to the designed natural object.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The course assessment consists of the exam grade and the cumulative evaluation of practical works. The exam and practical works are assessed according to the evaluation criteria specified in the tasks.

Compulsory reading

1. N. Rottle, K Yocom. Ecological Design. Basics Landscape Architecture. 2011.
2. Dramstad W.E., Olson J.D., Forman R.T.T. Landscape Ecology Principles in Landscape Architecture and Land-Use Planning. Washington, 1996. 80 p.
3. Bells S., Nikodemus O. Rokasgrāmata meža ainavas plānošanai un dizainam. Rīga: Valsts meža dienests, LTS International Ltd., 2000. 75 lpp.
4. Dzīves vides kvalitāte. No: Apdzīvotu vietu meži un dārzi. Red.: K. Buivids. Rīga: Zinātne, 1988, 12. -15. lpp.

5. Skujāne D., Ņitavska N., Markova M., Spāģe A., Grīnfelde I. (2022). Teritoriju plānošana un integrēta dabas resursu pārvaldība. Pārrobežu sadarbības programmas 2014-2020 projekts "Sticky Urban Areas", Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte, Jelgava. 71 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-48-401-3

Periodicals and other sources

1. Vides Vēstis. Pieejams: http:// www.videsvestis.lv
2. Zhou Jin, Shi Sen Review of mining area ecological restoration theory. China Mining, Vol 3, 2004, p. 10-12.

Notes

Mandatory course in MVZF study program "Landscape Architecture and Planning" (Bachelor) full-time studies. The study course can also be studied in English.

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