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Course title Landscape Architecture Theory II
Course code Arhi3056
Credit points (ECTS) 2.25
Total Hours in Course 60.75
Number of hours for lectures 16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 8
Date of course confirmation 18/12/2013
Responsible Unit Institute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
 
Course developers
Dr. phil., Māra Urtāne

Prior knowledge
Arhi2046, Landscape Architecture Theory I
Arhi3044, Landscape Studies I
Arhi3057, Landscape Studies II
Course abstract
Students obtain knowledge about processes creating landscape and impacting landscape development in different landscape types. Knowledge in landscape ecology applications in landscape. In study course are included topics about climate changes in rural areas.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• The outcome of the study course: knowledge about proceses and impacts creating landscape,
• establish skills to use design elements of composition and function in different landscape types, • ability to use ecological landscape planning principls.
Course Content(Calendar)
1 Landscape Ecology Development.
2 Basic elements of landscape ecology.
3 Landscape ecology: square pattern.
4 Landscape ecology: the corridors.
5 Landscape ecology: matrices and networks.
6 Ecological approach to landscape planning. Ecological design history.
7 Landscape synthesis.
8 Sustainability of landscape.
9 Landscape planning principles. Basic principles of ecological design.
10 Contrasts in landscape.
11 Improvement of landscape elements and structure.
12 Protected natural areas.
13 Cultural historical areas.
14 Road landscape.
15 Recreation and sports landscapes. 16 Forest landscapes.
Compulsory reading
1. Simonds J. O. Landscape architecture: a manual of land planning and design. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006. 396 p. 2. Makhzoumi J., Pungetti G. Ecological Landscape Design and Planning. London: E&FN Spon., 1999. 330 p.
Further reading
1. Bells S., Nikodemus O. Rokasgrāmata meža ainavas plānošanai un dizainam. Rīga: Valsts Meža dienests: LTS International Ltd., 2000. 76 lpp.
2. Cadenasso M.L., Pickett S.T.A. Urban principles for ecological landscape design and management: Scientific fundamentals. Cities and the Environment, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2008, p. 3–16. 3. Wang Y., Dawson R., Han D., Peng J., Liu Z., Ding Y. Landscape ecological planning and design of degraded mining land. Land Degradation & Development, No. 12,2001, p. 449–459.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. Rīga: Lilita, 1995- Burtn. ISSN 1407-4923
2. Journal of Landscape Architecture (Jola). [tiešsaiste]: European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS). Online ISSN 1862-6033. [skatīts 08.07.2014.]. Pieejams: http://www.jola-lab.eu/www/issues.html
3. Latvijas ekoloģiskās pēdas nospiedums pasaulē http://www.latvija2030.lv/ upload/petijums_ekopeda_pdf2008.pdf 4. Individuālais tests – ekoloģiskās pēdas nospiedums http://www.pdf.lv/lv_LV/multimediji/aizpildi-testu