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Course title Landscape Analysis II
Course code Arhi4027
Credit points (ECTS) 2.25
Total Hours in Course 60.75
Number of hours for lectures 8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 8
Number of hours for laboratory classes 8
Independent study hours 36
Date of course confirmation 16/11/2011
Responsible Unit Institute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
 
Course developers
Dr. arch., prof. Daiga Skujāne
Mg. sc. ing., Silvija Rubene

There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course
 
Course abstract
Landscape analysis as a part of preparation before Project. Methodology of landscape analyzing, use of appropriative method in analyzing of specific type of landscape. Landscape analysis by aim, function, structure, scale, features etc. In study course are included topics about climate changes in rural areas.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge of landscape analysis stages and methods; knowledge of distinguish approaches in landscape analysis of different landscape types; knowledge of terminology used in landscape architecture;
• skills to investigate and evaluate a research area by using landscape analysis methods; skills to present obtained results and main conclusions from the study; • competence to carry out a study and evaluation of definite area; competence to work according to the Latvia legislative documentation.
Course Content(Calendar)
1 Stages and types of landscape analysis, depending on the type of analyzed landscape. Climate change features in the landscape, their identification approaches.
2 Practical work: territorial survey on place, getting acquainted with existing material, data.
3 Landscape analysis by scale. Landscape analysis by purpose.
4 Landscape analysis by function. Landscape spatial analysis.
5 Tree and shrub species analysis, historical change in species composition studies.
6 "Heat island" formation, CO2 emission source identification and impact study.
7 Landscape analysis by structure.
8 Practical work development, use of previously learned landscape analyzes type at work.
9 The methods used landscape analysis.
10 Questionnaires. Preparation of the questionnaire.
11 Questionnaires on site.
12 Presentation of survey results and key findings.
13 Photography method. Use of photography method in analyzing the area.
14 Flood analysis. Territory over wetting detection.
15 Practical work development and literature studies. 16 Presentation and defence of practical work – results of given area analysis and key findings.
Compulsory reading
1. Bells S., Nikodemus O. Rokasgrāmata meža ainavas plānošanai un dizainam. Rīga: Valsts Meža dienests: LTS International Ltd., 2000. 76 lpp.
2. Briņķis J., Buka O. Teritoriālā plānošana un pilsētbūvniecība. Rīga: RTU, 2001. 219 lpp.
3. Melluma A., Leinerte M. Ainava un cilvēks. Rīga: Avots, 1992. 175 lpp. 4. Ziemeļniece A. Estētiskā kvalitāte ainaviskajā telpā. Jelgava: LLU, 1998. 98 lpp.
Further reading
1. Ainavu aizsardzība. Nozares pārskats rajona plānojuma izstrādāšanai. Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija. Rīga: Jumava, 2000. 92 lpp.
2. LaGro Jr. J.A. Site Analysis. A Contextual Approach to Sustainable Land Planning and Site Design. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2008. 372 p.
3. Thompson I.H. Ecology. Community and Delight. London: E&FN Spon, 1999. 188 p.
4. Latvijas biotopi. I.Kabucis red. Rīga: a/s Preses nams, 2001. 96 lpp. 5. Rīgas pilsētas ainavu teritoriju izdalīšana, analīze un novērtēšana. Pārskats. LU Ģeogrāfijas un Zemes zinātņu fakultāte. Rīga,2009. 145 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas Architektūra: arhitektūras, dizaina un vides apskats. Rīga: Lilita, 1995- Burtn. ISSN 1407-4923 2. Jornal of Landscape ArchitectureJournal of Landscape Architecture (Jola). [tiešsaiste] : European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS). Online ISSN 1862-6033. [skatīts 06.06.2011]. Pieejams: http://www.info-jola.de/heft_current_issue.htm