103-0347-00L  Landscape Planning and Environmental Systems

Courses

Number	Title	Hours		Lecturers
103-0347-00 V	Landscape Planning and Environmental Systems	2 hrs	Fri 08:00-09:35 HIL E 8 »	A. Grêt-Regamey

Catalogue data

Abstract	In the course, students learn about methods for the identification and measurement of landscape characteristics, as well as measures and policies for landscape planning. Landscape planning is put into the context of environmental systems (soil, water, air, climate, flora and fauna) and discussed with regard to socio-political questions of the future.
Learning objective	The aims of this course are: 1) To illustrate the concept of landscape planning, the economic relevance of landscape and nature in the context of the environmental systems (soil, water, air, climate, flora and fauna). 2) To show landscape planning as an integral information system for the coordination of different instruments by illustrating the aims, methods, instruments and their functions in landscape planning. 3) To show the importance of ecosystem services. 4) To learn basics about nature and landscape: Analysis and assessment of the complex interactions between landscape elements, effects of current and future land use (ecosystem goods and services, landscape functions). 5) To identify and measure the characteristics of landscape. 6) Learn how to use spatial data in landscape planning.
Content	In this course, the following topics are discussed: - Definition of the concept of landscape - Relevance of landscape planning - Landscape metrics - Landscape change - Methods, instruments and aims of landscape planning (policy) - Socio-political questions of the future - Environmental systems, ecological connectivity - Ecosystem services - Urban landscape services - Practice of landscape planning - Use of GIS in landscape planning
Lecture notes	No script. The documentation, consisting of presentation slides are partly handed out and are provided for download on Moodle.
Prerequisites / Notice	The contents of the course will be illustrated in the associated course 103-0347-01 U (Landscape Planning and Environmental Systems (GIS Exercises)) or in Project LAND within the Experimental and Computer Lab (for Environmental Engineers). A combination of courses is recommended.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies assessed Problem-solving assessed Project Management assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Customer Orientation fostered Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	A. Grêt-Regamey
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	written 120 minutes
Written aids	Calculator (not capable of external communication)
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Restrictions

General

: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Geomatics Master	Major in Planning	O
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Compulsory Courses	O
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Urbanization and Planning	W
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Resources and Environment	W
Environmental Engineering Master	Landscape	O
Environmental Engineering Master	EM: Landscape	W