Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Landscape Architecture, with a focus on trees and shrubs. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of botany, ecology, and the importance of genetic diversity in plant species.

Program Details

• The program is offered at the Bachelor's level, with a duration of 1 block.
• The course code is NPLB14029U, and it is worth 7.5 ECTS points.
• The program is taught in Danish, and it is offered by the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science.
• The program capacity is unlimited, unless students enroll during the late registration period.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Analysis of plant families, genera, and species at the class level.
• Specialization in a number of plant families, with a focus on botany and ecology.
• Study of living plant material, herbaria, textbooks, and illustrations.
• Excursions to plant collections and botanical gardens.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:

• Describe and identify selected woody plant families, genera, and species.
• Explain the importance of genetic diversity in plant species and cultivars.
• Describe the natural habitat of selected plant species.
• Develop a plant knowledge that can be used in the preparation of planting plans, evaluation of plant value, and relation of plant knowledge to planting strategy.

Teaching Methods

The program combines theoretical lectures with practical exercises, using living plant material, herbaria, and illustrations. Students work individually and in groups, with guidance from instructors.

Assessment

The program is assessed through a 30-minute oral examination, with no preparation time. Students are expected to analyze and describe the systematic relationships of plant material, using living plants, illustrations, and other materials.

Program Structure

The program is structured around a combination of lectures, practical exercises, and excursions. Students work on a individual project, with guidance from instructors, and participate in group work and discussions.

Faculty and Department

The program is offered by the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The department is responsible for teaching and research in plant and environmental sciences, with a focus on botany, ecology, and environmental science.

Research Areas

The department is involved in a range of research areas, including plant biology, ecology, and environmental science. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in these areas, with a focus on the importance of genetic diversity and the natural habitat of plant species.