Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Landscape Architecture, with a focus on plants and technology. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the planning process and the importance of knowledge and skills in landscape architecture.

Program Description

The program, titled "Plants and Technology in Landscape Architecture 2," is a studio course that explores the planning and design of landscape architecture projects from concept to main project, considering functional, biological, environmental, and technological aspects. The course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in "Plants and Technology in Landscape Architecture 1" and introduces new topics relevant to the project area.

Course Objectives

The course aims to:

• Develop students' knowledge and skills in landscape architecture, with a focus on plants and technology
• Enhance students' understanding of the planning process and the importance of knowledge and skills in landscape architecture
• Provide students with the ability to design and detail landscape architecture projects, considering functional, biological, environmental, and technological aspects

Course Content

The course covers topics such as:

• Design and detailing of landscape architecture projects
• Functional, biological, environmental, and technological aspects of landscape architecture
• Plant selection and technology in landscape architecture
• Construction and materials in landscape architecture
• Terrain treatment, stabilization, and vegetation in landscape architecture

Teaching Methods

The course is taught through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Excursions
• Fieldwork
• Exercises
• Group work and individual work
• CAD instruction and other digital tools

Assessment

The course is assessed through:

• A written assignment, submitted digitally
• A oral exam, 30 minutes
• A group project, presented orally
• A individual project, presented orally

Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation criteria include:

• Knowledge and understanding of landscape architecture and its components
• Ability to design and detail landscape architecture projects
• Ability to work in a group and communicate effectively
• Ability to think critically and solve problems

Program Requirements

The program requires:

• Participation in "Plants and Technology 1" (does not need to be completed)
• Knowledge, skills, and competencies in planning and design of landscape projects, acquired through previous courses

Recommended Prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites include:

• Knowledge, skills, and competencies in planning and design of landscape projects
• Familiarity with CAD software and other digital tools

Language

The program is taught in Danish.

Credits

The program is worth 15 ECTS credits.

Level

The program is at the Bachelor's level.

Duration

The program lasts one block.

Placement

The program is placed in block 2.

Schedule

The program is scheduled on Tuesdays (8-12) and Thursdays (8-17).

Capacity

The program has a capacity of 50 students.

Study Board

The program is offered by the Study Board for Geosciences and Planning.

Department

The program is offered by the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management.

Faculty

The program is offered by the Faculty of Science.

Course Responsible

The course is responsible for Jan Støvring.

Teachers

The course is taught by Jan Støvring and Torben Ebbesen Dam.