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LARC40650

Academic Year 2024/2025

Landscape Research (LARC40650)

Subject:
Landscape Architecture
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Architecture, Plan & Env Pol
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Joerg Rekittke
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The Landscape Research module aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to analyze and interpret landscapes. It focuses on understanding the complex interactions between natural, cultural, and social elements within landscapes, preparing students for research and professional practice in landscape design and planning.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

- Apply advanced landscape analysis techniques.
- Conduct independent research using fieldwork and data.
- Assess human impacts on landscapes.
- Communicate research findings effectively.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10

Conversation Class

35

Autonomous Student Learning

80

Total

125


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is held in seminar form, possibly as an intensive course. Active participation and collaboration are mandatory.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Two DIN A1 posters (landscape format) are created that explain and illustrate a module topic worked on by the student. The exact task is specified in the course of the module. Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

100

No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The module lecturers provide continuous feedback during the module and evaluate the final product together.