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Urban ecosystems and Nature-based solutionsLaajuus (7 cr)

Code: YT00CQ73

Credits

7 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

- Critically evaluate the key principles dealing with urban ecosystems thinking and ecosystem services
- Understand the need of urban ecosystem research and green infrastructure in cities
- Display a knowledge and understanding of advanced methodologies relating to ecosystems services, landscape planning and geoengineering
- Critically appraise adaptation of theoretical principles in practical situations in differ-ent circumstances
- Discuss and apply key management methodologies on landscape planning and green infrastructure in cities
- Analyse and discuss best practices for management of urban green and blue areas

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
  • Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
  • Lectures 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIYMUR25K
    Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 25K Lahti
Small groups
  • Lectures 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

- Critically evaluate the key principles dealing with urban ecosystems thinking and ecosystem services
- Understand the need of urban ecosystem research and green infrastructure in cities
- Display a knowledge and understanding of advanced methodologies relating to ecosystems services, landscape planning and geoengineering
- Critically appraise adaptation of theoretical principles in practical situations in differ-ent circumstances
- Discuss and apply key management methodologies on landscape planning and green infrastructure in cities
- Analyse and discuss best practices for management of urban green and blue areas

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

RDI portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

5 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
  • Eeva Aarrevaara
  • Paul Carroll
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIYMUR24K
    Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 24K Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

- Critically evaluate the key principles dealing with urban ecosystems thinking and ecosystem services
- Understand the need of urban ecosystem research and green infrastructure in cities
- Display a knowledge and understanding of advanced methodologies relating to ecosystems services, landscape planning and geoengineering
- Critically appraise adaptation of theoretical principles in practical situations in differ-ent circumstances
- Discuss and apply key management methodologies on landscape planning and green infrastructure in cities
- Analyse and discuss best practices for management of urban green and blue areas

Implementation and methods of teaching

The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University).. The module is available only for MUrCS students.The implementation is by HTW Dresden and LAB.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

10.04.2023 - 30.06.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

86 % Contact teaching, 14 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
  • Eeva Aarrevaara
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIYMUR23K
    Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 23K Lahti
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

- Critically evaluate the key principles dealing with urban ecosystems thinking and ecosystem services
- Understand the need of urban ecosystem research and green infrastructure in cities
- Display a knowledge and understanding of advanced methodologies relating to ecosystems services, landscape planning and geoengineering
- Critically appraise adaptation of theoretical principles in practical situations in differ-ent circumstances
- Discuss and apply key management methodologies on landscape planning and green infrastructure in cities
- Analyse and discuss best practices for management of urban green and blue areas

Implementation and methods of teaching

The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University).. The module is available only for MUrCS students.The implementation is by HTW Dresden and LAB.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 22

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
  • Eeva Aarrevaara
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIYMUR22K
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

- Critically evaluate the key principles dealing with urban ecosystems thinking and ecosystem services
- Understand the need of urban ecosystem research and green infrastructure in cities
- Display a knowledge and understanding of advanced methodologies relating to ecosystems services, landscape planning and geoengineering
- Critically appraise adaptation of theoretical principles in practical situations in differ-ent circumstances
- Discuss and apply key management methodologies on landscape planning and green infrastructure in cities
- Analyse and discuss best practices for management of urban green and blue areas

Implementation and methods of teaching

The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University).. The module is available only for MUrCS students.The implementation is by HTW Dresden and LAB.

Assessment scale

1-5