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Urban ecosystems and Nature-based solutions (7 cr)

Code: YT00CQ73-3002

General information


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