Urban ecosystems and Nature-based solutions (7 cr)
Code: YT00CQ73-3001
General information
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