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103-0347-00L 3 Credits MSC D-GESS , D-ARCH , D-BAUG
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Landscape Planning and Environmental Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Adrienne Grêt-Regamey
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:17

Abstract

In the course, students learn about methods for the identification and measurement of landscape characteristics, as well as measures and policies for landscape planning. Landscape planning is put into the context of environmental systems (soil, water, air, climate, flora and fauna) and discussed with regard to socio-political questions of the future.

Objective

By the end of the course, students will be able to: - explain and contextualize the concept of landscape planning and the economic importance of nature and landscapes within environmental systems (soil, water, air, climate, flora, fauna). - describe and analyze the goals, methods, and instruments of landscape planning, and present it as a coordinating information system. - identify and explain key ecosystem services and their relevance for society and the environment. - analyze and assess landscape data, understand interactions between landscape elements, and evaluate the impact of current and future land use. - apply and assess methods for identifying and measuring landscape characteristics. - use and reflect on GIS tools and spatial data in the context of landscape planning.

Content

In this course, the following topics are discussed: - Definition of the concept of landscape - Relevance of landscape planning - Landscape metrics - Landscape change - Methods, instruments and aims of landscape planning (policy) - Socio-political questions of the future - Environmental systems, ecological connectivity - Ecosystem services - Urban landscape services - Practice of landscape planning - Use of GIS in landscape planning

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes and slides can be found on the Moodle page of the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Calculator (not capable of external communication)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Landscape Planning and Environmental Systems
  • Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 8)
2 h weekly

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