PLANT MATERIALS AND PLANTING DESIGN
 
Lectured in 2nd year Landscape and garden architectureOptional course garden architecture
Theory [A] 50.0
Exercises [B] 50.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 220
Studypoints [E] 8
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Andre VAN DER STRICHT
Reference BGLSTA02A02836
 
Key words


Objectives
The first purpose of the course is horticultural education of typical aspects of plants in accordance to the application in plans and determination, going from micro over meso to macro scale.

Competences

  • The student can determine the use of plant materials in accordance to site situation and goals which can be defined in the design theme;
  • Plant patterns and -combinations are balanced according to situation and creation of the chosen atmosphere and continuation;
  • Data and software potentials are used but the determination and observation of the plant materials in site stay important.


Topics
  • practical determination of cultivated plant materials and specific selections;
  • applied design techniques, planting schemes, maintenance, planting plans.


Prerequisites
No basic knowledge required other than first year courses


Final Objectives


Materials used
teacher's course - other textbook(s) - background information
scientific & technical literature - school library materials, ... - others


Study costs
Cost: 105.0 EUR
1 excursion: ± € 25.00
Course:
Toegepaste Plantenkennis: ±€ 37.00
Study of plants: ± € 28,00
Lists of advice on plants and exercises: ± € 15.00


Study guidance
The teacher is prepared to answer your question, even between lessons.

Teaching Methods
lectures - demonstrations - discussion exercises
field work - home study - training period


Assessment
scoring system :
written examination
practical determination. Planting schemes


Lecturer(s)
Andre VAN DER STRICHT