NATUUR EN LANDSCHAPSINRICHTING
 
Taught in Master in de biowetenschappen: land- en tuinbouwkunde - afstudeerrichting: tuinbouwkunde
Theory [A] 24.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 12.0
Studytime [D] 90.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level in-depth
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract? Access denied
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Jan Mertens
Reference BMLTBT01A00007
 
Key words
Nature development, landscape development

Objectives
Students are able to form their view on the planning of a region in function of nature and landscape. This view takes into account the complex interactions with the preconditions (eg abiotic, biotic, social and economic, juridical, aesthetic). Student acquire knowledge of existing tools for nature and landscape planning and laying out. Acquire insight in the effect of interventions on nature.

Topics
  • Partim natuur en landschap

                Defintions
                Basic principles of nature and ecology, structure and mutual dependence of biotic communities and succession
                Role of abiotic preconditions
                Important biotopes in Flanders and specific problems of nature and landscapes in Flanders
                Management: why, importance
                Interactions agriculture - nature

  • Partim inrichting van natuur en landschap
                Definition and aims of nature and landscape development. e en doelstellingen van natuur en landschapsinrichting. Adaptation of the aims to the preconditions
                Form a view on development
                Tools of nature and landscape development
                Development and role of global change and pollution
                Criteria and tools for evaluation
                Examples

Prerequisites
Final competences of Soil science and applied ecology. Knowledge of morphology and anatomy of plants.

Final Objectives
  • Scientific knowledge and insight in nature and landscape and the strucure of biotic communities
  • Knowledge of and insight in the role of influencing parameters. Insight in the processes and insight in the effects of manipulations on these processes
  • Estimate the possibilities for development of sites and landscapes based on available information and measurements
  • Formulate a scientifically funded opinion on the possibilities and consequences of human interferences
  • Interpret and process different sources of information


Materials used
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Syllabus "Natuur- en Landschapsbeheer", video, powerpoint, WWW

Study costs
Cost: 40.0 EUR


Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.

Teaching Methods
college, projects, ....

Assessment
T: 80%
E: 20%

Lecturer(s)
Jan MERTENS