Duration
12h Th, 12h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in landscape architect | 2 crédits | |||
| Specialised master in integrated production and preservation of natural resources in urban and semi-urban environments | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The objective of the course is to introduce those concepts of ecology related to urban (eco)systems; to present an ecological and ecosystem-oriented vision on urban systems; to study urban centers as elements composing the landscape. The course is based on the principle that an urban zone can be considered as an introduced landscape patch and also an anthropogenic matrix. The theoretical courses are completed by individual or group exercises. Field trips (individual or guided) could be organized. The aim is to offer lectures which are conceptual and academic, and which enable the students to develop an original vision on the ecological functioning of urban landscapes based upon the concepts explained during the lectures. The contents of the course can change as a function of educational or scientific opportunities or constraints.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, student will be able to understand and use the basic concepts of (landscape) ecology related to urban (eco)systems; to understand and develop a vision on urban systems and their role in landscapes or regions; to study and understand the ecological functioning of urban landscapes.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic course of ecology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching ex cathedra, supported by powerpoint presentations. Individual or group exercises (possibly in the field) to illustrate the concepts and calculations. Seminars to illustrate current research in urban ecology. Readings of scientific articles in english. Field trip(s). Activities may change du to scientific and educational opportunities and constraints.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face lectures for the theoretical courses and for the field excursions. Individual and group exercises (self-planning). Seminar(s). Individual or group readings of scientific articles.
Recommended or required readings
Readings and course notes will be communicated during the lectures. Files will be provided by means of the MyULg system. A significant part will be in english.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam of the theoretical courses and the exercises. Assessment of the reports of the exercises. Evaluation of the individual readings. The contribution of the different parts of the course to the final evaluation will be communicated during the course.
Work placement(s)
None.
Organizational remarks
Presence at the theoretical courses is recommended. Every student has to understand well all aspects of the exercises, also for the group exercises. Participation in all activities of the exercices is compulsory, even for exercises in which the group work is planned by the students themselves.
Contacts
Professor Jan BOGAERT
j.bogaert@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
All theoretical lessons were given before confinement, so at this level there is nothing to report.
Regarding the practical exercices, they were designed to be carried out independently and in groups. Students are therefore invited to use digital tools for communication.
Solutions (modalities) have already been communicated about group work and field trips in order to achieve the educational objectives (individual analysis of a number of green spaces, analysis of microclimatic data from last year, etc.).
Assessment subjects
No changes.
Theoretical lessons were given before confinement.
The practical work can be completed independently.
Assessment methods
Oral exam using a digital platform. The student will not have to go to the university but is asked to be in a place with a suitable connection.
The student will be questioned by the professor in the same way as initially planned (2 course slides + practical work reports; max. 30 minutes)
Main change: open book exam instead of closed book exam.
Contacts
jan.bogaert@uliege.be (professor)
harold.strammer@uliege.be (assistant)
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
No changes.
Theoretical lessons were given before confinement.
The practical work can be completed independently.
Assessment methods
Oral exam using a digital platform. The student will not have to go to the university but is asked to be in a place with a suitable connection.
The student will be questioned by the professor in the same way as initially planned (2 course slides + practical work reports; max. 30 minutes)
Main change: open book exam instead of closed book exam.
Plateforme: Lifesize
Contacts
jan.bogaert@uliege.be (professor)
harold.strammer@uliege.be (assistant)