Urban Ecology for the Development of Sustainable Living

About this programme

Knowledge equivalent to at least 120 credits, of which at least 30 credits in one of the following subject areas: biology, landscape architecture, horticultural science, agricultural science or environmental science, and English 6 or equivalent. BI1380, Urban Ecology for the Development of Sustainable Living, 15.0 Hp Print syllabus The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to at least 120 credits, of which at least 30 credits in one of the following subject areas: biology, landscape architecture, horticultural science, agricultural science or environmental science, and English 6 or equivalent. The course is interdisciplinary and integrates ecology, pest management and urban planning with the aim to promote sustainable urban development for plants, animals and humans. On completion of the course, students will be able to: • Explain scientific concepts of urban ecology and integrated pest management (IPM), adapted to urban areas • Analyse historical perspectives and future challenges for the development of urban green areas • Integrate ecology and other disciplines to develop sustainable cities with focus on plants and their interacting species • Analyse how theoretical concepts and reasoning within and among different subject areas can contribute to the design and management of sustainable green urban areas • Identify hypotheses and scientifically investigate them to draw conclusions about sustainable development of green areas • Commu