Techniques in Greenspace Management

Code:

AP331

Acronym:

AP331

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Landscape Architecture

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AP	20	Planos de estudos a partir 2009	3	-	5	49	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is intended that students are able to apply the acquired technical knowledge to landscape architecture practice, in any professional environment: design, installation, inspection, maintenance and management of green spaces.

Learning outcomes and competences

Arboriculture 1) control the reference techniques for the installation of ornamental plants; 2) identify and address the main constraints for trees in the urban environment; 3) recognize the importance of a proper training of ornamental plants; 4) use available technology for inventory and management of trees in cities.

Meadows and lawns 1) identify and characterize the main grass species prescribing them properly; 2) use the reference techniques for the installation of various types of meadows and lawns.

Sustainable Management of Water 1) understand the rudiments of hydraulics; 2) master water conservation techniques.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Previous knowledge of pedology and hydrology, plant ecophysiology,  Landscape desgin and Plants in the urban landscape.
Simultaneous knowledge of Agriculture.

Program

Arboriculture 1. Planting, installing and maintaining evergreen shrubs and ornamental trees; 2. Tree health: signs and symptoms; diseases of street trees and gardens trees; 3. Tree Diagnosis in urban environment: the Visual Tree Assessment method (VTA); diagnosis supporting tools, tree risk assessment, the CODIT model; 4. Tree management in urban space: Databases and Geographic Information Systems.

Meadows and lawns 1. Characterization of the main grass species and alternative species: morphology and growth; climate adaptation,; 2. The environment of lawns: atmospheric, edaphic and biotic; 3. Meadows and lawns installation: soil preparation, aftercare facility; 4. Cultural operations: main cultural techniques (cutting, fertilization, irrigation) and others (scrolling, top dressing).

Sustainable Management of Water 1. Watering systems: implementation and automation; 2. Water Conservation: identification of the main problems, techniques for reducing consumption and waste of water.

Mandatory literature

Christians Nick Edward 1949-; Fundamentals of turfgrass management. ISBN: 1-57504-051-4
Harris Richard Wilson 1920-; Arboriculture. ISBN: 9780130888822
Rakow Donald Andrew, 1951- 220; Public garden management. ISBN: 9780470532133
Antoni Falcón; Espacios verdes para una ciudad sostenible, 2010. ISBN: 978-8425221378

Complementary Bibliography

Shigo Alex L. 1930-; Arboricultura moderna
Michau Emmanuel; A poda das árvores ornamentais. ISBN: 978-972-95951-4-1
Larry E. Keesen; The Complete Irrigation Workbook: Design, Installation, Maintenance and Water Management, 2013. ISBN:  978-1482778250
Watkins John 340; The management & maintenance of historic parks, gardens & landscapes. ISBN: 9780711224391

Teaching methods and learning activities

The adopted methodology combines the lecture method with the discussion of the main themes, its applications in everyday life and analysis of case studies focusing on examples of good and bad practices considered relevant.

The development and application of knowledge will be further ensured by outdoor classes and field trips relating to each of the addressed subjects. The evaluation takes place at the end of each module covering both the theoretical and practical component.

keywords

Technological sciences > Architecture > Landscape architecture
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Botany > Gardening
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Integrated management of water
Natural sciences > Agrarian Sciences > Phytothechny > Arboriculture

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	30,00
Trabalho de campo	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	38,00
Frequência das aulas	49,00
Trabalho de campo	48,00
Total:	135,00

Eligibility for exams

1. Attendance: mandatory presence at 75% of practical classes and in all study visits.

2. Fulfillment of all the evaluation moments on the indicated dates :

2.1 Delivery and presentation of the Maintenanace Plan for the Botanical Garden of the University of Porto -  December 17

2.2 Test  - January 22

Calculation formula of final grade

FINAL RATING =  Maintenance Plan for the JBUP* 0.7 + Test* 0.3

The minimum score for each assessment is 9.5 values.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students with an excused absence for one or more components of the individual assessment may re-do it at a date to be arranged with the teacher.

The same does not apply to components of group evaluation.