Landscape science

Course: Natural Geography

Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet

Title
Landscape science
Code
ОК 18
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
P01. To know, understand and be able to use in practice the basic concepts of the theory of geography, as well as worldview sciences P05. Collect, process and analyze information in the field of geographical sciences. P08. Apply models and methods of physics, chemistry, geology, ecology, mathematics, information technology, etc. when studying natural and social processes of geosphere formation and development
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the key provisions of the theoretical foundations of the disciplines of the physical-geographic cycle taught during the 1st-III semesters (geology, meteorology, hydrology and oceanology, soil science, biogeography, geomorphology, the basics of geoecology, physical geography of continents and oceans, etc.); 2. To be able to apply the principles, approaches and methods of learning the physical and geographical organization of territories and the space of existence of landscapes; 3. Possess methods of geographic analysis and synthesis, basic knowledge of territory mapping, methods of statistical and mathematical analysis; 4. To have tools for searching for landscape information and data in various information sources
Course content
The range of theoretical and applied problems developed by modern landscape science is highlighted, as well as the content and approaches of its individual directions - scientific (geophysics, geochemistry, landscape aesthetics, cultural, historical, anthropogenic landscape science, etc.) and applied (landscape substantiation of territorial planning, nature management projects) , environmental expertise and audit, environmental management, etc.). Features of the state, structure, dynamics, and evolution of landscape complexes formed on the earth's surface, both natural and anthropogenic, their main properties, processes occurring in them, etc., as well as methods and techniques of modern landscape studies are considered.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Геренчук К.І. Польові географічні дослідження: Навчальний посібник / К.І. Геренчук, Е.М. Раковська, О.Г. Топчієв. – Київ: Вища школа, 1975. – 246 с. 2. Гродзинський М.Д. Ландшафтознавство: Навчальний посібник / М.Д. Гродзинський, О.В. Михайленко; КНУТШ. – Київ: Київський університет, 2008. – 320 с. 3. Гродзинський М.Д. Основи ландшафтної екології: Підручник / М.Д. Гродзинський. – Київ: Либідь, 1993. – 224 с. 4. Гродзинський М.Д. Пізнання ландшафту: місце і простір: Монографія: У 2-х т. / М.Д. Гродзинський; КНУТШ. – Київ: РВЦ Київський університет, 2005. – Т.1. – 2005. – 431 с. 5. Гродзинський М.Д. Пізнання ландшафту: місце і простір: Монографія: У 2-х т. / М.Д. Гродзинський; КНУТШ. – Київ: РВЦ Київський університет, 2005. – Т.2. – 2005. – 504 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical session
Assessment methods and criteria
Testing, performance of creative analytical works, exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Nataliia - Korohoda
Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet