Basics of landscape science
Course: Natural Geography
Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet
Title
Basics of landscape science
Code
ОК 22
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
R01. To know, understand and be able to use in practice the basic concepts of the theory of geography, as well as worldview sciences.
R07. Determine the main characteristics, processes, history and composition of the landscape envelope and its components.
R09. Analyze the composition and structure of natural and sociospheres (in accordance with the professional direction) on different spatial and temporal scales.
R10. To know the goals of sustainable development and the possibilities of one's professional sphere to achieve them, including in Ukraine during the implementation of programs and projects of cross-border environmental cooperation.
R11. To observe moral and ethical aspects of research, honesty, professional code of conduct.
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. The recommended minimum for admission is 36 points. For students who scored a total of less than 36 points (recommended minimum), a mandatory condition for admission to the exam is to write essays on issues of missed or insufficiently mastered topics.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Nataliia
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Korohoda
Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet
heohrafichnyi fakultet
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet