THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2011/2012
- ARCHIVE for reference only
THIS PAGE IS OUT OF DATE

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Undergraduate Course: Horticulture and Plant Materials 2 (ARCH08015)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionIndicative course content
Lecture course and plant walkabouts in Royal Botanic Gardens

Aims of course
1 to provide a practical and theoretical knowledge of horticulture.
2 to communicate knowledge about the use of plant material in design, growth characteristics, environmental requirements and aesthetic qualities.
3 to develop plant recognition skills and the ability to explore the qualities of plants as a design medium.

Mode of delivery
Lectures, plant walkabouts in Royal Botanic Gardens.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Pre-requisites
LA080002 Urban Design and Housing LA080004 Park Design and Management

Co-requisites
LA080002 Urban Design and Housing LA080004 Park Design and Management

Prohibited combinations
none
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  50
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the value of trees in the environment, their cultivation and management.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of species selection and the management and maintenance of amenity turf.
3. recognise 50 plant species and explore their qualities and characteristics for use as design materia.l
Assessment Information
Assessment plan
Not entered
Special Arrangements
Landscape Institute criteria: physical and natural environment
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Indicative Bibliography
Bean, W. J. (1976) Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles. John Murray. Escritt, J. R. (1978) ABC of Turf Culture. Kaye and Ward. Hillier Nurseries. (1993). The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs. David and Charles, Newton Abbot. James, N. D. J. (1972) The Arboriculturalist&©s Companion. Blackwell. Skinner, D. N. (1987) Woody Plant Selection Guide for First and Second Year Students. Edinburgh College of Art.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Contact hours 30 hours
Directed study 170 hours
Self-directed study 0 hours
Total 200 hours
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr John Stuart-Murray
Tel: 0131 221 6094
Email: j.stuart-murray@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Margaret Dingsdale
Tel: 0131 221 6091
Email: m.dingsdale@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Timetab
Prospectuses
Important Information
 
© Copyright 2011 The University of Edinburgh - 16 January 2012 5:33 am