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Constructed Ecologies (ABPL90263)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email:mgrose@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Constructed Ecologies engages with the key principles of ecology as a fundamental requirement for landscape architectural practice. Typical topics include biodiversity, soils, changing rural ecologies, wetlands and stormwater design strategies including water flows, environmental history informing design, and performative design. The focus is on ecosystem function. The course emphasises foundations of ecology, suburban design, and designing with water. The course will address case studies from around the world as illustrations of ecological principles informing design.
Note: There might be a field trip with 2 nights away during semester; this is not a hurdle and other arrangements could be made for those students who find it difficult to attend.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of ecological principles.
- Understand the role of the landscape architect in enabling ecological function through design.
Generic skills
- Correct use of technical terminology.
- Evaluation of existing knowledge.
- Critical evaluation of practice and design.
- Identification of emergent trends in ecological design practice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-LARCH2Y Master of Landscape Architecture (200 points)
OR
MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture (300 point, entry point)
MC-LARCH3Y Master of Landscape Architecture (300 points)
PLUS
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90283 | Performative Ecologies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Water Flow Hydro Lab report ( individual task) 1500 word equivalent, due week 4, 20%;
- Water Flow Hydro Lab Video ( 3-4 minutes) by group work , due week 6, 10%;
- Suburban charrette 3 hours in class in groups (equivalent to 500 words per student) due week 9 10%;
- Three written responses of approx. 600 words each (approximately 1800 words equivalent), due week 8, 30%;
- Project Report 1000 words equivalent, due week 11, 20%;
- Tutorial participation and short-answer questions in class, week 1- 10, 10%.
Hurdle requirement: Attendance of at least 80% at tutorials and lectures is a hurdle requirement for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Margaret Grose Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Email:mgrose@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject involved an (up to) 5 day field trip which runs during the University Easter non-teaching period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Grose, M. J. (2017) Constructed Ecologies. Critical Reflections on Ecology with Design. Routledge
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Design Course Master of Landscape Architecture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022