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Therapeutic Landscapes (HORT90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
September
Overview
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In this subject you will study research, applications and practice of therapeutic landscapes across social, community, horticultural and education settings. The content includes methods and approaches used in therapeutic horticulture, horticultural therapy programs, planning, design and construction of therapeutic landscapes, models and examples of successful practice in school, childrens and community gardens. Field visits and practical activities form part of the content.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- define uses and applications of social and therapeutic horticulture;
- discuss theoretical models of human health and well-being;
- describe contextual issues in social and therapeutic horticulture; identify treatment models and practice used in horticultural therapy;
- outline the design and construction process for successful therapeutic landscapes;
- and discuss examples of social, therapeutic and community-based horticulture programs.
Generic skills
In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in science, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include:
- Source, interpret and apply information from a range of sources, including scientific literature, to discuss issues pertinent to therapeutic landscapes
- Investigate, analyse and evaluate issues pertaining to social and therapeutic horticulture
- Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork and presentation skills in the completion of the subject; and
- Plan and manage workloads in relation to coursework activities and assessment tasks
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A literature review (due 10 weeks after the teaching workshop)
| 10 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
One field trip report (during teaching workshop)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Contributions to on-line discussion
| Over a 6-week period directly after the teaching workshop | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- September
Principal coordinator John Rayner Coordinator Kate Lee Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours Total contact hours: 40 hours consisting of 3 x 3 hrs lecture, 2 x 4 hrs practical, 1 x 6 hrs of practical, 1 x 6 hrs of seminar, 1 x 6 hrs of fieldwork and 1 x 5 hrs of fieldwork. (delivered as a one week intensive) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 September 2022 to 30 September 2022 Last self-enrol date 27 September 2022 Census date 14 October 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 November 2022 Assessment period ends 9 December 2022 September contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Urban Horticulture Course Master of Urban Horticulture Major Environment and Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Public Health Major Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions Informal specialisation Landscape Management Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - 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: 31 January 2024