| Course ID: | IAK-SE>SR-N |
| Course title: | VEGETATION - GYMNOSPERM TREES AND SHRUBS |
| Semester: | 5 / Winter |
| ECTS: | 4 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 30 / 30 hours |
| Field of study: | Landscape Architecture |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | compulsory |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Contact person: | dr inż. Marta Weber-Siwirska; marta.weber-siwirska@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | During the course, the morphological features, habitat requirements, decorative qualities and the possibilities of use of gymnosperm trees and shrubs are presented. |
| Full description: | During the lectures, students receive theoretical knowledge about the systematics of gymnosperm dendroflora, as well as information about the habitat and position requirements of individual plants. During the course, students recognize plants on the basis of shoot fragments, using the key to identify plants (special book). Students learn the shapes of plants during an autumn visit to the Botanical Garden or the Forest Park |
| Bibliography: | 1. Byng J.W., 2015, The Gymnosperms Handbook, Published by Plant Gateway Ltd. 2. Debreczy Z., Rácz I., 2012, Conifers Around the World (2-Volume Set), DendroPress 3. Eckenwalder J. E., 2009, Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference, Timber Press |
| Learning outcomes: | Student: knows the systematics and nomenclature of plants; is able to recognize plants on the basis of their morphological features; knows their habitat requirements and possible applications in the design process. The student is aware of the professional responsibility for the shaping and condition of the natural environment. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | evaluation of work in the classroom 60%, the result of the theoretical knowledge test 40% |