850103 Introduction to landscape planning and nature conservation planning

Type
Lecture and seminar
Semester hours
4
Lecturer (assistant)
Reiter, Hannah , Uhlhorn, Birthe , Kostner, Isabella , Clemens, Rosalie , Karlinger, Aurélie , Arnberger, Arne , Schinegger, Rafaela , Eder, Renate , Damyanovic, Doris , Brandenburg, Christiane , Zoderer, Brenda Maria , Gugerell, Katharina
Organisation
Landscape, Water and Infrastructure
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Deutsch
Content

The course “Introduction to landscape planning and nature conservation planning” is divided into two parts, a lecture and a seminar.

The lecture provides an introduction into theory and practice of landscape planning and management, nature conservation planning, landscape development, landscape ecology and recreation planning in Austria. The lecture provides an overview on the study programme with a focus on the study fields of landscape and nature conservation planning.

The seminar deepens theory and practice of landscape and nature conservation planning. Through practical examples, students become familiar with methods, instruments, and strategies used in the field, and gain insights into potential career opportunities.

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To participate in the course, you have to register for one of the seminar groups 1-3.
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Scheduled dates of the lectures (details under "Scheduled Dates"):
03.03.25: 09:00 - 12:00
05.03.25: 14:00 - 17:00
19.03.25: 14:00 - 17:00
20.03.25: 09:00 - 12:00

Scheduled dates of the seminar (details under "Scheduled Dates"):
03.03.25: 13:00 - 17:00
04.03.25: 09:00 - 17:00
05.03.25: 09:00 - 13:00
06.03.25: 09:00 - 17:00
07.03.25: 09:00 - 17:00
Previous knowledge expected

none
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

When students have completed the course, they
- have knowledge about the main fields of work of landscape and nature conservation planning in Austria
- are familiar with planning instruments and the legal framwork in Austria
- have basic knowledge of selected methods used in landscape and nature conservation planning
- have an overview of selected theories underpinning landscape and nature conservation planning
- are able to understand case-related problems and solution strategies in the field of landscape planning and nature conservation,
- will be able to make an informed evaluation of their choice of program and career path.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.