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Introduction to Landform Studies

Course code

MLG6002.LT

old course code

MLG6002

Course title in Estonian

Maastikuteaduse alused

Course title in English

Introduction to Landform Studies

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To provide a holistic understanding of the natural environment. Demonstrate relationships within nature and explain the human factor in landscape evolution. To provide an overview of the diversity and value of landscapes, their protection and management.

Brief description of the course

The concept of landscape. Land-forming components and their interrelation. Landscape boundaries. Hierarchical levels of landscape. The development and dynamics of hierarchical elements. Landscape maps and quantitative characteristics. Land use and cultural landscape. Landscape diversity. Landscape values. Landscape protection, maintenance, management and sustainable usage.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledges about landscape as geo-complex;
- is able to read landscape maps and landscape profile;
- has knowledges about divestity and value of landscapes according with landscape maintenance.

Teacher

Kaija Käärt, MSc, lektor

Prerequisite course 1

Basics of General Geography (MLG6001.LT)

Study programmes containing that course