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Course, academic year 2025/2026
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Ecology in landscape and urban design - MB162T07
Title: Ekologie v krajinném a urbánním designu
Czech title: Ekologie v krajinném a urbánním designu
Guaranteed by: Department of Ecology (31-162)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Actual: from 2025
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/4, C [DS]
Capacity: 10
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: not taught
Language: Czech
Note: enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: doc. RNDr. David Hořák, Ph.D.
Opinion survey results   Schedule   
Annotation -
A 4 days field workshop focuses on application of scientific ecological concepts and ecological approaches in
related fields science and arts. During the workshop we will collect field data on biodiversity and complete them
with data about architecture, landscape and urban structure, and sociological surveys. During the subsequent
analyses we will combine ecological, evolutionary and humanistic approaches to find (i) common and
complementary conceptual tools, (ii) answers to interdisciplinary questions and (iii) solutions to issues at the
borders between pure research, human creativity and sustainable co-existence of nature and humans. The
workshop will be jointly organized by Faculty of Science, Charles University; Faculty of Architecture, Czech
Technical University in Prague; Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences and Archip,
International University College of Architecture.

The course is associated with costs for accommodation (approx. 2000 CZK), transportation (own, approx. 1000 CZK), and food (own). The course is optional, no alternative exists.

Taught in ENGLISH!
Last update: Hořák David, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (28.06.2024)
Literature -

Literature is not available at the moment.

Last update: Hořák David, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (29.10.2019)
Requirements to the exam -

Attandance, prezentation and submitted protocol.

Last update: Hořák David, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (29.10.2019)
Syllabus -

Day 1 - Lectures about topics being investigated, discussions on the topics and their inter-relations, development of methodological approaches and creation of working teams and groups.

Day 2 - Field and other data (on-line resources) collection, their elaboration and analyses, discussions about the results, approaches and the first insights.

Day 3 - Field and other data (on-line resources) collection, their elaboration and analyses, discussions about the results, approaches and insights. Preparation of the presentations of the research.

Day 4 - Presentation of the research topics and results, discussion about future perspectives in the field.

 

Taught in ENGLISH!

Last update: Hořák David, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (31.10.2018)
Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental ecological principles relevant to landscape and urban environments, including biodiversity patterns and ecosystem functioning.

  2. Describe interactions between ecological processes, urban structure, architectural design, and human activities.

  3. Understand interdisciplinary approaches combining ecology, evolutionary biology, social sciences, and design-related disciplines.

  4. Identify key challenges and opportunities for integrating nature-based solutions into urban and landscape planning.

  5. Summarize methodological approaches for collecting and integrating ecological, spatial, and sociological data in urban contexts.

SKILLS

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Collect and process field data on biodiversity and environmental characteristics in urban and landscape settings.

  2. Integrate ecological datasets with spatial, architectural, and sociological information.

  3. Apply basic analytical and visualization techniques to interpret interdisciplinary data.

  4. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams to develop research questions and methodological approaches.

  5. Prepare and deliver professional presentations of project results to a multidisciplinary audience.

COMPETENCES

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply ecological knowledge to real-world problems in urban and landscape design contexts.

  2. Develop integrative solutions that balance biodiversity conservation, human needs, and sustainable development.

  3. Critically assess the ecological implications of architectural and urban planning decisions.

  4. Communicate and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries, including science, design, and humanities.

  5. Demonstrate independent problem-solving and creative thinking when addressing complex socio-ecological challenges.

Last update: Hořák David, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (28.01.2026)
 
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