Course: Rural Landscape Design

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Course title Rural Landscape Design
Course code KKM/PVK
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ondr Pavel, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Introduction to the issue, basic concepts 2. Historical development of spatial planning 3. Nature and development of spatial planning in the 19th and 20th centuries, charters of modern urbanism 4. Building Act in relation to spatial planning 5. Documentation of spatial planning documents and the link to spatial planning documentation 6. Types of spatial planning documentation and links to regional planning 7. spatial planning as a process and the subjects involved in its creation 8. Authorities concerned, public participation in development documentation 9. Landscape in spatial planning and the link between the UP and land development 10. Regional planning 11. Documentation and the legislative process for the approval of building and land-use procedures 12. Rules of layout and limits in the territory, their types and interrelations, Economics and pricing policy of land in relation to the development of the territory, Current character and approaches to spatial planning abroad, EU spatial and pricing policy Exercise 1. Orientation in the spatial planning documentation (UPD) (zoning plan, spatial development principles (ZUR), regulatory plan) 2. Practical excursion 3. Functional analysis of an urban settlement 4. Correction of the results of the tasks from the functional analysis of an urban settlement 5. Limits in the urban settlement area 6. Correction of the obtained knowledge from the solution of the limits in the urban settlement area 7. Values and problems in the territory 8. Correction of maps 9. Historical development of the territory 10. Verification of analysis results in the field 11. Correction of design results after map correction and field verification of results 12. Criticism and opposition in the team

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for exam - 80 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive set of knowledge ranging from the technique of spatial planning in the Czech Republic with a focus on territorial development of regions to acquaintance with systems, policies and principles of spatial planning in EU countries. The taught issues in the subject draw from practical projects.
Knows and can apply the general principles of territorial development. He/she knows not only the processes of spatial planning, but also the management and organisation of activities related to sustainable development of the territory (from the municipality to the state). Can apply a more rational territorial organisation of land use and the interconnections between these types of use in order to balance development requirements with environmental protection needs and thus achieve economic and social objectives. It can define the basic content of the land use plan and its links to the legislation in the Czech Republic, the types of land use planning documentation, their content and acquisition, the process of creation, the possibilities of influencing the development of the territory and the possibilities of input of individual subjects into the process, including the role of citizens in the land use planning process. It has an overview of the legislative procedures in dealing with the development of the territory. Understands basic professional urban terminology and can apply it appropriately. Has basic knowledge of the possibilities of solving individual urban planning and architectural problems. Knowledge is further expanded and specialized in other related subjects - design studios included in the study programme. Graduates have a clear understanding of the limits of their knowledge and an idea of the content of further study in these areas. They can defend their work in the form of a presentation to professionals and the general public.
Prerequisites
They are able to apply their knowledge in practical applications. They are able to produce surveys and analyses for spatial planning, analyses of: wider relationships, past development, ecology, population, economy; landscape, settlement (functional use, spatial layout) and SWOT. Can recognise, name and evaluate functions in the territory, limits of development in field conditions. They can professionally express an appropriate concept of development of the territory and subsequently coordinate it, especially in the preparation of development documentation and strategies, as well as in the form of professional coordination of cooperation between the public, state and local government and procedural legislation. They are able to navigate through the follow-up documentation and their individual stages. They have a basic knowledge of the possibilities of TUR solutions.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of student's work activities (technical works)

Teaching is based on independent study of the recommended literature, which is directed in consultation with the teacher. Part of the study is the preparation of a seminar paper, which serves as a basis for the oral examination of the course. The assignment of the thesis is chosen by the teacher so that the student can use it as one of the bases for the dissertation. Consultations are carried out 3-4 times per semester on dates agreed with students. Students can also contact the teacher by e-mail, The teacher can contact the students of his/her course by mass e-mail, through the STAG student agenda system. The student is able to further his/her independent education in the given field, to expand his/her knowledge, to continuously monitor sources of professional information. He/she applies methodological procedures of related subjects in an integrated form, is able to synthesize data, their evaluation and possible use. Understands current theories, concepts and methods of the subject. Is able to guide others in finding educational needs in the subject.
Recommended literature
  • Doležal, P., Pavlík, M., Střítecký, L., Dumbrovský, M., Martének, J. Metodický návod k provádění pozemkových úprav. Agroprojekt, Praha., 2010.
  • Doležal, P. Technický standard plánu společných zařízení v pozemkových úpravách. Agroprojekt, Praha., 2010.
  • Ingegnoli, V. A Widening Foundation.. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2002. ISBN 978-3-642-07663-3.
  • Wiens, John A.,; Moss, Michael R. Issues and perspectives in landscape ecology ; Ed. John A. Wiens, Michael R. Moss. 1. ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-521-53754-1.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Applied and Landscape Ecology (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -