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Academic Year/course: 2017/18

437 - Degree in Rural and Agri-Food Engineering

28949 - Gardening and landscaping


Syllabus Information

Academic Year:
2017/18
Subject:
28949 - Gardening and landscaping
Faculty / School:
201 - Escuela Politécnica Superior
Degree:
437 - Degree in Rural and Agri-Food Engineering
ECTS:
6.0
Year:
4
Semester:
First semester
Subject Type:
Compulsory
Module:
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5.1. Methodological overview

This course develops knowledge of gardening and landscape with special emphasis placed on (1) garden concept and historical evolution, and (2) garden design and technical management, using the following methodology:

-Lecture topics.

-Laboratory topics.

-Tutoring sessions.

-Field visits.

5.2. Learning tasks

Theoretical dissertation, practical sessions, written coursework, and formal examinations related to gardening and landscape.

5.3. Syllabus

Theory Program

 

Block I: History of gardening

           Ancient gardens, Islam and the Middle Ages. Specific gardens: Botanical gardens

           Renaissance and Baroque Gardens

           From English landscapes to the Japanese garden

           Contemporary trends in garden design

Block II: Gardening techniques and vegetation

           Composition and design: Vegetation and ornamental features

           Spanish gardening according to climate

           Urban landscapes and green spaces

Block III: Gardening design and projects

The Project in Gardening and Landscapes

Creation of graphic documents in Gardening

Construction management in Gardening and Landscapes

Block IV: Setting up and maintaining green spaces.

Techniques for setting up gardens

Conservation and maintenance of gardens

           Gardening tools and equipment

           Set up, infrastructures and non-vegetation elements of the garden

 

Work Placement Program

 

Delivery of documentation and work proposal/class project

Presentation of the draft project: first decisions and solutions

Presentation and oral defense of the project

Maintenance and management of green spaces

Maintenance and management of sports areas

The gardening business

Tools and techniques for maintaining gardens

Iberflora Visit

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Lectures and practice according to EPSH scheduling

 

Week

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5

 6

 7

 8

 9

 10

 11

 12

 13

 14

 15

Lectures

I

I

I

II

II

II

II

III

III

III

III

IV

IV

IV

IV

Hours

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

Practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Hours

 

 2

 

 

 

 2

 2

 2

 2

 2

 2

 

 2

 2

2

Technical visits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

Horas

 4

    

 2

2

  

 

        

 2

 

    

Studying time

 4

 4

 8

 5

 5

 5

 8

 5

 5

 5

 5

 4

 5

 10

 12

 

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

 
BB Cañizo Perate, José Antonio del. El jardín : arte y técnica / José Antonio del Cañizo . 6ª ed. ampl., y act. Madrid : Mundi-Prensa, 2006
BB Fariello, Francesco. La arquitectura de los jardines : de la Antigüedad al siglo XX / Francesco Fariello ; traducción y edición Jorge Sainz ; prólogo y epílogo Miguel Angel Aníbarro . Ed. corr. ; reimpr. Barcelona : Reverté, 2004 (reimp.2008)
BB Gil-Albert Velarde, Fernando. Manual técnico de jardinería. 1, Establecimiento de jardines, parques y espacios verdes / Fernando Gil- Albert Velarde . 2 Ì‚ed. rev. y aum. Madrid : Mundi-Prensa, 2006
BB Gil-Albert Velarde, Fernando. Manual técnico de jardinería. 2, Mantenimiento / Fernando Gil-Albert Velarde . Madrid (etc.) : Mundi-Prensa, 2005
BB Gildemeister, Heidi. Jardinería en clima mediterráneo : 20 propuestas que ahorran agua / Heidi Gildemeister . Madrid [etc.] : Mundi-Prensa, 2006
BB Helphand, Kenneth. History of landscape architecture. University of Oregon
BB Muncharaz Pou, Manuel. Proyecto y diseño de áreas verdes / Manuel Muncharaz Pou . Madrid : Mundi-Prensa, D.L. 2013
BC Ros Orta, Serafín. La empresa de jardinería y paisajismo : conservación de espacios verdes / Serafín Ros Orta . Madrid [etc.] : Mundi-Prensa, 1996
BC Varios autores (2004). Coníferas ornamentales. Madrid: Mundi-Prensa

 

The updated recommended bibliography can be consulted in: http://psfunizar7.unizar.es/br13/egAsignaturas.php?id=8110