BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

MODULE: Landscape Architecture

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 30 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program is a systematic approach to designing outdoor places and spaces, from the basics of using the natural landscape to breakthrough methods for designing habitations and communities. It teaches how to design for sustainability and managed growth, reverse urban sprawl, revitalize run-down urban areas, utilize original methods for planning open spaces and develop regional blue and green ways. It also presents new trends in landscape architecture.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Land Use Planning

Environmental Impact

Academic Supervisor: Verónica Torres Cervero

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Land Use Planning

This course presents the properties soil that govern the use of soil for purposes related to plant growth and construction engineering with emphasis on sustainable use and conservation. It identifies soil resources for human needs and the management of soil landscape data to ameliorate the environmental impact of human activities.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Environmental Impact

This course studies the theory and practice of assessing environmental impact to support a policy leading to the restoration and conservation of animal and plant diversity, and of the structure and function of disturbed ecosystems. It also provides the means to evaluate environmental degradation levels and the impact of human activity on environmental health and contamination.

Instructor: Luis Fontanet Sallán

Urban Geospatial Analysis

This course explains the use of aerial photographs and satellite image data in urban planning, urban change analysis, land-use and land cover classification, and environmental planning applications. It provides problem-solving approaches using GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Landscape Planning

This course studies the theory and techniques of regional design to analyze, evaluate, plan, design, and manage the resources of the regional landscape. It considers the social, economic, political, and individual forces affecting community development and growth. It also examines conflicting land-use pressures of urban/rural fringe.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Planting & Recreational Design

This course explains the utilization of plants as design elements to manipulate space, plant selection, composition, planting techniques and maintenance requirements. It also studies recreational design in metropolitan, urban, and neighborhood areas, including parks, playgrounds, public places, and commercial areas.

Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton

Landscape Construction

This course reviews the materials and structures in landscape construction. It includes specifications, cost estimates, drainage, circulation requirements and alignment, landscape resources organization, site evaluation, utilization and protection, and landscape building procedures.

Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton

Architectural Environmental Integration

This course considers how climate and environment determine building forms, site analysis, and design strategies to optimize comfort temperature and illumination. It presents passive means for environmental control, including day lighting use and noise reduction, and enhances the aesthetics integration with the surroundings.

Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton

Landscape Design

This course surveys concepts of landscape ecology, design and planning, resource utilization, and site suitability related to specific programs and activities. It enhances perceptual awareness and design sensitivity to natural and man-made landscapes.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Landscape Architecture

This course surveys the development of landscape architecture as an art form from Mesopotamia to the present, and its relationships to physical landscape, climate, culture, religion, and other arts. It covers landscape design practice including site analysis, utilizing creative abilities, thinking and expressing spatial ideas, and understanding relationships between landscape design, human needs, and environmental issues.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Landscape Art & Perception

This course explores the reciprocal relationships of man, nature and art with particular attention to the cultural variations and interpretations of esthetics, landscape materials, artwork placing, and viewer's perception and experience. It deals with the process of placing and integrating artwork in several landscape settings.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.