Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | ||
Environmental approach to land use planning | |||
Programme component of Master's in Architecture : Specialist Focus on Urban Planning (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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UA-M2-FINURB-004-M | Compulsory UE | PAIRON Marie | A520 - Service des Projets, Ville et Territoire |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 2nd term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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A-PRVT-925 | Environmental approach to land use planning | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
Transmit the necessary principles and tools to future designers likely to promote a sustainable development of territories, respectful not only of the environment but also of the landscape, maximising the ecosystem services.
At the end of this course, the student will be able to :
- Understand the issues related to the resources scarcity, pollution, the erosion of biodiversity and environmental risks.
- Know the spatial scope of these different themes and know where to look for the spatial data necessary to take them into account in the development of a given project.
- understand the differences between the different strategic environmental assessments.
- understand operational ecological networks (green and blue structures, green infrastructure, etc.) as guides for sustainable development of territories.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
The first introductory session is dedicated to the collective definition of environmental issues related to the territory. It is also an opportunity to focus on strategic environmental assessments, impact studies and notices and to present the structure of the course. The coure is mainly based on the concept of the ecological network and is studied on a case study in Wallonia. The concept of ecological network, among which the French example of the green and blue structure constitutes an excellent example as a guide for the consideration of habitats and species in planning documents, is presented. The notions underlying the concept of green infrastructure and more particularly the importance of biodiversity for human well-being and the resilience of ecosystems through the concept of ecosystem services are briefly discussed.
The following sessions make successive focus on specific infrastructures : forest habitats, open areas and agricultural zones, wetlands, and finally anthropic structures. The logic of these sessions is identical each time in that they propose similar points that allow :
a. the discovery of the habitats and what habitats are present in Wallonia (biotope classification tree),
b. the discovery of the multifunctional role that these habitats have to play and their importance for human well-being,
c. the mapping of the network of the habitats,
d. the analysis of the network and a group exercise related to the habitats in the study area.
Since each focus is specific, the logic proposed can sometimes change somewhat, but the general idea remains the same. For example, for the focus on wetlands, we will address the notions of integrated water management or for the anthropic framework, we will study the concepts of land management and obstacles and barriers to species movement.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
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A-PRVT-925 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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A-PRVT-925 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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A-PRVT-925 | Power Point presentations |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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A-PRVT-925 | - Shapefiles (QGIS) |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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A-PRVT-925 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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A-PRVT-925 | Authorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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A-PRVT-925 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
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A-PRVT-925 | The evaluation is based on the presentation of a group work during the last session of the course. This work will have been prepared and discussed throughout the course of the weeks. In terms of content, the group will be judged based on : 1. The understanding of the issues of ecological networks in relation to land use planning: - Analysis by group of habitats and how habitats represent conflicts or opportunities for the village - Synthesis of issues at the village level for ecological networks (all group of habitats combined) 2. The ability to operationalize ecological networks - a village development project that maximizes the services rendered by ecosystems to humans*. - Proposal of the scenario(s) for the development of the village (land opportunities) and justification of these scenarios *Hypothesis: The assumption is that improving connectivity and restoring core areas will improve the resilience of ecosystems and thus their ability to provide these services. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
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A-PRVT-925 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
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A-PRVT-925 | The evaluation will be done through a written report submitted by the student on moodle. This report will have to synthesize the Q2's group presentations on a given village. A critical analysis of the scenario(s) proposed by the other groups for this village will have to be carried out and the student will have to propose an alternative scenario based on his/her analysis. |