ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.25 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Agroforestry Engineering, Plant Production and Engineering Projects
Areas: Agroforestry Engineering, Plant Production
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
Ability to recognize, understand and use the principles of gardening, as well as the importance of landscape in forestry and current techniques related to design and management.
The subject includes the following contents:
Ornamental plants; lawns and plantings; conservation techniques and maintenance of green spaces; technical planning and management of landscapes; methods of conservation and maintenance of natural and rural landscapes
Contents are developed in accordance with the following themes:
Gardening block
Program theory:
1. The ornamental plants: classification of plant material; nomenclature of cultivated plants; Horticultural classification; climate and soil needs; Functions; aesthetic attributes; selection procedures; species suitable for different conditions of climate and environment.(4 hours)
2. Lawns and plantings. Lawns (generalities turfgrass species: morphology, development, constraints, specificities; mixtures). Plantations (process and operations; preparation; fertilization; weed control; holes, time, specific needs); urban plantations: specific needs, holes, securing woodland). (5 hours)
3. The conservation and maintenance of green spaces. The maintenance techniques: work, characteristics, frequency, time, machinery and equipment required; recommendations; programming; pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs. (3 hours)
Practical program
1. The Recognising of ornamental plants: conifers, hardwoods, trees, shrubs, climbing plants and ornamental ground covers. Students must perform a digital herbarium at least 50 species of ornamental use, including cultivars. (4 hours)
2. Applying of NTJ of ornamental plant quality. (1 hour)
3. Maintenance Scheduling. (1 hour)
Forest Landscaping Block
Program theory
4. Technical planning and landscape management; comprehensive approach to landscape issues, recognizing the variables that determine its dynamics; decision making for the conservation of natural values; basics of planning and landscape management; planning of urban and rural environment in their functional and technical aspects, recognizing the value of sociological, ecological, historical and economic conditions. (4 hours)
5. Methods of preservation and maintenance of natural and rural landscapes
Recognition of the landscape units. Introduce students to the issues related to a macro scale of the landscape. Train them in recognizing the units with which the macro-landscape and techniques to acquire knowledge and land information to include any decisions within an overall environmental system is structured. (4 hours)
6. The importance of landscape in forest harvesting
Detection of conflicts between homogeneous areas and further processing by the design and / or planning; training in the management and preservation of the landscape at regional level; reflecting on the sustainable exploitation of resources against the need to conserve. (4 hours)
Practical program
5. Analyse and study the different landscape units in Galicia; factors contributing to landscape diversity in Galicia; most significant differences between coastal and interior landscapes. (2 hours)
6. Learn the methods and models used in the study of landscape and its valuation; different methods of study and assessment of the landscape; direct methods and indirect methods; subjectivity of valuation methods used in the landscape. (2 hours)
7. Knowledge of the main national and international legislation related to the landscape. (2 hours)
Basic bibliography of gardening:
Brickell, C. 1990. Enciclopedia de plantas y flores. The Royal Horticultural Society. Ed. Grijalbo, Barcelona.
Krüssman, G. 1986. Manual of cultivated broad-leaved trees & shrubs. Vol. I-IV. Timber Press. Oregón.
Merino Merino, D., J. Ansorena Miner. 1998. Césped deportivo. Construción e mantemento. Dpto. de Agricultura e Medio Ambiente, Diputación Floral de Guipuzkoa.
Naves Viñas, F., J. Pujol Solanich, X. Argimon de Vilardaga, L. Sampere Montillól. 1992. El árbol en jardinería y paisajismo. Ed. Omega, Barcelona.
Normas Tecnológicas de Jardinería y Paisajismo (NTJ). 1993-2014. Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Técnicos Agrícolas y Peritos Agrícolas de Cataluña.
Ros Orta, S. 1996. La Empresa de Jardinería y Paisajismo. Conservación de espacios verdes. Ed. Mundi-Prensa, Madrid.
Walter, S.M. y col. (Ed.) (1986-2000). The European Garden Flora. A manual for the identification of plants in Europa, both out-of-doors and under glass. Vol. I-VI. Cambridge University Press. Oregón.
Basic bibliography of Forest Landscaping:
Ambroise, R. 2000. Agriculteurs et paysages: dix exemples de projets de paysage en agriculture. Educagri, cop. Dijon.
Azevedo, J.C., Perera, H., Pinto, M. Alice. 2014. Forest Landscapes and Global Change: Challenges for Research and Management. Springer-Verlag, New York. 262 pp.
Bolós, M. De (Dir.) 1992. Manual de ciencia del paisaje. Teoría, métodos y aplicaciones. Ed. Masson. Colección de Geografía. Barcelona. 273 pp.
Boyer, C.R. 2015. Political Landscapes: Forests, Conservation, and Community in Mexico. Duke University Press, 360 pp.
European Landscape Convention, adopted in Florence on 20 October 2000 on the proposal of the Council of Europe and entered into force on 1 March 2004.
Lei 7/2008, do 7 de xullo, de protección da paisaxe de Galicia.
Perera, H., Sturtevant, B.R., Buse, L.J. 2015. Simulation Modeling of Forest Landscape Disturbances. Springer International Publishing, 321 pp.
Rodríguez Iglesias, F. (1998). Atlas de Galicia. Hércules Ediciones, S.A. A Coruña.
Complementary bibliography:
Due to the thematic diversity and the amplitude of the existing complementary bibliography, it will be detailed in the Virtual Campus, in the corresponding thematic block.
In this subject the student will acquire a number of generic skills desirable in any university degree and specific of general engineering or forestry in particular. Within the framework of competencies that are designed for certification, they work the followings:
Basic, general and generic skills
CG2 - Ability to analyze the structure and function of ecological systems and forest resources, including landscapes
CG6 - Ability to measure, inventory and assess forest resources, implement and develop silvicultural techniques and management of all types of forestry systems, parks and recreational areas, as well as harvesting techniques and non-timber forest products timber
CG7 - Ability to solve technical problems arising from the management of natural spaces
Generic skills
CT1 - Capacity for analysis and synthesis
CT2 - Capacity for reasoning and argumentation
CT3 - Ability to work individually with self-critical attitude
CT5 - Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information
CT6 - Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text
CT12 - Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of knowledge
Specific skills
CETEEF5 - In this competition, the subject is taught: the ability to recognize, understand and use the principles of gardening
CETEEF9 - Forest Landscaping
The theoretical part will be given in lectures in which the basic contents will be explained so that possible active participation of students. Practices undertaken during the course are compulsory and help students to better understand the theoretical part. Practical work that students must do during the course can facilitate and reinforce the learning of the contents of the subject. The students will visit for a comprehensive study, a certain area, which can be from a city park to historic gardens among others.
An individual or group analysis of different types of green spaces and landscapes can help to a better understanding of the subject, both in terms of design and landscape management and the adequacy of the plantation, poor maintenance, etc., in a green area.
The competencies worked are the following:
Lectures.- CT2, CETEEF5, CETEEF9
Practices.- CG2, CG6, CG7, CT1, CT3, CT5, CT6, CT11, CT12
Group tutoring.- CT2
All necessary information on the matter, and the material used in the theoretical and practical teaching, web links, forum discussions, exercises for learning the art and developments in the field of gardening and landscaping, will be available for students in the Virtual Campus of USC. Space also enables it to deliver jobs that will take charge to the student.
Students will be examined the theoretical part of the matter through a written exam which will take place on the dates approved by the centre, and it will be necessary to pass the subject. In the block of Gardening the students will have an exam for the identification of ornamental species, which also needs to be approved to pass the subject as a whole. Practices are compulsory attendance. Students must successfully perform practical works to be proposed during the course.
The computation of each of the parties is as follows:
Attendance and participation (10%)
Written tests (50%): skills CETEEF5, CETEEF9; CT1, CT2, CT12
Works delivered and/or exposed (40%): skills CG2, CG6, CG7, CT5, CT6
As for passing the subject in extraordinary calls (Rules of evaluation of academic performance of students and review of qualifications of the USC):
Students should examine the theoretical part of the matter through a written exam that needs to be approved to pass the subject. Correspondente part in Gardening will be a review of practices in the identification of ornamental species, which also needs to be approved to pass the subject as a whole. The practices are compulsory attendance. Students must successfully complete all practical work.
Students who are exempt from attendance at any of the teaching activities scheduled for work or family conciliation, will have to comply with the provisions of Instruction 1/2017 of the General Secretariat. In these cases, to pass this subject, attendance at the practical activities that are indicated in the class schedule and programmed in the Teaching Guide is mandatory. The actions of the professors of the subject will be governed, in any case, by the Norm of Evaluation of the Academic Performance of the students and of revision of qualifications of the USC, approved in the Council of Government of June 15, 2011 (DOG 21 July 2011) and modified by the Resolution of April 5, 2017 (DOG, May 8).
The matter represents a total of 112.5 hours computable, distributed as follows:
a) Distribution of classroom teaching
24 hours lectures
12 hours interactive classes
2 hours of individual tutorials
b) Personal work of the student. In total, students must devote 74.5 hours to study the contents of the subject and understanding and carrying out practical work.
This is an optative subject in which participate two areas of knowledge, Agroforestry Engineering and Plant Production. The subject will have a broad vision which affects the study and conservation of the landscape at the regional level, also address the study on a smaller scale, at local level (rural and urban), the foundation for the creation and maintenance of parks and gardens. Students will study a subject that encompasses aesthetic and sensitive aspects in the perception of the landscape but also implies a deep knowledge of the physical elements. Attendance and active participation in classes and queries doubts in tutorials is recommended.
It is important to complete the contents explained in class by consulting the basic and additional bibliography. Finally, they should approach the study of ornamental plants from a very practical point of view, individually or as a group, learning to recognize the outputs to parks and gardens, watching their employability.
Plan de CONTINGENCIA para el curso académico 2020-2021
Adaptación de la metodología de la enseñanza y sistema de evaluación en el escenario 2
Metodología de la enseñanza: la parte de la materia que no se pueda impartir en las aulas de manera presencial se hará a través del aula virtual y a través de videoconferencia con Microsoft Teams para todos los estudantes que tengan acceso a internet, y facilitando otros recursos, como vídeos, audios y presentaciones a aquellos que non tengan acceso a internet. Las prácticas de campo y laboratorio serán presenciales un mínimo del 50% de las horas prácticas de la materia. El aula virtual será parte del vehículo de comunicación entre estudiantes y profesor@s.
Las competencias trabajadas serán las mismas que en el escenario 1.
Toda la información y material empleado en la docencia será el mismo que en el escenario 1.
Sistema de evaluación: el sistema de evaluación será el mismo que para el escenario 1. De no ser posibles las pruebas presenciales, se realizarán de forma telemática utilizando la plataforma Moodle. Los pesos de cada parte en la cualificación final, así como las competencias evaluadas serán las mismas que en el escenario 1.
Para superar la materia se tendrán que superar todas y cada una de las pruebas/ejercicios/trabajos. Los requisitos para superar la materia en la segunda oportunidad serán los mismos que para la primera oportunidad, el estudiante tendrá que aprobar las pruebas/ejercicios/trabajos que tenga suspensos.
Adaptación de la metodología de la enseñanza y sistema de evaluación en el escenario 3
Metodología de la enseñanza: la materia se impartirá en su totalidad a través del aula virtual y a través de videoconferencia con Microsoft Teams, en el horario de clase oficial, para todos los estudiantes que tengan acceso a internet, y facilitando otros recursos, como vídeos, audios y presentaciones a aquellos que no tengan acceso a internet. Las prácticas de campo y laboratorio que no fuera posible realizar presencialmente se substituirán por trabajo autónomo del estudiante utilizando los recursos que se faciliten a través del aula virtual. El aula virtual será el vehículo de comunicación entre estudiantes y profesor@s.
Las competencias trabajadas serán las mismas que en el escenario 1.
Toda la información y material empleado en la docencia será el mismo que en el escenario 1. Si no fueran posibles las visitas a parques y jardines para la realización del herbario digital, se facilitará a los estudiantes la elaboración del trabajo utilizando recursos de internet que estarán accesibles a través del aula virtual.
Sistema de evaluación: el sistema de evaluación será el mismo que en el escenario 1, salvo que las pruebas se realizarán de forma telemática utilizando la plataforma Moodle. Los pesos de cada parte en la calificación final, así como las competencias evaluadas serán las mismas que en el escenario 1.
Para superar la materia se tendrán que superar todas y cada una de las pruebas/ejercicios/trabajos. Los requisitos para superar la materia en segunda oportunidad serán los mismos que para la primera oportunidad, el estudiante tendrá que aprobar las pruebas/ejercicios/trabajos que tenga suspensos.
Ignacio Javier Diaz-Maroto Hidalgo
- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Agroforestry Engineering
- ignacio.diazmaroto [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Isabel Iglesias Diaz
Coordinador/a- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- mariaisabel.iglesias.diaz [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Santiago Lamosa Quinteiro
- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- Phone
- 982823111
- santiago.lamosa [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
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| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Galician, Spanish | Classroom 8 (Lecture room 2) |
| 10:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Galician, Spanish | Classroom 8 (Lecture room 2) |
| Thursday | |||
| 09:00-10:00 | Grupo /CLIL_01 | Spanish, Galician | Classroom 8 (Lecture room 2) |
| 10:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Galician, Spanish | Classroom 8 (Lecture room 2) |
| 01.26.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 12 (Lecture room 3) |
| 06.25.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 2 (Lecture room 1) |