LSC6310   Principles and Skills of Landscape Management   (20 credits)

Description

This course introduces students to the principles and skills of Landscape Management. It highlights the principles of urban ecology and habitat management, and the specific skills sets that professional Managers require. These include, elements of management theory (team work, leadership, organisational skills), communication skills (verbal, written and graphic) and interpretation of land form and function (via Geographical Information Systems GIS). In addition the course introduces Managers to a research-based approach to knowledge acquisition and problem solving skills. The course is delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and seminars.

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