Therapeutic Landscapes

Subject HORT90011 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

February, Burnley - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 15-Feb-2016 to 19-Feb-2016
Assessment Period End 30-May-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 16-Feb-2016
Census Date 11-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 22-Apr-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 40 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they must actively and safely contribute to field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Disability Liaison http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/. Email: disability-liaison@unimelb.edu.au

Coordinator

Mr John Rayner

Contact

jrayner@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

In this subject you will study research, applications and practice of therapeutic landscapes across social, community, horticultural and education settings. The content includes methods and approaches used in therapeutic horticulture, horticultural therapy programs, planning, design and construction of therapeutic landscapes, models and examples of successful practice in school, childrens and community gardens. Field visits and practical activities form part of the content.

Learning Outcomes:

On conclusion of this subject you should be able to define uses and applications of social and therapeutic horticulture; discuss theoretical models of human health and well-being; describe contextual issues in social and therapeutic horticulture; identify treatment models and practice used in horticultural therapy; outline the design and construction process for successful therapeutic landscapes; and discuss examples of social, therapeutic and community-based horticulture programs.

Assessment:

A literature review of 3000 words 50% (due 6 weeks after workshop); one field trip report of 1500 words (during workshop) 30 %; , and contribution to on-line discussion, equivalent to 1000 words (due over 4 week period after workshop) 20%.

Prescribed Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Urban Horticulture
Master of Urban Horticulture
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Bachelor of Environments (Honours) Landscape Management
Environment and Public Health
Master of Science (Ecosystem Science) - Discipline Elective subjects
Public Health
Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions
Tailored Specialisation
Tailored Specialisation

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