LASC 312

Landscape Ecology

Course overview

You’ll come to grips with the basics of landscape ecology theory and its application to the design of healthy sustainable landscapes.

Prerequisites and Restrictions	You must satisfy the following requirement(s): a minimum of 15 credit point(s) from the course(s) specified below Introduction to Earth and Ecological Sciences , ENSC-101 and a minimum of 15 credit point(s) from the course(s) specified below Planting Design and Management , LASC-211 Ecology II: Principles of Ecology , ECOL-201 Biological Diversity , ECOL-202 or a minimum of 15 credit point(s) from the course(s) specified below Introduction to Earth Science , PHSC-105 and a minimum of 15 credit point(s) from the course(s) specified below Ecology I: New Zealand Ecology and Conservation , ECOL-103 and a minimum of 15 credit point(s) from the course(s) specified below Planting Design and Management , LASC-211 Ecology II: Principles of Ecology , ECOL-201 Biological Diversity , ECOL-202
Available semesters	Semester 2 2026
Credits	15
Domestic fees	$1,188.00

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

Critically discuss key landscape ecology concepts, theories, and principles.
Inventory and analyse landscape components in terms of meeting design objectives supported by landscape ecology theory.
Place and design landscape components and systems using appropriate methodologies.
Apply appropriate methods to clearly communicate projects.

Associate Professor

School of Landscape Architecture

wendy.mcwilliam@lincoln.ac.nz

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