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The concern for the conservation of the environment and the creation of spaces for a more efficient coexistence between human beings and the surrounding nature has led to the creation of landscape projects oriented in this direction. Therefore, creating a project of these characteristics requires an extensive knowledge of botany, the adaptability of spaces, as well as landscape management strategies and practices to preserve the health and beauty of natural and built environments.

In this sense, professionals who wish to orient their career towards this field must have a deep and specialized knowledge of Sustainable Landscape Design. For this reason, TECH Global University has developed this 6-month Postgraduate diploma with the most updated content in this field.

It is a program that will lead the graduate to deepen in the techniques of restoration and rehabilitation of degraded landscapes, in the incorporation of the latest technologies applied to the efficient management of natural resources, as well as climate, Soil Science, Biology and Botany. All this, in addition, is supported by multimedia teaching resources (videos in detail, video summaries of each topic), specialized readings and case studies, hosted in the virtual library.

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Undoubtedly, a unique opportunity to obtain a high-level education through a flexible and comfortable academic proposal. Students only need a digital device with Internet connection to visualize, at any time, the syllabus hosted on the virtual platform. In this way, without classroom attendance, or classes with restricted schedules, the graduate will have greater freedom to self-manage their study time.

Thanks to this university program you will advance in a sector that demands qualified experts in sustainable landscaping”

This Postgraduate diploma in Sustainable Landscape Design contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Landscaping, Gardening, Botany, among others
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A flexible academic proposal, 100% online, with content accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals of the field who pour into this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Delve from the comfort of your home into concepts such as xerogardening, ecophysiology or hydroponic supports"

Thanks to this program you will successfully outline all the essential details for Sustainable Landscape Design"

This university program includes in its academic itinerary an advanced content that will lead students to acquire advanced knowledge on the planning and design of landscape projects, understanding of climate, soil and vegetation, as well as the conservation of green spaces, including technical, environmental and management aspects. All this, in addition, with an innovative multimedia content, accessible 24 hours a day, from any digital device with Internet connection.

A complete study plan that will guide you for 6 months through the most current content on the different types of landscape projects, according to their location”

Module 1. The Landscaping Project. Drafting the Project

1.1. The Landscape Program

1.1.1. Type of Clients: Public, Institutional, Private
1.1.2. Client Needs: Make a List of Desires or Needs
1.1.3. Landscape Program
1.1.4. Estimated Economic Volume

1.2. Site Inventory

1.2.1. Topography
1.2.2. Infrastructure Connection (Type and characteristics)
1.2.3. Existing Trees and Elements
1.2.4. Location, Climate and Orientation
1.2.5. Soil Analysis
1.2.6. Geological Study, if Construction is Required
1.2.7. Water Analysis if not Potable
1.2.8. Analysis of Surrounding Vegetation
1.2.9. Study of the Site in Relation to the Edges
1.2.10    Local, Regional or National Legislation Affecting the Site
1.2.11. Elaboration of the Current Status Plan

1.3. Site analysis

1.3.1. Combining the Program with the Survey Data to Establish the Basis of the Design
1.3.2. Analysis Plan: Landscapes, Orientation, Shadows, Soils
1.3.3. Focal Points
1.3.4. List of Existing or Missing Infrastructure
1.3.5. Preliminary Zoning
1.3.6. Elements to be Removed
1.3.7. Elements to be Preserved

1.4. Conceptualization

1.4.1. General Philosophical Concepts

1.4.1.1. Serious-Frivolous
1.4.1.2. Active-Passive
1.4.1.3. Introspective-Extroverted
1.4.1.4. Interactive-Solidary
1.4.1.5. Surprising-Obvious

1.4.2. Functional Concepts

1.4.2.1. Reducing Erosion
1.4.2.2. Increasing Drainage
1.4.2.3. Prevent Vandalism
1.4.2.4. Reduce Maintenance
1.4.2.5. Minimize Water Consumption
1.4.2.6. Reduce Solar Incidence
1.4.2.7. Reduce or Increase Breezes

1.4.3. Choice of Style

1.4.3.1. Classic
1.4.3.2. Modern
1.4.3.3. Minimalist
1.4.3.4. Naturalized

1.5. Types of Landscape Projects. Urban Landscape

1.5.1. Single-family Gardens
1.5.2. Urbanization
1.5.3. Garden Cities
1.5.4. Urban Green Spaces. Streets, Squares, Gardens
1.5.5. Parks, Metropolitan Parks, Periurban Parks, Naturalized Spaces
1.5.6. Urban and School Gardens
1.5.7. Gardens for People with Special Needs

1.6. Types of Landscape Projects. Rural Landscape / Natural Landscape

1.6.1. Natural Parks and Deterrent Parks
1.6.2. Coastal Landscapes. Natural Spaces, Protection of Dunes. Ports and Seafront Promenades
1.6.3. Restoration of Degraded Areas. Mines, Sealing of Waste Dumps
1.6.4. Design of River Banks
1.6.5. Design of Linear Infrastructure (Highways, Railroad Lines, Greenways)
1.6.6. Recovery of Desertified Areas

1.7. Types of Landscape Projects. Special Projects

1.7.1. Cultural and Heritage Landscapes. ICONS
1.7.2. Restoration of Historic Gardens
1.7.3. Botanical Garden Design
1.7.4. Design of Theme Parks and Exhibitions

1.8. Graphic Representation. Plans

1.8.1. Preparation of Drawings According to the Type of Customer and Contract
1.8.2. Drawing Formats
1.8.3. Initial Sketches. Sketches
1.8.4. General Drawings. Zoning General Floor Plan. Content According to the Type of Customer
1.8.5. Infrastructure Plans. (Drainage, Water System, Lighting)
1.8.6. Civil Works Plans
1.8.7. Plantation Plans
1.8.8. Furniture Plans
1.8.9. Detail Drawings
1.8.10. Perspectives and/or Renderings, Normally Contracted Separately

1.9. Technical Documentation

1.9.1. Depending on the Scope of the Assignment and the Type of Client
1.9.2. Differences between Preliminary Design, Basic Design and Execution Design Memory
1.9.3. Memory List of Materials
1.9.4. General Technical Specifications
1.9.5. Specific Technical Specifications
1.9.6. Administrative Specifications (Generally Provided by the Contracting Administration)
1.9.7. Measurements and Budgets

1.10. Programs of Measurements and Budgets

1.10.1. Price Databases
1.10.2. Concepts of Unit Prices, Composite Prices and Decomposed Prices
1.10.3. Specific Measurement and Budgeting Software
1.10.4. Menfis Example

Module 2. Climate, Soil Science, Biology and Botany. Vegetation

2.1. Relationship between Climate, Soil and Vegetation

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Types of Climate
2.1.3. Bioclimatic Zones
2.1.4. Classification Table
2.1.5. Climatic Records

2.2. Soil Science

2.2.1. Types of Soil Structure
2.2.2. Types of Soil Texture
2.2.3. Soil Origin. Types of Soil
2.2.4. Chemical Determinants
2.2.5. PH
2.2.6. Fertile Soil Characteristics. Organic Matter
2.2.7. Amendments
2.2.8. Artificial Substrates Design
2.2.9. Hydroponic Media and Stock Solutions

2.3. Water

2.3.1. The Water Cycle
2.3.2. Historical Precipitation Series by Area
2.3.3. Water Quality
2.3.4. Electrical Conductivity
2.3.5. Need to Recover Fresh Water. Systems
2.3.6. Concept of Xerogardening

2.4. Plant Morphology, Anatomy and Physiology

2.4.1. From the Plant Cell to the Tissues
2.4.2. Plant Organs
2.4.3. Basic Metabolic Processes of Plants

2.4.3.1. Photosynthesis and Respiration. Stomata
2.4.3.2. Pigments Chlorophyll and Carotenoids
2.4.3.3. Plant Nutrition. Macro and Micronutrients
2.4.3.4. Cell-tissue-organ Interactions
2.4.3.5. Phytohormones
2.4.3.6. Photo Journalism
2.4.3.7. Ecophysiology

2.5. Ecogeography and Systematic Botany Concepts

2.5.1. Definition of Biome
2.5.2. Definition of Ecosystems
2.5.3. Definition of Natural Vegetation Series
2.5.4. Classification of the Plant Kingdom. Bryophytes, Ferns, Angiosperms, Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
2.5.5. Monocotyledons and Dicotyledons
2.5.6. Botanical Systematics. Family, Genus, Species
2.5.7. Family, Genus, Species
2.5.8. Dichotomous Classification Guides
2.5.9. Fungi
2.5.10. Distinction between Deciduous and Perennial Species
2.5.11. Plant recognition

2.6. Plant Species Classification of Planters. Palmaceae

2.6.1. Definition of the Concept Palmaceae
2.6.2. Morphology
2.6.3. Fan-leaved Palms

2.6.3.1. List of Species by Morphological Characteristics, Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.6.4. Pinnate-leaved Palms

2.6.4.1. List of Species by Morphological Characteristics, Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.7. Plant Species Classification of Planters. Trees

2.7.1. Definition of Tree Concept
2.7.2. Conifers

2.7.2.1. Morphology
2.7.2.2. List of Species by Morphological Characteristics, Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.7.3. Hardwoods

2.7.3.1. Morphology
2.7.3.2. List of Species by Morphological Characteristics, Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.8. Plant Species Classification of Planters. Shrubs, Climbers, Bushes and Aromatics

2.8.1. Definition of Shrubs Concept. Groupings According to their Interest in the Garden
2.8.2. Flowering Shrubs

2.8.2.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.8.3. Leafy Shrubs

2.8.3.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.8.4. Climbers

2.8.4.1. Types of Climbers
2.8.4.2. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.8.5. Shrubs and Aromatics

2.8.5.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.9. Plant Species Classification of Planters. Perennials, Biennials and Annuals

2.9.1. Definition of Shrubs Concept. Groupings According to their Interest in the Garden
2.9.2. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations
2.9.3. Annuals and Biennials
2.9.4. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.10. Plant Species Classification of Planters. Ground Cover and Cespitosas, Aquatic plants and Ferns

2.10.1. Definition of the Concept of Ground Cover Plant. Groupings According to their Use in the Garden

2.10.1.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.10.2. Cespitose Species and Bamboos

2.10.2.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.10.3. Aquatic and Amphibious Species

2.10.3.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

2.10.4. Ferns

2.10.4.1. List of Species by Use, Climate, Soil, Water Requirements and Limitations

Module 3. Conservation of Green Spaces

3.1. The State of Conservation of Green Spaces

3.1.1. Status of the Service. Inventory of Personnel and Means and Relation with Surface Area and Typology
3.1.2. Difference Between Public and Private Spaces
3.1.3. Difference in Management According to Surface Areas
3.1.4. Management System: Public-Private-Mixed
3.1.5. Study of Current and Future Needs

3.2. Comprehensive Maintenance of Green Spaces

3.2.1. Objectives
3.2.2. Typology
3.2.3. Principles
3.2.4. Planning

3.3. Conservation Management

3.3.1. Management Plan Elaboration

3.3.1.1. Technical and Human Resources
3.3.1.2. Financial resources

3.3.2. Application Systems
3.3.3. Human Resources Management
3.3.4. Supply or Purchase Management

3.3.4.1. Public Production Nurseries
3.3.4.2. Plant Purchases

3.4. Public Parks and Gardens Services

3.4.1. Service Structure
3.4.2. Resources
3.4.3. Roles and Responsibilities
3.4.4. Integration or Independence in Supramunicipal Structures
3.4.5. Strengths and Weaknesses

3.5. Park and Garden Service Companies

3.5.1. Structure Depending on the Type of Customers. Public or Private
3.5.2. Resources
3.5.3. Roles and Responsibilities
3.5.4. Integration or Independence in Construction Companies
3.5.5. Strengths and Weaknesses

3.6. Conservation Work

3.6.1. Description and List of Conservation Activities
3.6.2. Chronology of Responsible Actions
3.6.3. Human and Material Resources Required for Each Task
3.6.4. Minimum Resource Requirements in Terms of Quality and Type of Space and Surface Area
3.6.5. Programming and Annual Planning of Resources and Activities

3.7. The Trees

3.7.1. Basic Arboriculture Concepts
3.7.2. Conservation Work
3.7.3. Pruning Trends and Errors
3.7.4. Differences in the Evolution of Urban Trees in Public Spaces Depending on the Location
3.7.5. Risk Assessment Systems
3.7.6. Urban Tree Management Systems
3.7.7. Master Plans for Urban Tree Planting

3.8. Landscaping Staff Training

3.8.1. Gardening Schools
3.8.2. Ongoing Training
3.8.3. Specialty Programs

3.9. Quality of Service Management

3.9.1. Objectives for the Customer, Public or Private
3.9.2. Integrated Quality Plan

3.9.2.1. Certification Standards

3.9.3. Integrated Environmental Management Plan
3.9.4. Certification Standards
3.9.5. Waste Management

3.10. Risk Prevention

3.10.1. Regulations
3.10.2. Identification, Estimation
3.10.3. Risk Assessment
3.10.4. Risk Prevention Plan

Delve dynamically into the didactic material in the administrative conditions required for the design of landscape projects”