Course detail

Introduction to permaculture design 2

FaVU-1UPD2Acad. year: 2022/2023

The course builds on the more theoretical Introduction to Permaculture Design 1, which is also its prerequisite. In the summer semester we will try to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the winter semester. As winter turns to spring and the beginning of summer, we will attempt to establish our own community experimental permaculture bed, but we will also take several field trips to places where the principles of permaculture design are being used functionally. Beyond that, we will continue to explore the application of possible principles from social permaculture, not only within our study group. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. MgA. Barbora Klímová, ArtD.

Department

Environment Studio (AEN)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Completion of the course should help students with practical application of the basic principles of permaculture design, both in their own work and in other activities. In addition, students will learn the basics of subsistence farming and an environmentally friendly approach to their surroundings. 

Prerequisites

Introduction to permaculture design 1.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Seminars and workshops accompanied with field trips.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit will be awarded on the basis of attendance (obligation to attend at least one excursion in the case of two arranged excursions, or two in the case of three arranged excursions) and active participation in the class. 

Course curriculum

The specific structure of individual meetings will be shaped by the area of interest of the students, the course of the "gardening season", the weather and, last but not least, the availability of individual sites selected as excursion destinations.  

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course Introduction to Permaculture Design 2 is to introduce students to the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired in the winter semester during the course Introduction to Permaculture Design 1, which is followed by this course. 

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Teaching takes place in the classrooms of FFA BUT, the exteriors of the faculty, but also in the form of excursions to selected sites with the functional principles of permaculture design. Teaching will take place once every two weeks in 2-4 hour blocks, and in addition we will take 2-3 field trips. Students will be informed of the detailed progress of the semester and any changes in advance, directly by the instructor. The minimum attendance is 85%. Make-up work for missed classes will be in the form of alternative assignments as agreed with the teacher. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) 

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

D’Alisa G, Demaria F, Kallis G. DEGROWTH: A Vocabulary for a New Era. Routledge; 2015. 212 s. ISBN: 9781138000773
Fowkes M, Fowkes R.: Art and sustainability. In Morray J., Cawthorne G., Dey C. & . Andrew C., editors. Enough for all forever: A handbook for learning about sustainability. Champaign, Illinois: Common Ground, 2012. s. 215-228.
Hemenway T. The Permaculture City: Regenerative Design for Urban, Suburban, and Town Resilience. Vermont: Chelsea Green Publishing Company; 2015. 288 s. ISBN: 1603585265
Holmgren D. Permakultura: Principy a cesty nad rámec trvalé udržitelnosti. Svojanov: PermaLot; 2006. 296 s. ISBN: 80-239-8125-0
Johanisová N. Růst či nerůst? Sedmá generace. 22. února 2011; 20(1): 3-5.
Macnamara L. People & Permaculture. England: Permanent Publications; 2012. 295 s. ISBN: 978-1-85623-087-2
Mollison B, Holmgren D. Permaculture One. A Perenial Agriculture for Human Settlements. Transworld Publishers; 1978. 128 s. ISBN: 0552980609
Mollison B. Permaculture: A Designers' Manual. Australia: Tagari Publications; 1988. 574 s. ISBN: 0908228015
Mollison B. Permaculture Two: Practical Design for Town and Country in Permanent Agriculture. Australia: Tagari Publications; 1979. 150 s. ISBN: 0908228007
Smith R, Hertzberg M, Westphal R. A Consensus Handbook: Co-operative decision-making for activists, co-ops and communities. England: Seeds for Change Lancaster Co-operative ltd; 2013. 224 s. ISBN: 978-0957587106

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme VUM Master's

    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Practical class

16 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. et MgA. Martin Žák

Field trip

12 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. MgA. Barbora Klímová, ArtD.