Course detail

Introduction to permaculture design 2

FaVU-1UPD2Acad. year: 2024/2025

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.

Entry knowledge

Introduction to permaculture design 1.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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. 
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) 

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. 
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. 

Study aids

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 VUM_B Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    4 year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme DES_M Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

4 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Practical class

12 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Field trip

8 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer