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| PAYS0007-1 | Introduction to landscape analysis and modeling
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| Duration : | 12h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jan Bogaert |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The lectures can be divided in two parts, (i) a theoretical part in which a series of concepts and principles will be explained and (ii) a more applied part in which the students will have the opportunity to quantify and interpret landscape spatial patterns. The first part will be composed of the discussion of a series of concepts and techniques useful for the description and quantification of landscape configuration. This approach is based on the "pattern/process paradigm" which relates spatial pattern to landscape ecological processes, and on the "patch-corridor-matrix" landscape model, which divides landscape elements in three categories. Next to the theoretical part, a series of exercises (individual or in group) on the computer will be presented. The aim of the lectures is to develop a conceptual and academic course, in which the students are offered a series of techniques and notions useful for the quantification of spatial pattern and for its ecological interpretation. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, student will be able (i) to understand and use the concepts of landscape spatial pattern (configuration); (ii) to understand and use indices of landscape configuration; (iii) to interpret the consequences of landscape configuration for landscape ecological functioning. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Course of "Landscape ecology concepts"
Basic course of ecology. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Teaching ex cathedra, supported by powerpoint presentations. Individual or group exercises on the computer or in the field to illustrate the concepts and calculations. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face lectures for the theoretical courses and for the possible field excursion. Individual and group exercises on the computer (self-planning). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Readings and course notes will be communicated during the lectures. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam of the theoretical courses and the reports of the exercises. Assessment of the reports of the exercises. |
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Training(s) :
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| None. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| Presence at the theoretical courses is recommended. Every student has to understand well all aspects of the exercises, also for the group exercises. |
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Contacts :
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| Professor Jan BOGAERT (j.bogaert@ulg.ac.be)
Assistant Marie ANDRE (m.andre@ulg.ac.be) |
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