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| PAYS0008-2 | Landscape analysis and modelling techniques
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| Duration : | 12h Th, 12h Pr |
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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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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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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 with regard to landscape dynamics and the analysis of the dynamics of its composition and configuration; and (ii) a more applied part in which the students will have the opportunity to quantify and interpret landscape pattern dynamics. 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 landscape pattern, its dynamics and its ecological interpretation. The reading and presentation of scientific articles will enable the study of concrete examples. Elements of urban ecology are discussed. The contents of the course can change due to scientific or educational opportunities or constraints. |
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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 dynamics and its quantification; (ii) to interpret the consequences of landscape pattern dynamics for landscape ecological functioning (iii) knowledge of basic concepts of urban ecology. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Courses of "Landscape ecology concepts" and "Introduction to the analysis and modelling of landscapes". 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. Seminars to illustrate current research in landscape analysis and modelling and in urbain ecology. Readings of scientific papers and presentation. Activities can change as a function of scientific or educational opportunities or constraints. |
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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 excursions. Individual and group exercises on the computer (self-planning but compulsory participation). Seminars. Individual or group readings of scientific articles in english and presentation. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Readings and course notes will be communicated during the lectures and provided by the MyULg system. A significant part will be in english. |
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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. Evaluation of the readings and their presentation. Assessment methods and criteria will be communicated in the classroom. |
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Work placement(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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