Study Programmes 2015-2016
GBLX2148-1  
Landscape, Ecosystem, Biodiversity
  • Landscape Quantitative Analysis
  • Restoration Ecology
Duration :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis : 12h Th, 12h Pr
Restoration Ecology : 24h Th, 12h AUTR
Number of credits :
Master in landscape architect (120 ECTS)6
Lecturer :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis : Jan Bogaert
Restoration Ecology : Grégory Mahy
Coordinator :
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Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
The course deals with a series of key concepts of landscape ecology useful to analyse objectively landscape dynamics and patterns. By means of theoretical courses, theoretical exercices and readings of scientific articles, concrete examples of quantitative landscape analyses are explained. The cours contents can change as a function of educational or scientific opportunities or constraints. For this course, landscape dynamics, landscape connectivity and landscape configuration will generally be emphasized.
Restoration Ecology
Ecological restoration is concerned with all the natural and assisted process that initiate or accelerate the resilience of damaged ecosystems. We will consider how ecological theory is used for facilitating ecosystem restoration. Planification, ethics and funding of ecogical restoration projects will be assesed through case studies and conferences.
Learning outcomes of the course :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
At the end of the course, students are able to explain and use a series of techniques and concepts related to a quantitative analysis of landscapes in an ecological context.
Restoration Ecology
At the end of the teaching, you should be able to : - Assess the integrity of an ecosystem and its biodiversity - Propose a strategy to restore damaged eccosystems taking into account financial, ethics and societals opportunities.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Basic course of ecology. Cours on the concepts of landscape ecology.
Restoration Ecology
Ecology basis
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Theoretical courses (powerpoint presentations), groupe or individual exercices, readings of scientific articles, seminars. Activities may change as a consequence of scientific or educational opportunities or constraints.
Restoration Ecology
Theory teaching Personnal lectures and class synthesis Conferences by external experts
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Face-to-face lectures for the theoretical courses. Individual and group exercises on the computer (self-planning). Readings (individually or by group but compulsory participation) of scientific articles in english. Seminars. Changes are possible as a function of educational or scientific opportunities or constraints.
Recommended or required readings :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Readings and course notes will be communicated during the lectures and will be provided by means of the MyULg system. A significant part will be in english.
Restoration Ecology
Paper portfolio provided during the period
Assessment methods and criteria :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Oral exam on the theoretical aspects, on the reports of the exercices and on the readings. The contribution of the different parts will be communicated during the lectures.
Restoration Ecology
Evaluation during the period based on practicals and seminars + quizz Porportion for each activities will be detailled at the begining of the period
Work placement(s) :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
None.
Organizational remarks :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Presence at the theoretical courses is recommended. Every student has to understand well all aspects of the exercises, also for the group exercises.
Contacts :
Landscape Quantitative Analysis
Professor Jan Bogaert (j.bogaert@ulg.ac.be) Assistant Marie André (m.andre@ulg;ac.be)
Restoration Ecology
Grégory MAHY Unité Biodiversité Paysage g. mahy@ulg.ac.be 081 62 22 45