Duration
36h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in landscape architect | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The basic concepts of landscape ecology, such as spatial scale, spatial pattern, landscape composition, landscape configuration, the analysis of patch shape and area and patch dispersion. Theoretical courses are followed by theoretical or field-based group exercises to illustrate the explained concepts. Course contents may modify as a function of scientific or educational opportunities or constraints.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, students will be able to understand and use the basic concepts of landscape ecology with regard to landscape pattern while taking into account the spatial scale applied.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic course of ecology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching ex cathedra, supported by powerpoint presentations. Individual or group exercises to illustrate the concepts and calculations on the computer. Field exercise(s). Activities can change as a function of scientific or educational opportunities or constraints.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face lectures for the theoretical courses and for the field excursion. Individual and group exercises on the computer (self-planning but compulsory participation).
Recommended or required readings
Readings and course notes will be communicated during the lectures by means of the MyULg system. A significant part will be in english.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam of the theoretical courses and the reports of the exercises. Assessment of the reports of the exercises. Evaluation details (contribution of the different parts) will be explained during the lectures.
Work placement(s)
None.
Organizational remarks
Presence at the theoretical courses is recommended. Every student has to understand well all aspects of the exercises, also for the group exercises.
Contacts
Professor Jan BOGAERT
j.bogaert@uliege.be
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