2019-2020 / PAYS0006-2

Landscape ecology concepts

Duration

12h Th, 12h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in bioengineering2 crédits 
 Master in smart rurality (120 ECTS)2 crédits 

Lecturer

Jan Bogaert

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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, and/or the systemic approach. 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.

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

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

All theoretical lessons were given before confinement, so at this level there is nothing to report.
Regarding the practical exercices, they were designed to be carried out independently and in groups. Students are therefore invited to use digital tools for communication.

Assessment subjects

No changes.
Theoretical lessons were given before confinement.
The practical work can be completed independently.

Assessment methods

Oral exam using a digital platform. The student will not have to go to the university but is asked to be in a place with a suitable connection.
The student will be questioned by the professor in the same way as initially planned (2 course slides + practical work reports; max. 30 minutes)
Main change: open book exam instead of closed book exam.

Contacts

jan.bogaert@uliege.be (professor)
harold.strammer@uliege.be (assistant)

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

No changes.
Theoretical lessons were given before confinement.
The practical work can be completed independently.

Assessment methods

Oral exam using a digital platform. The student will not have to go to the university but is asked to be in a place with a suitable connection.
The student will be questioned by the professor in the same way as initially planned (2 course slides + practical work reports; max. 30 minutes)
Main change: open book exam instead of closed book exam.
Platform: Lifesize

Contacts

j.bogaert@uliege.be (professor)
harold.strammer@uliege.be (assistant)