Duration
8h Th, 8h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in forests and natural areas engineering (120 ECTS) | 2 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 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 pattern and its dynamics. 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. Elements of urban ecology will also be treated. Next to the theoretical exercices, a field exercise will be organized. The contents of the course can change as a function of scientific or educational opportunities or constraints.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, student will be able (i) to understand and use the concepts of landscape spatial pattern; (ii) to understand and use indices of landscape pattern; (iii) to interpret the consequences of landscape pattern for landscape ecological functioning.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Course of "Landscape ecology concepts". Basic course of ecology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Given the evolution of the covid-19 crisis, the probable transition from code yellow to code orange in the short term and the desire of our faculty to treat all students on an equal base, also those who will be affected by the coronavirus or those who no longer dare to go to the campus, it was decided to replace the theory lessons with audio files that explain in detail the powerpoint files about the theory. A question and answer session will also be organized to remove any remaining concerns about the theory.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Given the evolution of the covid-19 crisis, the probable transition from code yellow to code orange in the short term and the desire of our faculty to treat all students on an equal base, also those who will be affected by the coronavirus or those who no longer dare to go to the campus, it was decided to replace the theory lessons with audio files that explain in detail the powerpoint files about the theory. A question and answer session will also be organized to remove any remaining concerns about the theory.
Individual and group exercises on the computer (self-planning but compulsory participation). Seminars. Individual or group readings of scientific articles in english.
Recommended or required readings
Readings and course notes will be communicated during the lectures and provided by 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. Assessment of the individual readings at the oral exam. Evaluation details will be communicated in the classroom.
Depending on the evolution of the covid-19 crisis, a choice will be made between a face-to-face oral examination and a remote oral examination.
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 which are organized by the students themselves.
The organizational arrangements, educational activities and content of this course may change as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
Contacts
Professor Jan BOGAERT (j.bogaert@uliege.be)