701-0553-00L Landscape Ecology
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | F. Kienast, L. Pellissier |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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701-0553-00 G | Landschaftsökologie | 2 hrs |
| F. Kienast, L. Pellissier |
Catalogue data
Abstract | The course is an introduction to Landscape Ecology and Landscape Modelling and provides various practical applications of Landscape Ecology in nature and landscape management. |
Objective | The students are able - to explain and apply the concepts and methods of landscape analysis using examples, -to explain causes and effects of changes in landscape using examples and simulations, - to describe practical applications of Landscape Ecology in the management of nature and landscape. |
Content | Contents of the lecture: - important terms and concepts of Landscape Ecology, - analysis of landscape pattern (metrics), - landscape modelling, - perception of landscapes, - landscape inventories used for nature and landscape protection. |
Lecture notes | There is no script. Slides and other materials are provided on Moodle. |
Literature | Master students seeking recognition of this course in the Bologna process have to show adequate knowledge of the landscape ecology topics described above and have to read selected chapters of ****Landscape Ecology in Theory and Practice, M. G. Turner, R. H. Gardner and R. V. O'Neill, Springer-Verlag. Introduction, chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 |
Prerequisites / Notice | This lecture uses the flipped classroom concept. Students acquire major parts of the knowledge self-paced on the Moodle platform. Contact hours (approx. every 2nd week) deepen and complement the content with additional case studies, examples and discussions. It is advantageous but not required to have some GIS knowledge for this lecture and the practical 'Praktikum Wald und Landschaft' (spring semester) which is loosely linked with this lecture. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | F. Kienast, L. Pellissier |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 60 minutes |
Written aids | Keine, closed book Prüfung |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | MOODLE --> TORQUE --> Landscape Ecology |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Forest and Landscape | W |