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701-0553-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-ARCH , D-USYS

Landscape Ecology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Loïc Pellissier, Dr. Simona Gradinaru, Fabian Fopp
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:51

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: - analyse the physical and perceived characteristics of landscapes using examples - explain changes in land-use and their effects on biodiversity and society - apply landscape ecological theory, methods and tools in practice

Content

Contents of the lecture: - important terms and concepts of Landscape Ecology, - analysis of landscape pattern (metrics), - landscape modelling, - perception of landscapes, - application of landscape ecology concepts in planning

Resources

Lecture Notes

The course is offered via a MOOC (Edx) and Moodle Course.

Literature

listed in the MOOC

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
- The grade for the performance assessment will consist 100% of a 5-6 page disposition (content as specified) for a research paper on any topic in the course (equivalent to a disposition for a bachelor's thesis).- Pre-determined activities in the MOOC, on Moodle and in person (quizzes, uploading information, presentation of a poster, small group work, etc.) are mandatory and will be graded pass/fail. They are mandatory but do not affect the grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Landscape Ecology No time listed 2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Umweltnaturwissenschaften Bachelor
    • Systemvertiefung
      • Wald und Landschaft (Die folgenden Lehrveranstaltungen werden als Vorbereitung für die Systemvertiefung Wald und Landschaft besonders empfohlen: 701-0266-00L Einführung in die Dendrologie (HS) 701-0951-00L GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien (HS) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (FS) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (FS) Diese sollten bereits im zweiten Studienjahr erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.)
  • Landschaftsarchitektur Master