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Advanced landscape ecology
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:18
Abstract
Deeper insights into Landscape Ecology with emphasis on the interdisciplinary character of the field, use Landscape Ecological insights and innovation for practical landscape management
Objective
Deeper insights into Landscape Ecology with emphasis on the interdisciplinary character of the field, use Landscape Ecological insights and innovation for practical landscape management
Content
The course builds upon the Bachelor course 701-0553-00 and deepens the understanding of Landscape Ecology. It emphasizes pattern and processes, use of spatial analysis, movement of species in space, up-scaling, new methods of ecological remote sensing including multispectral analysis, restoration ecology (rivers & terrestrial ecosystems) and its meaning for the landscape manager, advanced topics in species modeling and its application for nature and landscape protection. The course seeks to link theory with practical applications and is thus ideally suited for master student that aims at pursueing a career in landscape management. Many practical exercises are planned.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Course description is distributed every week
Literature
Learning Landscape Ecology, w. CD-ROM von Sarah E. Gergel, Monica G. Turner
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Advanced landscape ecology
Unterrichtssprache: Unterlagen Englisch, nach Bedarf Vorlesung Englisch
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2 h weekly |