GIS in Ecology

Recommended Prerequisites

Students are required to have prior knowledge of GIS software.Furthermore, some proficiency in using spreadsheets and databases would be beneficial. Basic knowledgeof population dynamics of species in landscapes is recommended.

Teaching Methods

Lectures: tutorial lectures and practical exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Students understand the fundamental difference between geometric objects such as polygons, lines, pointsand grids, understand geographic coordinate systems, can process and organise raw spatial data to generate geometric objects, have learnt how to find and work with Open Access datasets such as base mapsand climate data, can analyse spatial data to study population dynamics, and have gained extensive experience presenting thematic maps to a range of users.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Spatial data will be provided, either in raw form or as processed geometric objects. Geometric objects will be organised in geodatabases and linked with non-spatial data. These geodatabases will be used for the spatial analysis of population data. For the final assignment students can use their own data, if preferred.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Paulo Filipe Afonso de Sousa

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 100.0%

Bibliography

Several papers in indexed journal and books, which change every year, and that will be provided during the course.