Course: GIS in Landscape Ecology

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Course title GIS in Landscape Ecology
Course code EKO/GEK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Václavík Tomáš, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Bednář Marek, Ing.
  • Bednář Marek, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The course should help students of the ecology field (especially land ecology direction) to know some basic terms of GIS branch of science, to work practically with ArcGIS software with many practical themes, e.g. using landscape metrics, remote sensing, GPS processing, 3d visualization, elevation models.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Grafic and Art Activities
Learning outcomes
The course is a continuation of the course Geographical Information Systems from bachelor study. It extends students' knowledge especially by raster data processing. It introduces them to modern technologies of spatial data processing such as digital terrain models, 3D visualization, remote sensing, landscape metrics, and approaches of environmental modeling.
Knowledge, Application Recall basis terms: Recall the basic concepts: vector and raster model, elevation model, remote sensing, controlled and uncontrolled classification, vegetation indices, landscape metrics. Apply GIS in spatial problems solving.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite is knowledge of GIS at the level of the subject EKO / GISO, which can be completed in the category of elective courses for students who did not complete the course in the bachelor's degree.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Seminar Work

Passing both theoretical and practical GIS examination.
Recommended literature
  • Hlásny, T. (2007). Geografické informačné systémy priestorové analýzy. Poniky.
  • Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H., Collins, J. (2004). GPS Theory and Practice. Springer.
  • Kennedy, M. (2009). Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS: A Workbook Approach. New Jearsey.
  • Tuček, J. (1998). Geografické informační systémy : principy a praxe. Praha: Computer Press.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Landscape Protection and Creation (2021) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology and Ecology (2020) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Ecology and Environmental Protection (2021) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer