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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Analysis of landscape structure using GIS Methods for assessing landscape heterogeneity (landscape metrics) Identification of ecological corridors and landscape fragmentation Spatial analysis of territorial development Field GIS and mobile data collection in the landscape Monitoring of vegetation and water features Practical field exercises using ArcGIS Field Maps / QField Citizen science, crowdsourcing, and participatory mapping in landscape planning Participatory GIS and citizen science in environmental projects Use of crowdsourced data for mapping landscape changes Modeling environmental threats in the landscape Popularization of professional topics and communication of GIS outputs Visualization of landscape processes and interactive cartography Project work: Analysis and design of a GIS solution for a specific landscape issue
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Practicum
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to develop advanced applied competencies in the use of Geographic Information Systems for landscape management, environmental protection and the planning of environmental measures. The course builds on GIS and Remote Sensing for Environmental Protection and Landscape Management and is designed as a practice-oriented course that emphasises independent and team-based work with complex spatial data in real-world application contexts. Students learn to analyse landscape processes, assess alternative management interventions, design and evaluate environmental measures, and interpret analytical results as inputs for professional decision-making. An integral part of the course consists of visits to applied professional institutions active in nature conservation and environmental protection, enabling students to confront analytical approaches with real decision-making processes and professional roles. Emphasis is placed on the strategic use of GIS, critical evaluation of data, reflection on uncertainty and analytical limitations, and the ability to justify chosen approaches in specific management and planning situations. The course supports the transfer of acquired competencies into professional practice as well as into students' own research and applied projects.
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Prerequisites
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Students will understand the principles of GIS in the analysis of landscape processes and landscape management. They will gain knowledge of spatial analyses focused on landscape structures and landscape dynamics. Students will be able to apply GIS and Remote Sensing to monitor changes in land cover and assess environmental threats. They will learn methods for analyzing satellite imagery and conducting risk assessments in the landscape. Students will acquire skills to work effectively with field GIS technologies. They will be able to collect spatial data in the field and integrate it into GIS analyses. Students will understand the importance of citizen science, crowdsourcing, and participatory mapping in landscape planning. They will learn to use participatory GIS to involve the public in decision-making processes. Students will gain skills in popularizing GIS outputs for a general audience. They will learn to present data effectively using visualizations, interactive maps, and story maps.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Presentation of group work
By completing the course, the student will strengthen their digital competence. By completing the course, the student will strengthen their competence in solving environmental problems in the landscape. By completing the course, the student will strengthen their competence in teamwork and communication of professional outputs.
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Recommended literature
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DANGERMOND, J. The Power of Where: A Geographic Approach to the World's Greatest Challenges. Redlands: Esri Press, 2024.
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FIELD, K. Cartography. The Definitive Guide to Making Maps. Redlands: Esri Press, 2018.
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LONGLEY, P. A., GOODCHILD, M. F., MAGUIRE, D. J. & RHIND, D. W. Geographic Information Systems and Science. Hoboken: Wiley, 2015.
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