BIOS5210 – Methods of Gradient Analysis
Course description
Course content
The course provides a theoretical background for the methods used for analysis of species-gradient relationships. Ordination and constrained ordination methods are particularly emphasised, and an introduction to geostatistical methods (methods for analysis of spatial structure) is given. Theory is accompanied by practicals. The participants are encouraged to bring their own data.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should:
- have sufficient knowledge of gradient analysis techniques to enable them to understand and critically evaluate methodlogical usage in published papers, and to be able to analyse own data.
Admission to the course
Students admitted at UiO must?apply for courses?in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may?apply to take this course as a single course student.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The courses BIOS5210 and BIOS9210 have joint admission. Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:
1. PhD students and master students at the MN faculty who have the course as part of the approved curriculum.
2. Other PhD students and visiting PhD students.
3. Students with admission to single courses on master’s level and exchange students
Applicants are ranked by credits in each group; all applicants within 1st rank before applicants in 2nd etc. If admission is limited to a fixed number of participants, admission will be decided by drawing lots for students who are ranked equally.
Recommended previous knowledge
Practical experience with R statistical software is recommended.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with BIOS9210 – Methods of Gradient Analysis.
- 10 credits overlap with BIO4021 – Methods of Gradient Analysis (continued).
- 10 credits overlap with BIO9021 – Methods of Gradient Analysis (continued).
Teaching
- Lectures?
- software tutorials
- practical exercises
You have to attend on at least 80% of the lectures.
Attendance at the first lecture is mandatory, also for those on the waiting list. You will lose your seat on the course if notice is not given to the student administration?studieinfo@ibv.uio.no?prior to the first lecture.
The course is only given if three or more students meet at the first lecture.
Examination
A final oral exam which counts 100 % towards the final?grade.
Mandatory course work must be approved before the student can attend the exam.?
It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: BIO4021 – Methods of Gradient Analysis (continued), BIO9021 – Methods of Gradient Analysis (continued) and BIOS9210 – Methods of Gradient Analysis.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F?is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.