BIO4110 – Ecological GIS modelling
Course description
Course content
The course gives an introduction to use of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) in ecological modelling. The course will contain some theoretical aspects of GIS and practical analyses. GIS models for marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems will be covered. The course will also cover GIS modelling on both regional and local scales. Main subjects will be terrain analyses, spatial statistics, interpolation methods, prediction modelling, least cost path analyses and visualisation (incl. 3D).
Learning outcome
To provide knowledge and experience on how GIS is used in ecological modelling. The course will give an introduction to the most promising GIS methods in ecological research. A main focus will also be on how to operate GIS on the computer.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
PhD-students have to register to BIO9110. Please contact the Students office at the Biological institute to do this. PhD-students on other institutions have to apply for status as a visiting PhD-student, read more about how to apply here
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
BIO1000 – Elementary Biology (discontinued), BIO2100 – General Ecology (continued), BIO2150A – Biostatistics (discontinued), and BIO4021 – Methods of Gradient Analysis (continued).
Teaching
The course consists of lectures (15 h), computing laboratory work (15 h) and a project work (30 h). All laboratory work is mandatory, but a maximum of 20% absence is accepted.
This subject uses Fronter.
Examination
To pass the course you have to:
- get approved mandatory participation on the computer laboratory
- pass the laboratory journals
- pass the project work
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Information on how to complain on a grade can be found here
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Information on how to apply for special facilities can be found here
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.
Periodic evaluation Autumn 2009 og 2011.
Other
Three or more students have to follow the course if it is to be lectured.