Geographic information systems in ecology
Course: ECOLOGY (Master) FULL-TIME
Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Title
Geographic information systems in ecology
Code
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
PR06 Know the latest methods and tools of environmental research, including methods and tools of mathematical and geoinformation
PRO8. Be able to communicate clearly and unambiguously professional knowledge, own justifications and conclusions to specialists and the general public.
PR11 Be able to use modern information resources on ecology, nature management and environmental protection
PR14. Apply new approaches to developing decision-making strategies in difficult unpredictable conditions.
PR18 Ability to use modern processing methods and
interpretation of information in conducting environmental research
PR20. Have the basics of environmental research and environmental expert assessment of environmental impact.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know - the basics of reflection and study of spatial location and relationships of natural and social phenomena.
2. Be able to - analyze and interpret the results of environmental research.
3. Have basic skills - work with reference books, work with PC.
Course content
Teaching of this discipline is aimed at theoretical and practical mastering by students of modern GIS research methodology, which includes obtaining data during field research, analysis of available information of Internet resources, data obtained using CP5 navigation and available data from Remote Sensing. Much attention is paid to the formation of the graduate's skills of practical work with GIS technologies.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Геоінформаційні системи в екології. - Електронний навчальний посібник / Під ред. Є. М.
Крижановського. - Вінниця : ВНТУ, 2014. -192 с.
2. Геоінформаційні системи в екології: методичні рекомендації / Упорядник Ю. В. Проценко -
К.: Геопринт, 2018. - 130 с.
3. ГІС в екологічних дослідженнях та природоохоронній справі: навч. посіб. / Ю. М.
Андрейчук. Т. С. Ямелинець. - - Львів : "Простір-М", 2015. — 284 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical and individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment:
1. Modular control work 1- PH 1.1-2.3. (block of topics of Section 1) - 20/10 points
2. Modular control work 2 - PH 1.1-2.3. (block of topics of Section 1) - 20/10 points
3. Practical work - RN I.1-4.1. - 50/25 points
4. Registration of results of independent work-- РН 1.1-4.1 - 10/5 points.
- final assessment: credit
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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