Landscape ecology
Course: Transboundary Environmental Cooperation
Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet
Title
Landscape ecology
Code
ВБ 2.05
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
Explain the features
organization of geographic
space depending on it
physical and geographical
features, fig
landscape
structures. (PRN3).
Determine the main ones
characteristics, processes,
history and composition
landscape shell and
its components. (PRN7).
Analyze composition and structure
natural and sociospheres that
are included in the sphere of interests
cross-border,
regional and local
projects on different
spatio-temporal
scales for
ensuring a successful
ecological
cooperation. (PRN9).
16. Identify factors that
determine the formation
landscape and biological
diversity on different
spatiotemporal
levels. (PRN16).
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the disciplines "Landscape Science", "Soil Science", "Biogeography",
"Fundamentals of geoecology", "Geomorphology", "Educational practice on processing methods
geographic information"
2. To know the basic theoreti4. Know the capabilities of GIS for mapping, analysis, assessment of landscapes and ecosystems and
to be able to apply them to solve the problems of landscape protection, landscape and
territorial planning, international cooperation in the mentioned fields.
3. To know the main theoretical principles and methods of ecology and geoecology for the selection of structures
ecosystems, analysis of their dynamics, resistance to external influences.
4. Know the capabilities of GIS for mapping, analysis, assessment of landscapes and ecosystems and
to be able to apply them to solve the problems of landscape protection, landscape and
territorial planning, international cooperation in the mentioned fields.
Course content
The course consists of two content modules. The first module is devoted to the general
methodological and conceptual foundations of landscape ecology and landscape analysis
topical and choric scale levels. The second module covers issues of choric,
dynamic and applied landscape ecology.
The functional block of the discipline involves the mastery of such components as ability
apply basic knowledge of natural sciences and information technologies, ability
apply quantitative methods in the study of landscapes, the ability to independently
identify and analyze landscape and environmental problems at the local and
regional scale levels, apply this knowledge and skills for planning purposes,
assessment, landscape protection and international cooperation on these issues.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Гродзинський М.Д. Ландшафтна екологія: Підручник. – К.: Знання, 2013. - 424 с.
2. Гродзинський М.Д. Пізнання ландшафту: місце і простір / У 2-х т. – Київ, 2005. – Т.1. - 431
с., Т.2 - 503 с.
3. Круглов І.С. Трансдисциплінарна геоекологія - Львів: ЛНУ ім І Франка, 2020. - 292 с.
4. Гавриленко О.П. Циганок Є.Ю. Оптимізація функцій міських природоохоронних
територій: соціологічне дослідження. Вісник Кам'янець-Подільського національного
університету імені Івана Огієнка. Серія екологія. – 2018. – Вип. 3.
С. 31-46.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
occupation,
analytical work
presentation,
solution
specific tasks
and seminar situations
class, discussion,
solution
specific tasks
and situations
Assessment methods and criteria
test, performance of creative analytical and calculation works, coursework
work, exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline