Universität Wien

300129 UE GIS applications for Biologists and Ecologists (2017W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Block im Februar 2017

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Meeting at the 4th of October 2017 at 14:00 in the Seminar Room Limnology, UZA I. The course will take place on block during one week in February 2018, from 8.30am to 7pm.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

An introduction to the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in the context of biological applications, such as mapping of field data, inclusion of remote sensing data, such as air photographs and satellite images, the use of digital elevation models and simple applications of distributed hydrological models.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be 3 excercises every session that every student needs to complete at his/her own computer. In additon an written Exam will be held on Friday afternoon. Excesises and exams will count 50% each for the final grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

All projects need to be completed with pass within 2 weeks following the course; Exam needs to be passed (50% of points).

Examination topics

Exam will cover all topics of the course.

Reading list

No additional Literature is reqired

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MBO 7, MZO W-9

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