Remote Sensing in Nature Management
The subject is reserved for students in the Master's program in Biological Sciences. Qualified single-course students may gain access if there is capacity (first come, first served). Please contact the academic advisor for further information.
Knowledge
The students will acquire:
- Advanced knowledge in remote sensing and GIS-based methods used in nature management.
- Insights into wavelength ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum that are important for nature management purposes.
- Thorough knowledge of data collection with sensors carried by drones, aircraft, and satellites.
Skills
- Independent use of GIS and remote sensing data in nature management and research.
- Select the appropriate remote sensing data for a given nature manangement or research challenge
- Work independently with theoretical and practical use of various sensors associated with drones, and implement operations with unmanned aerial vehicles in accordance with laws and regulations.
General competence:
- Apply knowledge and skills to solve various problems within nature management.
- Communicate knowledge to the general public and professionals about the use of remote sensing in nature management.
Compound assessment, grading scale Letter grades
- Compulsory participation. Approved/ Not approved.
- Oral examination, 30 minutes, comprises 40% of the grade, grading scale A-F.
- Take- home examination, individual, 10 days, comprises 60% of the grade, grading scale A-F.
Home exam: All aids are allowed.
Oral exam: The use of computer is allowed during the oral exam.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
GEO5003 - Remote Sensing in Nature Management - 7.5 credits
