Current active course description (last updated 2019/20)
Remote Sensing in Nature Management
GEO5020
Current active course description (last updated 2019/20)

Remote Sensing in Nature Management

GEO5020
The course is based on data collected from various sensors in satellites, planes and drones, and shows how this data material can be used in various issues related to nature management. The course emphasizes how such data can be analyzed and presented using GIS tools. The University's own drone-borne sensors are used in field work.

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.

Geographical information processing GEO220 or equivalent.

Knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge in GIS-based analytical methods used in nature management.
  • Specialized insights into wavelength ranges for electromagnetic radiation that are important in mapping of nature.
  • Thorough knowledge of data collection methods with sensors carried by drones, aircraft and satellites.

Skills

  • Independent use of vector and raster analyzes in research and development work.
  • Be critical of different sources of remote sensing data.
  • Work independently with theoretical and practical use of various sensors associated with drone, and implement RPAS operations in accordance with laws and regulations.

General competence:

  • Apply knowledge and skills by contributing new thinking / new methods to solve various problems within nature management.
  • Communicate knowledge to the general public and professionals about the use of remote sensing in nature management.
Semester fee and curriculum literature.
Elective
The teaching consists mainly of lectures and exercises, as well as project work. Exercises take place in fields and at GIS lab.
The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the universitys quality assurance system.
Students will get the opportunity for practical experience with operating drones.

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