6EV324 Analysis of spatial animal data

    • Course code
      6EV324
    • Number of credits
      2,5
    • Teaching semester
      2024 Spring
    • Language of instruction
      English
    • Campus
      Evenstad
Course content

Different analyses methods of spatial point data in GIS and R: movement parameters, home range analyses, resource selection models.

Learning Outcome

A student with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge

Student

  • has a basic understanding of the application of GIS in wildlife ecology
  • has thorough knowledge about the applications and limitations of different home range estimators
  • understands the concept of habitat selection and resource selection modelling
Skills

Student

  • can apply different home range estimators
  • can extract habitat information from GIS-maps
  • is able to conduct resource selection modelling
General competence

Student

  • has a thorough understanding of spatial data and analyses
  • can apply simple mixed models in ecology
  • can work with advanced spatial analyses in GI
Teaching and working methods

Lectures, computer exercises

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Written assignment
ECTS - A-F
Form of assessment

Written scientific report

Reading list

Course name in Norwegian Bokmål: 
Analysis of spatial animal data
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology
Department
Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management
Area of study
Matematisk-naturvitenskapelige fag/informatikk
Programme of study
Master in Applied Ecology
Course level
Second degree level (500-HN)