ECOS1088 Spatial land-use planning (3 cr)
Learning outcomes
After attending this course, the student knows what kind of spatial land-use planning problems can be solved with utilizing Zonation. The student can exemplify the conservation applications of the analysis. She/he masters the basic functions of the software, understands its functional principles, and is aware of the limitations of the analysis. The student is able to plan and conduct a simple Zonation analysis independently and knows how to acquire additional information through literature. Also, she/he is able to plan a more complicated analysis when supported by a more experienced collaborator.
Study methods
Lectures, literature, demonstrations, and practical exercise (group work).
Content
The theoretical background and practical applications of spatial land use planning. Specific examples for conservation planning. The course involves learning-by-doing with Zonation software, which gives tools to utilize spatial data analysis in land-use planning.
Prerequisites
Basic GIS skills (either course BENA4033 Basics of geoinformatics or corresponding experience in using a GIS software).