Spatial Ecology

3 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Spatial ecology is concerned with spatial heterogeneity (pattern) on landscapes-what generates pattern, its characteristic scaling in space and time, and why it matters for populations, communities, and ecosystems. As essentially all agencies that manage land now profess an aim to manage functional, resilient, & sustainable landscapes, this course provides the foundational knowledge to support these applications in conservation planning and ecosystem management. The course consists of lectures, computational sessions, group exercises and discussions - emphasizing key concepts & applying these to real-world scenarios. Recommended prerequisite: Ecology; Statistics and R programming experience preferred.