LAD-30306 Inventory Techniques for Land Dynamics

Course

Credits 6.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures10
Learning supported by IT12
Practical extensively supervised20
Practical intensively supervised40
Problem-based learning12
Course coordinator(s)dr. ir. JJ Stoorvogel
Lecturer(s)dr. ir. JJ Stoorvogel
dr. JM Schoorl
Examiner(s)dr. ir. JJ Stoorvogel

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

Introduction Geo-Information Science (GRS-10306)

Contents:

A variety of new data sources (e.g., digital elevation models, remote sensing images), tools (e.g., GIS, sensors) and techniques (e.g., geostatistics and modeling) have become available for the inventory of natural resources. In this course we will familiarize students with the data, tools and techniques, and show how they can be used in modern and in more traditional inventory techniques (following for example the soil survey manual). An important element of the course is the practical use of natural resource data for the planning of inventory programs.

Learning outcomes:

Students are expected to:
- acquire basic knowledge about scale and spatial variability;
- understand te principles of aerial photo interpretation to support natural resource inventory;
- understand and be able to implement GIS concepts and theory;
- use various tools (e.g. GIS and geostatistics) for i) the planning and execution of natural resource inventory, and ii) the analysis of natural resource data;
- be capable to study spatial variability through basic geostatistical techniques and be able to apply the results for sampling strategies and interpolation.

Activities:

- basic concepts of natural resource inventory and specific techniques (aerial photo interpretation, GIS, and geostatistics) will be explained on the basis of a range of practical exercises;
- theory and techniques will be applied in a range of case studies that are presented at the end of the course (oral and written report).

Examination:

Presence and participation is compulsory. Examination is based on weekly tests (including essays and presentations 50%), and a final exam (50%).

Literature:

The notes: "Inventory of natural resources" will be used. These notes are available at the beginning of the practical.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Compulsory for: MEESoil ScienceMScB: Land Science1MO
Restricted Optional for: MGIGeo-Information ScienceMSc1MO