The course is an introduction to spatial modelling, to the different types of models and to spatial statistics that allows students to deepen these different aspects in their Master Cursus. It is based on a lot of different application examples mainly coming from the fields of geography and geology. The course favours the interpretation rather than the technique.
Practical sessions include exercices related to simulation models, empirical statistical models (spatial regressions), spatial autocorrelation and spatial interpolation (statistical surfaces).
Oral exam (theory; 50% of final mark) and practical exam on computer (50% of final mark).
The first question of the oral exam must be prepared in advance. Instructions for this first question will be posted on Webcampus during the semester. Other unprepared questions will be asked during the oral exam.
Unjustified absence at practical sessions or failure to submit a report will be penalised, both in the first and second session.
Theoretical and practical parts are two different learning activities. Each part can therefore be validated once the mark of 10/20 is reached.
The evaluation is similar for the second session.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Teaching focus | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Research focus | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Research focus | Standard | 1 | 4 | |
| Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Teaching focus | Standard | 1 | 4 | |
| Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Teaching focus | Standard | 2 | 4 | |
| Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Research focus | Standard | 2 | 4 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 3 | 4 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 3 | 4 |