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Syllabus

SG0227 Remote Sensing and Forest Inventory, 15.0 Credits

Fjärranalys och skoglig inventering

Subjects

Forest Science Biology Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Inventory	5.0	0002
Project	3.0	0003
Remote Sensing	7.0	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent 120 credits at basic level of which at least

- 90 credits within forest sciences or

- 90 credits in biology or

- 90 credits in natural resource management.

and

- 5 credits GIT and 5 credits statistics

and

- English 6.

Objectives

The course give the student theoretical and practical knowledge of working with data from remote sensing and field inventory and how these are combined to address issues connected to forestry and forest ecosystems.

On completion of the course the student should be able to:

• Account for aims and methods for data collection via remote sensing and field inventory with the aim of addressing issues in forestry and forest ecosystems.

• explain the physical bases of remote sensing of vegetation in general and forests in particular.

• explain and apply the stages in processing of remote sensing data, collect and prepare data, pre-processing, classification, estimation and discover changes and estimation of reliability for different remote data sources and integrated field inventory data.

• choose and motivate appropriate data sources and methods with consideration to application, scale, data quality and cost, and critically evaluate the derived information.

• independently plan, carry out and analyse real inventories appropriate for forest companies and organisations which are active within forestry and nature conservation.

• identify development trends for remote sensing and forest inventory both in Sweden and internationally.

Content

The course includes the theories via lectures and literature and applications, including computer exercises, that are used within remote sensing and forest inventory, how these data sources are integrated and their use in different applications from the forest companies’ inventories to global inventories of greenhouse gases. Common remote sensing data are air images and laser scanning data. Furthermore, guest lectures by individuals from forest companies, student-run seminars for advanced understanding of the course content and knowledge of research are included in Sweden and internationally via use of scientific writings and contact with researchers. The course is concluded with joint project work regarding remote sensing and field inventory are combined to retrieve information which highlight special issues. The course also includes processing of remote sensing data and data collection for ecological and environmental applications, connected to Sweden’s environmental monitoring program (e. g., the National Forest Inventory and National Inventory of Landscapes in Sweden- NILS). The course is concluded with joint project work regarding remote sensing and field inventory are combined to retrieve information which highlight special issues. Compulsory components are exercises, seminars, group assignments, examinations and the final examination.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Participation in compulsory parts. Approved written exams. Approved project work and oral and written presentation.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses

cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further

strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are

welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead

to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.

Responsible department

Department of Forest Resource Management