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Study Methods in Geoecology

Course code

MLG6060.LT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Geoökoloogilised uurimismeetodid

Course title in English

Study Methods in Geoecology

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To support the development of skills for preparing independent research in geosciences and choosing proper research methods.
To enable the students to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

Brief description of the course

The course covers research methods used in geosciences: cartographic methods, positioning, surveying, basics of sample collection, collecting, preserving and analysing water-, snow-, soil-, plant-, etc samples; research methods of water bodies and wetlands; dating possibilities and methods for various objects; landscape transect; research methods of soils; granulometry, geomorphology

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge of basic geoecological field work and indoor methods and ability to use them;
- can choose an optimal method for solving a geoecological problem.

Teacher

Reimo Rivis PhD, Katre Luik MSc

Prerequisite course 1

Basics of General Geography (MLG6001.LT)

The course is a prerequisite

Field Work in Physical Geography (MLG6061.LT)
Field Works of Landscape Hydrology (MLG6049.LT)

Study programmes containing that course