The aim of this course is to introduce the students from Human and Physical Geography to topics and technics in spatial analysis and modeling of urban and rural land use and related processes. We will start with a theoretical introduction of concepts and methods, with a focus on spatial analysis and modeling, discussing key papers and the state of the art of the discipline. In practical and theoretical sessions, the student will receive in-depth knowledge of the concept, method, and application of spatial analysis and modeling, using different tools and platforms depending on prior knowledge and interest (QGIS, R…). Participants will have the opportunity to explore and apply data for urban case studies (e.g. analysing demographic development and social segregation) and for Brandenburg (e.g expansion of organic farming, trade-offs between renewable energy and food production). The course has a research focus and is centered around two ongoing DFG research projects. Presentations and discussions with invited guest speakers will enrich the course program.
A small research project will be designed in group work and documented in a manuscript (final MAP).
Sessions will take place online (synchronous or asynchronous) in general. We will offer personal meetings to groups as far as possible.
What we expect:
- Basic knowledge in GIS and/or R
- Interest in deepening and extending the theoretical and practical knowledge in spatial analysis and modeling
- a computer/notebook with QGIS and R (and perhaps additional software) or remote access via SaaS (HU CMS) |
