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BIO4021 - Methods of Gradient Analysis

Course content

The course provides a theoretical background for the methods used for analysis of species-gradient relationships. Ordination and constrained ordination methods are particularly emphasised, and an introduction to geostatistical methods (methods for analysis of spatial structure) is given. Theory is accompanied by practicals. The participants are encouraged to bring their own data.

Learning outcomes

To give the participants sufficient knowledge of gradient analysis techniques to enable them to understand and critically evaluate methodlogical usage in published papers, and to be able to analyse own data.

Admission

PhD-students must register for BIO9021 - Methods of Gradient Analysis. Please contact the student administration office.

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO2150 - Biostatistics and Study Design or corresponing basic knowledge of biostatistics. Practical experience with R statitical software is an advantage.
MNLAB0020 - Introduction to laboratory and field safety. You are also encouraged to follow the precourse arrangede two days before the main course starts.

Overlap

10 credits against BIO9021 - Methods of Gradient Analysis.

Teaching

This is an 7 days intensive course, starting on Thursday and continuing out the week after. You have to meet on at least 80% of the lectures.

There will be arranged a precourse over two days 6th and 7th of March, from 9 to 18 o clock at room 4512. It is higly recommended that you follow this.

This course uses Fronter.

Exam information

One oral exam at the end of the course.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject offer new examination in the beginning of the
subsequent term for candidates who where sick (this must be legitimated), withdraw during an ordinary
examination or failed an ordinary examination. For general information
about new examination, see reglement for utsatt og ny eksamen ved MN-fakultetet
and the english version of the examination rules.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

Periodic evaluation Spring 2012.

Other information

The course is only given if three or more students meet on the first lecture.

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