Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Organization

TTK Department of Environmental and Landscape Geography

Code

landscres2l18gm

Title

Landscape research 2

Usual semester

Autumn

Published semester

2026/27/1

ECTS

3

Language

en

Learning outcomes

The course ’Landscape Research 2’ provides an overview of historical and ecological aspects of landscapes, emphasizing the impact of agriculture, water regulation, forestry, and mining.

Course content

Students gain skills in using historical maps, GIS, and remote sensing, as well as applying AI in visual reconstruction. The program highlights the integration of traditional ecological knowledge and approaches to sustainable management. Competences include critical analysis, landscape reconstruction, and practical field mapping methods.

Assessment method

Successful completion of 2 tests, submission of 1 report

Bibliography

Crumley, C. L. (Ed.). (1994). Historical ecology: Cultural knowledge and changing landscapes. School of American Research Press. Forman, R. T. T., & Godron, M. (1986). Landscape ecology. Wiley. Huntington, H. P. (2000). Using traditional ecological knowledge in science: methods and applications. Ecological applications, 10(5), 1270-1274. Jakab, G., Magyari, E., Jakab, B., & Timár, G. (2025). A Powerful Approach in Visualization: Creating Photorealistic Landscapes with AI. Land, 14(7), 1430.

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