• Methods for the valuation of landscapes using the ecosystem service paradigm
• How to quantify landscape attributes using landscape metrics
• Methods to assess user conflicts in ecologically sensitive landscapes
• How to use satellite data to detect landscape changes
• Philosophical aspects of landscapes, land ethics and conservation
• Theories of landscape perception and place attachment
• Ecology in the context of urban landscapes
• Statistical analysis with R
• How to work with spatial data and GIS

Unit 1 - Landscape Ecology Foundations
This unit introduces you to the definitions and important concepts of Landscape Ecology. It also explores the forces that shape our landscapes.

1.1 Introduction to Landscape Ecology
1.2 Drivers of Landscape Patterns

Unit 2 - Land System Modelling
This unit focuses on quantitative assessments and the modelling of landscapes, mostly from a natural science perspective.

2.1 Theory: Landscape Modelling
2.2 Case Study: Oil Exploration and Rare Plant Conservation
2.3 Theory: Landscape Metrics
2.4 Case Study: The Impacts of Transport Infrastructure in Iran on Wildlife Habitat
2.5 Theory: Remote Sensing

2.6 Case Study:Urbanisationin the Maldives

2.7 Case Study: Snow on Arctic Sea Ice

Unit 3 - Landscape and Society
This unit focuses on the socio-economic aspects of landscape science and the interface between people and the environment.

3.1 Theory: Landscape Perception
3.2 Case study: Renewable Energy and Landscape Conflicts
3.3 Theory: Ecosystem Services and Valuation
3.4 Case study: Land Ethics
3.5 Theory: Urban Ecology and Urban Green Infrastructure
3.6 Case study: Urban Ecology in Bangalore