Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Land Use Change
Course Number:
AB_1106
Course Description:
The interactions between earth and economics that steer changes in land use are central to this course. Socio-economic processes, spatial policy and bio-physical conditions determine the way humans use the surface of the earth. These driving forces are active at various scale levels and they are often interrelated, making the analysis of land-use change a complex issue. Moreover, changes in land use (in)directly affect the social and physical environment in which humans live, creating feedback loops in the dynamics of land-use change. In order to understand the mechanisms of change and the impact of policies, researchers and practitioners have turned their attention to formulating models that simulate land-use dynamics. These land-use change models help us to understand the characteristics and interdependencies of the components that constitute spatial systems, provide valuable insights into possible future land-use configurations and develop policies that contribute to sustainable land use.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (11).pdf
