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Physical Address: Department of Geography and Planning Arts & Sciences 208 University at Phone: 518-591-8563 Email: mcalef@albany.edu |
Mailing Address: Department of Geography and Planning Arts & Sciences 218 University at |
Joint Appointment with the Department of Informatics
Adjunct Appointment
with the Department of Biological Sciences
(Biodiversity, Conservation
& Policy and Ecology, Evolution
& Behavior)
I am interested in modeling and analyzing landscape dynamics
using statistics and GIS (Geographic Information Systems). For the past several
years, my focus was on boreal forest dynamics in
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AGOG 518/ABIO 518 / INF 508 |
Models are tools to approach
complex issues we could not understand simply by observation. This class
provides an introduction to various theoretical and mathematical approaches
for modeling ecological and environmental data. The class is accompanied by computer-based
modeling exercises with existing models. Basic computer and math knowledge is
required. |
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AGOG 597/PLN 557 Fall 08 |
Course in advanced Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) with a focus on using raster data for environmental
analysis and modeling. The course will build on the introductory GIS course
(GOG 496/596/PLN 456/556) and consist of a mixture of lectures and practical
exercises; the grade is based on exercises and assignments. |
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AGOG 506 Spring 09 |
This class provides an in-depth look at the major
environmental issues humanity is facing at this time such as environmental
degradation, human population explosion, energy crisis, global climate
change, and food production. The course builds on introductory undergrad
courses such as gog 101 and others. Students will
learn more about the underlying scientific facts, challenges, conflicts, and
solutions. |
Introduction to the
Physical Environment
AGOG 101 – Fall 07
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The goal of studying physical geography is to develop a thorough knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of our Earth. Physical geography focuses on the location, distribution, and spatial interactions of natural phenomena on Earth and includes topics from biogeography, geology, and atmospheric sciences. |
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Geographic Information
Systems AGOG 496/596 APLN 456/556 Fall 07 |
The class consists of lectures on all the major topics with focus on vector data such as projections and transformations, data types and conversions, data entry and display, and map making. This is followed by practical exercises with ArcGIS 9.2. Students are also expected to complete several independent projects. The grade is entirely based on practical exercises and assignments. |
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AGOG 507 tentatively ? |
The study of the distribution of organisms, both past and present which includes studies of all patterns of geographic variation in nature in terms of diversity and species distribution. |
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Department of Geography and Planning |