Department of Ecology and Environment

https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/dept/eco-env

Lecturer	Lynda HAOUAM
Information	Master - Fundamental and Applied Ecology Department of Ecology and Environment Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/3580 Semester : S2 Unit : UEF1 Credit : 4 Coefficient: 2
Content	Learning objectives: Mastering different sampling techniques in ecology. Being able to establish a sampling plan. Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge of statistics and biostatistics. Basic understanding of ecology. Subject Content CHAPTER I - General Introduction CHAPTER II - Sampling Methodology in Ecology Some Definitions 1.1 - Definition of Sampling 1.2 - Sampling Element or Unit 1.3 - Sample 1.4 - Statistical Population 1.5 - Target Population Classification of Descriptors 2.1 - Qualitative Descriptors 2.2 - Ordinal or Semi-Quantitative Descriptors 2.3 - Quantitative Descriptors 2.4 - Complex or Synthetic Descriptors Selection of Descriptors 3.1 - Descriptors of Space and Time Occupation 3.1.1 - Qualitative Descriptors 3.1.2 - Semi-Quantitative Descriptors 3.2 - Biometric and Demographic Descriptors 3.3 - Structural Descriptors 3.4 - Systematic Descriptors Scale of Observation Definition of the Sampled Object 5.1 - Space Stratification CHAPTER III - Sampling Methods Overview Probabilistic Methods 2.1 - Sampling Methods 2.2 - Simple Random Sampling 2.3 - Systematic Sampling 2.4 - Stratified Sampling 2.5 - Multistage Sampling 2.6 - Two-Phase Sampling Non-Probabilistic Methods CHAPTER IV - Examples of Sampling Techniques Personal Work: Application Exercises + Report Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment, Exam, etc. (Weighting is at the discretion of the training team) Continuous Assessment + Exam References: Djamel Fadel and Meddad-Hamza Amel (2014). Sampling Strategies for Populations. Agro-Ecology Bachelor\'s Course. Al-Djazair Editions. 36p.
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