Course description for 2017/18
Ecology and Biodiversity
BI133F
Course description for 2017/18
Ecology and Biodiversity
BI133F
This course provide students with knowledge about general ecology and biodiversity, including ecological processes, ecological consequences of global warming, phylogeny, zoology and systematics. The main topics covered are as follows:
- Introduction to Ecology
- The Biosphere and ecosystems
- Population and community Ecology
- Conservation Biology
- Climate change
- Phylogenetics
- Systematics
- Phylogeny
- Biodiversity
Knowledge
The student:
- Has knowledge of key ecological processes and the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Is familiar with the main environmental and ecological issues facing society.
- Has knowledge of the ecological role and the evolutionary relationships of the major phyla and species groups.
- Can update his/her knowledge in the field of Ecology and Biodiversity.
Skills
The student:
- Can collect and use relevant published information in the fields of Ecology and Biodiversity.
General Competence
The student:
- Is familiar with the modern scope of scientific inquiry in the fields of Ecology and Biodiversity.
- Can communicate results and theories both orally and in writing.
- Can exchange opinions and experiences with fellow students and work alone, or as part of a group.
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature
Compulsory for the Joint Bachelor degree in animal science
Lectures, computer labs (home).
The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
BI123F - Ecology - 5 credits
BI125F - Biodiversity - 5 credits