| NBID47 | In situ Conservation , 6 ECTS credits. /Bevarandebiologi, in situ/ |
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 60 |
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Area of Education: Science Main field of studies: Biology |
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| Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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| Aim: This course aims to give an overview of the foundations of conservation biology. The student will develop an understanding of the different aspects of conservation biology. The student should be able to understand, discuss and communicate both in text and orally: the value of biodiversity, the genetics and population ecology of small and/or decreasing populations, various types of direct and indirect human impacts on environments and species, in situ conservation in theory and practice and the ecology, politics and economics of conservation. The students should be able to communicate the value and complexities of biological conservation in the society. The student should be able to use and compile various scientific data applied to conservation case studies. |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) BSc in Biology with Ecology profile Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Organisation: The course consists of: (i) Lectures, (ii) Student-led seminars on subjects dealt with in the textbook, (iii) Excursions to forests and traditional agricultural landscapes, (iv) Debates on various polarised topics relevant for conservation biology, and where students are assigned a view, and assumed to read up on the topic, summarise it, and defend their view in a "public" debate. (v) Case studies of given conservation problems presented as written reports. (vi) Cases and discussions on biostatistical issues relevant for conservation. |
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| Course contents: Mechanisms creating and maintaining biodiversity. Biodiversity in global & geological perspectives. Genetics and conservation. Biology of rare species. Human impact on populations, species and environments. Invasive species. Extinction: processes & patterns. Case studies: extinct or endangered species. Protection of environments and management of reserves & populations. In situ conservation of species. Value of biodiversity. Politics and economics of conservation. NGOs involved in conservation. |
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| Course literature: Textbook: Groom M J, Meffe GK & Carroll CR, eds (2005) Principles of Conservation Biology. 3rd ed. Sinauer Assoc. Inc. Primary research articles on various topics. |
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| Written examination Participation in all seminars, debates |
3 ECTS 3 ECTS |
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Course language is English. Department offering the course: IFM. Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson Examiner: Karl-Olof Bergman Link to the course homepage at the department Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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