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Valid for year : 2008
 
NBID39 Advancements in Ecology and the Environment, 6 ECTS credits.
/Advancements in Ecology and the Environment - part II/

For:   Bio   ECO  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 78
Rec. self-study hours: 82

  Area of Education: Science

Subject area: Biology

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
The aims of this course is that the student will attain in-depth knowledge about an individually chosen topic in the same areas. Having successfully completed this course, the student is expected to:
  • have an in-depth knowledge about a selected topic in ecology or environmental studies
  • be able to convey in-depth knowledge about the large-scale trends in the area selected for in-depth studies.


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Knowledge in ecological methodology and theory (structure and dynamics of populations, ecological communities and ecosystems)

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.

Organisation:
The course is based on regular seminars with thorough discussions of selected literature. Furthermore, students are requested to produce a written report on a chosen topic in ecology or environmental science. This report is also presented orally.

Course contents:
In-depth studies in one offered topic within ecology or environmental science, for example: Weed ecology; Population ecology: demography and interactions; Treatment wetland ecology.

Course literature:
Selected literature, books and scientific review articles, on an individually chosen topic within ecology or environmental studies. Selected literature on an individually chosen topic.

Examination:
Individual paper and seminar participation
6 ECTS
 
Grades are given as �?~Fail�?T or �?~Pass�?T



Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Karin S Tonderski
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Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 05/13/2014