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Population Ecology: Theories and Applications, 9 credits
Ekologisk teori och dess tillämpningar, 9 hp
NBID57
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Tom LindströmDirector of studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 66 hRecommended self-study hours: 174 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6MECO | Ecology and the Environment, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1+2 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Ecology and the Environment, Master's Programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
120 ECTS including 90 ECTS in Biology and a second course in Ecology.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide advanced knowledge of concepts and theories in population and community ecology and their applications to some important environmental problems. To prepare for research and to give experience in scientific writing (reports). After completing this course students should be able to give an account of and analyse how ecological systems are affected by different kinds of disturbances. Students should be able to perform viability and sensitivity analysis at the population and community level (risk assessments). Have improved her/his skills in both written and oral communication of scientific papers in the areas of relevance for the course. Have developed his/her ability to critically assess scientific papers, and make scientific judgements of primary data.
Course content
Structure and dynamics of populations and ecological communities in space and time. Applications of concepts and theories from these areas on some actual, important ecological problems, such as: protection of endangered species and biodiversity; biological control of pest species; sustainable harvesting of natural resources; effects of alien species on ecological communities; species reintroductions; the response of ecological communities to climate change and to habitat destruction and fragmentation; vulnerability and recovery ability of ecosystems subjected to different kinds of disturbances. Reading primary scientific literature within areas relevant for the course. Critical assessments and oral presentations of scientific literature.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures, seminars and computer exercises. The course is to a large extent based on independent work (individually and in small groups). Literature (theory) and results from computer exercises are presented and discussed at seminars and in written reports. Seminars are compulsory.
Examination
| UPG1 | Computer Exercises and Seminar Assignments | 9 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonExaminer
Tom LindströmCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 66 hRecommended self-study hours: 174 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Akcakaya, Burgman & Ginzburg, (1999) Applied population ecology. 2nd ed.
Compendia
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Computer Exercises and Seminar Assignments | 9 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Additional literature
Books
Akcakaya, Burgman & Ginzburg, (1999) Applied population ecology. 2nd ed.
Compendia
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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