BI445 Ecology

Contents and structure

What is ecology and how can we use ecology to understand nature and the society? Nutrient cycles. Energy flow in ecosystems. Overview of ecosystems. Adaptations to varipus environments. Population ecology and intraspecific interactions. Community ecology and interspecific interactions. Landscape ecology and applied ecology. Human influence on biodiversity, ecosystems and the earth system. Ecology as knowledge base to solve local and global challenges.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

• basic ecology, and ecological processes and functions
• the importance of biological diversity
• global change ecology
• applied ecology

Skills:

• use ecology to understand the living nature
• write and use terms of ecology to explain or explore various ecology related issues
• basic data collection and analyses

General competence:

• Communicate ecological knowledge, analyses and conclusions
• Apply ecological knowledge in natural resource management and planning
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• Understand the importance of ecological knowledge to solve local and global challenges in the Anthropceen

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Lectures and studentactive excersises

Compulsory learning activities

Participation in labwork and approved lab report

Participation in excursions

Participation in seminar

Assessment

Written assignment (40%)

Written exam (multiple choice; 60%)

Examination support material

None

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