ECOS1084 Community and ecosystem ecology (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

This course focuses on ecosystem processes, trophic dynamics and how diversity is created and maintained in ecosystems and how diversity and ecosystem function interact. Basic network architecture analysis is introduced.

Completion methods

Attending the lectures, discussions and seminars.

Assessment details

Exam (1-5) and seminar (pass/fail).

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:
- knows the main theories and concepts in ecosystem ecology
- is able to analyse the architecture of ecological networks and understands the connection between network structure and stability

Description of prerequisites

Bachelor level studies completed

Study materials

Scientific publications.

Completion methods

Method 1

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