ECOS1071 Ecology seminar (5 cr)

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

Description

Content

Ecological theories, current ecological knowledge at individual, population, community and ecosystem level. Ecological theory and its applications

Completion methods

Discussion groups and assignments. Compulsory attendance in the discussion groups.

Assessment details

Course evaluation is based on the discussion groups and assignments.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:
- is able to understand and describe basic ecological theories at individual, population, community and ecosystem level
- can explain with examples, how ecological theories explain nature
- understands how the ecological theory can be applied at each hierarchical level
- can explain in principle general features of ecological application with specific examples.

Additional information

Notice, this course is organized every second year. Next time in fall 2018, 2020.
Alternative to this course is a book exam ECOS1070.

Literature

  • Michael Begon, Colin R. Townsend, John L. Harper: Ecology, 4h edition; ISBN: 978-1-4051-1117-1

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
No published teaching