BENY3030 Nature under Threat 1: Species and Ecosystems (1 cr)
Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
This course asks how and why species and ecosystems are increasingly becoming endangered, and what are the causalities behind the ongoing biodiversity loss. We go through ecological facts and societal dimensions tied to endangerment. Red-list assessments are used to evaluate the risks of extinction (for species) and ecological collapse (for ecosystems) both nationally and internationally, and we familiarize ourselves with the red-listing methodology while keeping in mind that information on endangerment is a key tool for conservation.
Learning outcomes
After finishing this course the student:
- is able to explain what being red-listed means both for species and ecosystems
- is able to describe the basic principles of assessing the red-list status as well as the meaning of different red-list categories
- is able to describe and exemplify the main reasons for endangerment on national and international levels
- is able to discuss broader ecological and societal implications of endangerment and biodiversity loss.
Study materials
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
MOOC-verkkokurssi arvioidaan hyväksytyksi, kun opiskelija on suorittanut pakolliset kurssiaktiviteetit (3-4 kpl automaattisesti tarkastettavia Moodle-tenttejä sekä vuorovaikutteinen keskustelutehtävä). Suorituspäivämäärä merkitään viimeisen pakollisen aktiviteetin hyväksytyn suorittamisen mukaan.
Time of teaching:
Period 1, Period 2, Period 3, Period 4, Period 5
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Parts of the completion methods
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Independent study (1 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish