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:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

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.


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

Description:
Course is organised every second year (spring 2021, 2023).
Evaluation criteria:
Exam (1-5) and seminar (pass/fail).
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Study methods:

Attending the lectures, discussions and seminars.

Teaching