223026.0 Functional marine biology (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Biodiversity education network
This course is offered through the Network for Biodiversity. These studies are available for the following degree students:
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Education in Biology
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Education in Environmental and Aquatic Sciences
- Master's Degree Education in Aquatic Science
- Master's Degree Education in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Master's Degree Education in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Master's Degree Education in Environmental Science
Grading scale:
0-5
Description
This class relies on lectures, literature, and real-world data to explore the relationship between marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to:
a) be able to account for the relationship between structure and function in marine ecosystems
b) be able to account for the biggest threats to marine biodiversity and the changes in ecosystem processes associated with these threats
c) be able to critically evaluate studies published in international scientific journals
d) be familiar with methods and approaches in biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research
e) be familiar with current scientific questions and actors within structure-function research (nationally and internationally)
Additional information
MSc students in environmental and marine biology, MSc students in related fields (biology, ecology, environmental sciences)
Description of prerequisites
BSc degree