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BIO9000 - Community Ecology

Course content

The course covers four relevant topics within social ecology for critical in-depth discussions, based on a selection of articles. The thematic content will vary.

Learning outcomes

Updating participants on relevant socio-ecological topics, as well as helping to develop participants’ skills in carrying out a critical analysis of scientific issues from different points of view.

Admission

Contact the student administration office if you want to follow this course.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO2100 - General Ecology and BIO2150 - Biostatistics and Study Design

Overlap

5 credits against BIO4000 - Community Ecology.

Teaching

The course consists of five meetings during the semester. One new topic will be addressed at each meeting. The topic will be introduced in a lecture given by a teacher. Based on a list of proposed articles, the students shall discuss the topic. The students, divided into groups if necessary, shall give an introductory presentation, which is to be followed by a plenary discussion, to one topic each. One hour of counselling with the teacher is offered in the work with an introductory presentation.

Exam information

Contribution to one introductory presentation (power point, pass/fail) and participation in plenary discussions (based upon mandatory presence). Hand in of essay on relevant community ecology topic.

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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