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BI2043

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course gives an introduction to conservation biology, loss of biodiversity and the methods to prevent this. Central topics are how biodiversity is valued, causes of loss of biodiversity, and the theoretical foundations for and empirical examples of methods in conservation biology.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate will obtain knowledge and understanding of:

  • Patterns and processes in biodiversity relevant for conservation biology
  • How biodiversity can be valued
  • The threats to biodiversity
  • Different concepts and methods in conservation biology, and how they are linked to patterns of biodiversity

Skills:

The candidate will be skilled in:

  • Communicate and discuss the subject
  • Central concepts, methods and challenges in conservation biology, and how they are linked to patterns and processes of biodiversity changes

General competence:

The candidate will obtain competence on:

  • The scientific field and its role in the society
  • Communicating and discussing facts on biodiversity and conservation biology, and how they are linked
  • Critical thinking in conservation biology contexts

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: Ca. 24 hours

Further on evaluation

Evaluation for the course is a written school exam (100% of the total grade).

In case of fail or retake a final examination is held in each semester.

Subject areas

  • Ethology
  • Biodiversity
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Ecology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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