Course - Advanced Conservation Biology - BI3082
Advanced Conservation Biology
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About the course
Course content
This course will cover conservation at the population, species and ecosystem level. Relevant principles from behavioural ecology, population and community ecology, genetics and evolution will be related to conservation biology. Both the theoretical foundations of conservation biology and empirical examples will be covered.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Students will gain insights into ecological and evolutionary processes critical for biodiversity conservation, as well as familiarize themselves with prominent conservation and management approaches.
Skills: The course will develop students' abilities in analyzing and evaluating conservation-related processes and mechanisms, critically interpreting scientific results in conservation biology, and planning for the management of biodiversity using theoretical and data-driven approaches.
General Competence: Participants will acquire advanced knowledge in biodiversity and conservation biology, beneficial for both scientific research and practical management
Learning methods and activities
The course includes lectures, seminars, and exercises. In the seminars, students engage with selected scientific papers through reading, presentation, and discussion, with a focus on both scientific content and methodology. Additionally, students may be tasked with writing a report, depending on the discretion of the instructors.
Seminar participation is mandatory. Students are expected to participate actively and contribute to learning activities such as seminars, exercises and potential writing tasks for seminar participation to be approved.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved attendance at seminar
Further on evaluation
The final assessment is a written exam, accounting for 100% of the grade.
Completion of compulsory activities is required. The teachers will clarify the specific requirements at the start of the course.
Oral exams may be conducted in semesters when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
Prior knowledge in ecology and evolution (courses BI1003, BI2033, and BI2034) and familiarity with biodiversity and conservation biology (course BI2043) is highly recommended.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BI3080 | 6 sp | Autumn 2008 |
| BI8081 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2024 |
Subject areas
- Ethology
- Biology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Bente Jessen Graae
- Henrik Jensen
- Kristiina Visakorpi
- Martijn Lodewijk Vandegehuchte
- Sigurd Einum
- Vidar Grøtan
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.