Course - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology II - BI3082
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology II
About
About the course
Course content
This course will cover conservation and biodiversity at both the population and ecosystem level with focus on ecological and evolutionary processes and their interactions. Relevant principles from behavioural ecology, population ecology, genetics and evolution will be related to conservation biology and biodiversity. Both the theoretical foundations of conservation biology and empirical examples will be covered.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate will obtain knowledge and understanding of:
- Ecological and evolutionary processes that are important for conservation of biodiversity
- Important approaches and practices in biodiversity conservation and management.
Skills:
The candidate will be skilled in:
- Analysing and evaluating the importance of biological processes on conservation of biodiversity
- Critical reading and understanding of scientific results in conservation biology
- Planning management of biodiversity and biological resources in the light of ecological and evolutionary dynamics.
General competence:
The candidate will obtain competence on:
- Advanced understanding of biodiversity and conservation biology that is highly valuable both for scientific and management purposes
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, exercises, journal clubs and semester assignment (written project). In the journal clubs, students read and prepare a presentation of selected scientific papers, followed by a discussion regarding scientific content and methodology used. In addition to lectures and journal clubs the course will also include other presentations, seminars, exercises, and/or a written report.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper
Further on evaluation
All assessment components included in the course must be passed. In the case of 'fail' or 'retake', the final written examination needs to be taken again. Appeals for reassessment apply to the final written examination only. The individual components will not be graded and assessment consists of an overall final grade. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Supplementary regulations UTF §5-6 at NTNU are applicable for re-sit examinations (oral and written) in science courses.
Exam Language: English
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge of ecology and evolution as offered in the course BI1003 and Knowledge of biodiversity and conservation biology as offered in the course BI2043 is anticipated. Knowledge of genetics and evolution as offered in the course BI2017 is helpful.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BI3080 | 6 sp |
Subject areas
- Ethology
- Biology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020
Rapport
Home exam (1)
Submission 2020-12-14 Time Release 15:00
Submission 19:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
- Other comments
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation