Course description for 2023/24
Ecology
BIO201
Course description for 2023/24
Ecology
BIO201
The course will provide a basic introduction to ecological principles.
The course will provide a basic introduction to ecological principles. Emphasis is placed on developing the students' understanding of ecological contexts. The main part of the course is linked to population ecology, but elements from community ecology, ecosystem ecology and landscape ecology will also be highlighted.
The subject is reserved for the study programme Bachelor of Nature Management. Other students can get admitted if there are places available. Contact student advisor.
Students must meet current admission requirements for the associated study program.
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to:
Knowledge:
- has a broad basic knowledge of key topics in population ecology, and basic knowledge of key topics in community ecology, ecosystem ecology and landscape ecology
- is able to update his/her own knowledge within the subject area
Skills:
- can apply professional knowledge and relevant results from ecological research to practical and theoretical issues
- can find, evaluate and refer to relevant information and present this to shed light on a problem
General competence:
- can communicate key subjects such as theories, issues and solutions both in writing and verbally
- can exchange views and experiences with others with backgrounds in the subject area and through this contribute to development of the ecological profession
Paid semester fee and syllabus literature. It is also required that students have a laptop at their disposal.
Compulsory
Lectures, group work and a semester assignment.
Face-to-face teaching.
Evaluated annually by students through course surveys. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system.
Compound Assessment.
- Compulsory participation. Approved/ Not approved. Must be passed prior to submission of the written examination.
- Written assignment, comprises 20% of the grade, grading scale A-F.
- Written examination, 5 hours, comprises 80% of the grade, grading scale A-F.
Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
No prior knowledge is required beyond the admission requirement.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
ØKO2002 - Population Ecology - 7.5 credits
BIO2003 - Bachelor's Thesis in Bioeconomy - 4 credits
ØKO2003 - Ecosystems and Environmental Challenges - 4 credits