Ecological Interactions
About the course
Master course for biology students - principally aimed at MSc-students specializing in Freshwater Ecology.The course is available as a singular course.
Due to fieldcourse, the maximum number of participants is 12. Master students in Biology will be prioritized.
The course deals with ecological interactions with special emphasize on aquatic systems and freshwater fish. Predation, competition and parasitism are central topics, and essential principles and theories in relation to these interactions will be explained. The dynamic aspects of the interactions are focused, also considering effects of heavy exploitation, species introductions and other kind of biomanipulations. Lessons include a combination of lectures presenting basic theory, and seminars for discussions of relevant publications. The seminars are compulsory and based on thorough preparations from the students.
Admission requirements
Local admission, application code 9371 - - Master`s level singular course.
Admission requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in biology of minimum 80 ECTS.
Objectives of the course
- Have knowledge and insight to central topics in community ecology
- Have knowledge and in-depth understanding of ecological interactions with special emphasis on competition, predation and parasitism and their interrelationships
- Can explain and describe the use of key ecological concepts and theory related to competitive exclusion principle, ecological niche, biodiversity, biological invasions, food webs, trophic cascades and biomanipulations
- Can read and understand scientific literature
- Have experience in presenting and discussing scientific topics in plenary sessions
- Can give oral and written presentations of problems concerning this field of science
Prerequisites
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BIO-308 Fish ecology - ecological interactions 10 stp
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Syllabus and reading list will be announced prior to course start.Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries:
1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.
Exchange students and Fulbright students:
1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.
Assessment
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