Course code: BIO-3122
Northern populations and ecosystems<br/>
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2008
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3122
Northern populations and ecosystems
-10 ects
-10 ects
The course is administrated by
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2102 Ecological theory (Ecology 2a), BIO-2202 Ecology project (Ecology 2 b)
BIO-2102 Ecological theory (Ecology 2a), BIO-2202 Ecology project (Ecology 2 b)
Course contents
The course deals with the environmental factors and the ecological interactions that determine the dynamics of northern populations and how population fluctuations of key species may impact on ecosystem dynamics. Emphasis is put on species that have a key role in terrestrial boreal, sub-arctic and arctic ecosystems or species that are considered important as resources. A balance between theory and empirical case studies will be sought. The course will primarily use case studies, species and ecosystems relevant for northern Norway or adjacent sub-arctic and arctic areas.
The course deals with the environmental factors and the ecological interactions that determine the dynamics of northern populations and how population fluctuations of key species may impact on ecosystem dynamics. Emphasis is put on species that have a key role in terrestrial boreal, sub-arctic and arctic ecosystems or species that are considered important as resources. A balance between theory and empirical case studies will be sought. The course will primarily use case studies, species and ecosystems relevant for northern Norway or adjacent sub-arctic and arctic areas.
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.
Assessment methods
Oral exam. The project work needs to be approved. Letter grades, A-F.
Oral exam. The project work needs to be approved. Letter grades, A-F.
Course overlap
BIO-8106 Northern populations and ecosystems 10
BIO-8106 Northern populations and ecosystems 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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