Course code: BIO-3136
Evolution, ecology and management of large herbivores
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3136
Evolution, ecology and management of large herbivores
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5
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The course is administrated by
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Type of course
Theoretical subject. The course is offered on condition that a minimum number of students register for the course.
Theoretical subject. The course is offered on condition that a minimum number of students register for the course.
Course contents
Overview of the diversity of large herbivore ecology, life history traits and population dynamics / Trophic interactions among large herbivore species, between plant and herbivores, between predators and herbivores / Conservation and Management
Overview of the diversity of large herbivore ecology, life history traits and population dynamics / Trophic interactions among large herbivore species, between plant and herbivores, between predators and herbivores / Conservation and Management
Objective of the course
To provide a comprehensive understanding of large herbivores role in the ecosystem, based on merging evolutionary, ecological and management perspectives
To provide a comprehensive understanding of large herbivores role in the ecosystem, based on merging evolutionary, ecological and management perspectives
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.
Teaching methods
The teaching will be based on lectures, discussion of recent papers or book chapters, and seminars.
The teaching will be based on lectures, discussion of recent papers or book chapters, and seminars.
Assessment methods
Individual reports on a topic chosen by students. Course requirements: student presentations.
There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course. Postponed examination will be arranged early in the next semester.
Course overlap
BIO-8136 Evolution, ecology and management of large herbivores 5
BIO-8136 Evolution, ecology and management of large herbivores 5
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. See contactlist at the top - right.
Available on request. See contactlist at the top - right.
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Lectures Spring 2009 Course period: 14.-17. April 2009For more information, please contact Nigel Yoccoz: nigel.yoccoz@ib.uit.no or Siv Andreassen: siv.andreassen@ib.uit.no |
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| Lectures |
For more information, please contact Nigel Yoccoz: nigel.yoccoz@ib.uit.no or Siv Andreassen: siv.andreassen@ib.uit.no Course period: 14.-17. April 2009 |
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