Wildlife biology
Wildlife Biology is given by the Department of Ecology at Grimsö Wildlife Research Station and includes lectures, exercises, group and individual projects, field practices, excursions, and literature studies. The course is tightly connected to research and important field techniques used at Grimsö, including the Wildlife Damage Centre. Real-world problems are presented at lectures and exercises led by researcher and field technicians at Grimsö, and staff from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, the County Board Administrations, the Reindeer Husbandry, and the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management.
Information from the course leader
Short update
Hi all wildlife biology students! The start of the course is approaching fast. During the course we will use Canvas as a platform for communication (not for lectures, though). You will soon get an invitation to canvas from the course. Note that this will be sent to your SLU e-mail! So, please check your SLU e-mail before this weekend. If you have not received (which you should) or have problems accessing your SLU e-mail, please send an e-mail to Rick Heeres (course assistant) at riwi0010@student.umu.se. We will upload information and preliminary schedule etc. on Canvas soon. In the meantime, I can tell you that the course will start on Monday (August 31) at 10:00. We will meet on zoom - and Rick will send an invitation for the zoom meeting on Monday. We look forward to see you (on the screen)! Jens and Rick
2020-07-20
Important message to Wildlife Biology students 2020!
Dear students! I have not been able to obtain e-mail addresses to students who are accepted for the wildlife biology course this year. Therefore, I hope I will reach most or all of you here. Due to the current situation regarding Covid-19, it has recently been decided by SLU that the wildlife biology course will be given as a distance course (online) this autumn. It is unfortunate - but necessary considering the current situation. However, we will do all we can to provide you with a very good course online! For questions - e-mail course leader Jens Persson (Jens.persson@slu.se) Best wishes, Jens
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI0872-10290 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI0872
Academic year 2023/2024
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10456)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Academic year 2022/2023
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10106)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Academic year 2021/2022
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10315)
2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01
Academic year 2019/2020
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10086)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Academic year 2018/2019
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10099)
2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11
Academic year 2017/2018
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10151)
2017-08-28 - 2017-11-05
Academic year 2016/2017
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10268)
2016-08-29 - 2016-11-06
Academic year 2015/2016
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10016)
2015-08-31 - 2015-11-01
Academic year 2014/2015
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10169)
2014-09-01 - 2014-11-09
Academic year 2013/2014
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10312)
2013-09-02 - 2013-11-10
Academic year 2012/2013
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10185)
2012-09-03 - 2012-11-11
Academic year 2011/2012
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10034)
2011-08-29 - 2011-11-06
Academic year 2010/2011
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10108)
2010-08-30 - 2010-11-07
Academic year 2009/2010
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10175)
2009-08-31 - 2009-11-08
Academic year 2008/2009
Wildlife biology (BI0872-10116)
2008-08-25 - 2008-10-26
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI0872 Wildlife biology, 15.0 Credits
ViltbiologiSubjects
Biology BiologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 15.0 | 0401 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
The equivalent of 120 credits including 90 credits in biology of which 10 credits in ecology.English B (Swedish secondary school) or equivalent
Objectives
To supply qualified knowledge on Scandinavian wildlife ecology and management, including research and monitoring methods, species biology, wildlife damage, ecological processes and management strategies. The course focuses on applied ecological aspects related to management, conservation, hunting and land use and acknowledge both ecological theory and practical issues.
After completion of the course, the students should be able to;
describe the general ecology of Swedish wildlife (large herbivores, small game species with cyclic population dynamics, and medium sized to large carnivores).
account for management strategies of both hunted and protected species, as well as wildlife damage.
exemplify and summarize common methods within wildlife research and methods used to obtain input data for the management.
have a basic understanding how population models and monitoring data can be used in management decisions.
be familiar with common topics in wildlife biology and know where and how further knowledge could be found, e.g. from the scientific and management literature.
summarize and assess the varying kind of knowledge (ecological, sociological, economic etc.) needed to develop management plans.
Content
The course consists of lectures, exercises, group and individual projects, educational visits and excursions. The first part of the course concerns methods used in wildlife research and management, that are demonstrated and practiced in the field. The second part of the course is a survey of Swedish wildlife species and their ecology, natural dynamics and regulation, and habitat utilization etc. The third part of the course deals with management scenarios and real-world problems, land use, wildlife damage, wildlife research, administration and laws concerning Swedish wildlife management and conservation.
The project topics are chosen within the subject areas of the course to enable the students to broaden their knowledge. The group projects include field studies.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written examinations, written reports and oral presentations of the projects
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Ecology