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Syllabus

BI1318 Applied Conservation biology, 15.0 Credits

Tillämpad Naturvårdsbiologi

Subjects

Environmental Science Biology Biology Environmental science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

G2F

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

60 credits in biology of which 7,5 credits ecology

Objectives

The course will give the students knowledge about theory and practice in conservation biology necessary for a future professional work with issues related to nature conservation and biodiversity.

After completed course, the student should be able to:

• Explain and discuss basic concepts in theory and practice of conservation biology.

• Discuss different aims of nature conservation and potential conflicts between conservation and other societal interests.

• Understand historical and biological processes that have formed the current biological diversity

• Identify biotopes of importance for nature conservation

• Review different options to manage biotopes of high conservation value, and analyze the relevance of different management options on specific sites.

• Review important legal and policy instruments in society’s work towards preserving biological diversity

• Plan and conduct surveys and monitoring of certain species or groups of species.

• Exemplify how authorities and other organizations work with nature conservation in practice

Content

The course contains lectures, excursions, practical exercises, seminars and projects. Excursions to different biotopes and conservation sites is an important part of the course, as are the projects where the students get to apply their theoretical knowledge. The projects are mandatory.

The course gives the student the necessary knowledge for a future career in the conservation sector, and therefore combines theoretical and practical elements.

The course contains basic theory and concepts in conservation biology, biodiversity-oriented management of specific habitat types, biodiversity conservation in both protected areas (e.g. nature reserves) and in the production landscape, and methods for surveying and monitoring of biodiversity.

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 exam, approved oral and written presentation of the project and approved hand-in assignments.

• 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a 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.

Additional information

This course complements the contents of (#07091) Conservation biology, 7,5 credits, but the two courses can also be studied independently from each other.

Responsible department

Department of Ecology