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Syllabus

SG0220 Forest Ecology, 15.0 Credits

Skoglig Ekologi

Subjects

Forest Science Forest science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Equivalent of knowledge at basic level inlcuding

- 75 credits forest sciences including 7.5 credits ecology

or

- 75 credits biology including 7.5 credits ecology

and

- English 6

Objectives

The course provides the student knowledge of basic ecological theory in terrestrial and aquatic parts of ecosystems. On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Account for basic ecological concepts and theories

• Apply and discuss ecological concepts and theories on evolutionary biological problems including behavioural ecology as well as evolutions processes and mechanisms

• Apply and discuss ecological concepts and theories on population ecology problems including population-controlling mechanisms

-Apply and discuss ecological concepts and theories on community ecology problems including community ecology patterns and the regulatory mechanisms of biological societies

• Apply and discuss ecological concepts and theories on reproductive biology problems including the different reproductive systems of plants

• Seek relevant information, apply a critical approach to the information and use the information as a part to solve ecological problems.

Content

The course addresses ecological concepts and theories that students then use to solve problems in different ecological areas. The course uses problem-based learning (PBL) based on the students’ experiences, interests and questions. Students work in so called basic groups to formulate ecological questions about different cases. Thereafter, individual work is done to find solutions to the identified issues in each case study. Each case study concludes with a discussion where the members of each basic group compare and summarize their knowledge of the subject and answer the questions they have previously formulated. The different cases represent different ecological areas addressed in the course. Lectures and exercises are also included in each section. Basic group work and exercises are compulsory parts of the course.

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 and oral examination. Passed written assignments as well as active participation in compulsory components.

• 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

To the students’ help to decide which fields that are relevant to specialise there are a written instruction with specified goals for the course.



SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our courses

cover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further

strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are

welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead

to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.

Responsible department

Department of Forest ecology and Management