Ecology for Environment and Water
Entry Requirements
Course facts
BI1465, Ecology for Environment and Water, 5.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2024-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
Biology
Biology Area
Ecology
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
Objectives
The course will provide knowledge about terrestrial ecosystem structure and function.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
- describe the energy and water balance of ecosystems.
- explain how primary production is regulated in ecosystems.
- describe the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous, and how they change over time.
- explain population dynamics and interactions between species.
- analysis changes in ecosystems caused by natural and human activities, with regards to threshold effects and resilience.
- make simple calculations of ecological systems in order to predict system change in reaction to stimulus.
Content
Subject-related content
Lectures will cover the following concepts: Terrestrial ecosystems and their water and energy balances. Primary production in ecosystems. Biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous. Decomposition and turnover of organic matter. Basic population, community and ecosystem ecology. Biodiversity, ecosystem processes and changes within ecosystems due to natural and human influences, and ecosystem services.
During compulsory exercises, basic concepts will be interpreted and applied with the help of mathematical models.
Teaching formats
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, exercises
The course focuses on the following generic competencies: information competence
The following moments are compulsory: exercises
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Ecology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Master Programme in Environmental and Water Engineering
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| System Ecology | 2.5 | 0101 |
| Population Ecology | 2.5 | 0102 |
The Course Replaces
BI1274