Course syllabus
Terrester ekologi
Terrestrial Ecology
EXTA01, 10 credits, G1 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 2
Date of Decision: 2012-03-16
General Information
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: W1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
Aim
The aim of the course is to mediate knowledge in ecology from an
evolutionary perspective.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to understand the structure and dynamics of
ecosystems
- understand connections between biological and chemical-physical
processes in the soil
- understand the connection between natural processes and
anthropogenic effects of ecosystems
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- develop his/her skills in verbal and written
communication.
- be trained in searching and evaluating scientific
literature.
Contents
- the course contains the theoretical base of population and
ecosystem ecology
- theories of biodiversity and stability of ecosystems will be
connected to trophic interactions in ecosystems
- decomposition and nutrient cycling in natural and disturbed
ecosystems will be viewed from the terrestrial ecosystems
- knowledge of organisms from micro organisms to plant
communities, and their interactions will be taught also will
practicals
- examples will be given on current environmental issues in
terrestrial ecosystems, on local and global scale
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written exam.
Admission
Required prior knowledge: VVR111 Hydrology and Aquatic Ecology.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: TEK010
Reading list
- Essentials of Ecology, av Townsend, Begon and Harper, Blackwell.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Docent HÃ¥kan Wallander, Hakan.Wallander@mbioekol.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.biol.lu.se/ekologi
Further information: 16 hrs of field excersizes included in labs.