Study Guide

Objective

The Student
-is introduced to ecological data collection and analyzes
-can identify ecosystem services in the coastal area
-is introduced to population biology and ecosystem functioning

Content

During the course we broaden our understanding of coastal populations and ecosystems, particularly in the Baltic Sea. We look into pressures and services.

Location and time

Period 1 - 2, 30.8-17.12 Campus Raseborg

Materials

Study material is provided on the moodle page during the course and collected in the field

Teaching methods

Project based learning, project work, field work, lectures, assignments

Exam schedules

Examination is completed during the course

Completion alternatives

The student is assessed on the basis of performance in assignments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assignments were completed and the student obtained a basic understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignments were completed without major remarks and the student obtained a good understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments were completed without remarks and the the student obtained a thorough understanding of the course content

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and discussions as well as assignments graded 1-5, based on the grades of the separate parts

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements