Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
• Is familiar with the theory and practice of conservation of biodiversity, biological aspects of conservation, and systematic conservation planning
• Understands ecological principles and human dimensions of the conservation of biological diversity
• Is familiar with Natura 2000 and other conservation schemes

Content

The course deals with different aspects of Conservation Biology. Case studies studies and domain knowledge is provided by guest lecturers, researchers.

Location and time

17.09.2021 - 11.11.2021 Campus Raseborg

Materials

Provided by the teachers on the course moodle page

Teaching methods

Lectures, written assignment and presentation. Students are expected to interact during lectures and join the discussion in the class. They will prepare a presentation during the course and act as opponent during the presentation of the other students, complete a final written assignment.

Exam schedules

Examination is completed during the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written assignment and presentation is graded 1-5

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

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