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Conservation Biology (3 cr)

Code: CM22ME03-3002

General information


Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 26.02.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 27.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Campus

Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Sustainable Coastal Management

Teachers

  • Fabio Balotari Chiebáo

Teacher in charge

Stefan Heinänen

Groups

  • CM22D-E
    Sustainable Coastal Management, full-time studies, 2022

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the theory and practice of conservation of biodiversity, biological aspects of conservation, and systematic conservation planning
- is familiar with relevant regulations and policies related to conservation
- understands ecological principles and human dimensions of the conservation of biological diversity
- is familiar with Natura 2000 or other similar conservation area networks

Content

- introduction to conservation and the importance of preserving biodiversity
- introduction to systematic conservation planning
- introduction to important regulations and policies
- examples of practical implementations

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 excellent understanding of the course content

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements