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Restoration Ecology (3 cr)

Code: CM22SW04-3001

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

  • Jonna Engström-Öst

Teacher in charge

Stefan Heinänen

Groups

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

Objective

The student:
- knows the importance of restoring degraded ecosystems
- knows different types of restoration methods and how to choose a suitable method

Content

- objectives of ecosystem restoration
- UN:s the "decade on ecosystem restoration 2021-2030 "
- restoration case studies, e.g. restoration of spawning ground, re-establishing of sea grass meadows, eradication of invasive species, translocation of endangered species, establishing of wetland
- students are introduced to different methods used in restoration and planning of restoration projects

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 an excellent understanding of the course content

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements