Study Guide

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

Location and time

Period 4

Materials

Provided by the teachers on the course moodle page

Teaching methods

Lectures, written assignment and presentation.

Exam schedules

Examination is completed during the course

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

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

No previous knowledge requirements