Ecology (3 cr)
Code: BE22ED10-3005
General information
Enrollment
15.11.2025 - 06.01.2026
Timing
01.01.2026 - 01.03.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Bioeconomy
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
- Christel Holmlund-Norrén
- Gunnar Salingre
- Patrik Karell
Scheduling groups
- Small group 1 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
- Small group 2 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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BE25FA-EAgrolog (YH), h25, Bioekonomi, flerform
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BE25FS-ESkogsbruksingenjör (YH), h25, Bioekonomi, flerform
Small groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
The student
-knows the basics of ecology at the individual, population, societal and ecosystem level
-understands the importance of biodiversity, the function and stability of ecosystems
-understands the meaning and significance of ecosystem services
-has an understanding of the consequences of human impact on ecosystems
Content
The function of ecosystems
Biodiversity
Population dynamics
Ecosystem services
Human impact on ecosystems in the past, present and future
The impact of climate change on ecosystems
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Life on land
Materials
To be announced in Moodle.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Qualifications
No prerequisites