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Methods in Ecology, 15 credits
Methods in Ecology, 15 hp
NBID53
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Anders HargebyDirector of studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 115 hRecommended self-study hours: 285 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6MECO | Ecology and the Environment, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1+2+3+4 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Ecology and the Environment, Master's Programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
120 ECTS including 90 ECTS in Biology and a second course in Ecology.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim is that the students should achieve a deeper understanding of the structure and function of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, of ecological theories and methods, and how to plan, perform and report ecological experiments and comparative studies. Having successfully passed the course, the students should be able to:
- Critically read scientific articles, identify ecological problems and formulate appropriate hypotheses
- Plan and perform ecological experiments, comparative studies and monitoring
- Understand ecological processes that regulate species composition and influence nutrient dynamics in lakes and wetlands
- Understand how soil processes, climate and biological interactions, for instance between plants and herbivores, influence biodiversity and species structure of organism communities in forests and grasslands
- Successfully communicate science, written and oral
- Contribute to successful cooperation in project groups
- Improve her/his skills in both written and oral communication of scientific papers in the areas of relevance for the course.
- Make scientific judgments from primary data.
Course content
Ecological theory and methods are exemplified with present research within a number of selected areas, such as ecosystem dynamics in wetlands and shallow lakes, ecology of grasslands and forests, and origin and maintenance of biodiversity at the population and species levels. Modules of study are carried out in close cooperation with research projects dealing with these issues.
Teaching and working methods
The education includes lectures, literature seminars, laboratory work and field practice. Literature seminars, laboratory work and field practice are compulsory. Extra costs due to travelling and living must be paid by the student.
Examination
| UPG2 | Written and oral presentations of scientific articles | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| PRA1 | Project | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| UPG1 | Seminars and Literature Course | 9 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
For the final grade, the grades of the different examination parts is weighted related to the size of each part.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonExaminer
Anders HargebyEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 115 hRecommended self-study hours: 285 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Gotelli, N.J. & Ellison, A.M., (2013) A Primer of Ecological Statistics. Andra upplagan
Articles
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Written and oral presentations of scientific articles | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| PRA1 | Project | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| UPG1 | Seminars and Literature Course | 9 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
For the final grade, the grades of the different examination parts is weighted related to the size of each part.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Additional literature
Books
Gotelli, N.J. & Ellison, A.M., (2013) A Primer of Ecological Statistics. Andra upplagan
Articles
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
UPG2
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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UPG1
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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X
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PRA1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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X
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X
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UPG1
UPG2
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
UPG2
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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X
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PRA1
UPG1
UPG2
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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X
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PRA1
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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X
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PRA1
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