Methods in Ecology, 7.5 credits (NBID73)
Metoder inom ekologi, 7.5 hp
Main field of study
BiologyLevel
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Lars WesterbergDirector of studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonAvailable for exchange students
YesCourse offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | VOF | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6MECO | Ecology and the Environment, Master's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2019) | 1 | 1+2+3+4 | English | Linköping | o |
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Master's Programme in Ecology and the Environment
Prerequisites
120 ECTS including 90 ECTS in Biology and a second course in Ecology.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim is for the students to achieve a deeper understanding of scientific methods used in ecology and environmental sciences: how to plan, perform, analyze and report ecological experiments and comparative studies. Having successfully passed the course, the students should be able to:
- Extract and compile information from scientific texts
- Identify ecological problems and formulate appropriate hypotheses
- Plan and perform ecological experiments and comparative studies
- Analyze primary data, present results, and draw conclusions
- Communicate science, both orally and in writing
- Apply systems thinking to understand feedbacks within biogeophysical systems as well as to human decision making in order to identify linkages to Sustainable Development Goals.
Course content
Ecological theory and methods are studied through four modules: 1) analyze and extract relevant information from literature; 2) use systems thinking to identify and map dependencies and make connections with Sustainable Development Goals; 3) practice experimental design and observation studies in the field; and 4) apply advanced methods for data analysis. Together, these four modules advance students’ command of scientific methods.
Teaching and working methods
The modules consist of lectures, seminars, workshops and applied case studies individually and in groups. Extra travelling and living costs must be paid by the student.
Examination
UPG1 | Literature report | U, G | 1.5 credits |
PRA2 | Project report | U, 3, 4, 5 | 2 credits |
UPG3 | Seminar and presentation | U, 3, 4, 5 | 2 credits |
UPG2 | Data analysis | U, G | 2 credits |
The final grade is the average of the individual examination grades rounded up.
Grades
Four-grade scale, digits, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonExaminer
Lars WesterbergEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 80 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Course literature
Articles
Scientific articles.
Articles
Scientific articles.
UPG1 | Literature report | U, G | 1.5 credits |
PRA2 | Project report | U, 3, 4, 5 | 2 credits |
UPG3 | Seminar and presentation | U, 3, 4, 5 | 2 credits |
UPG2 | Data analysis | U, G | 2 credits |
The final grade is the average of the individual examination grades rounded up.
This tab contains public material from the course room in Lisam. The information published here is not legally binding, such material can be found under the other tabs on this page. There are no files available for this course.