Course - Population Ecology - BI2033
BI2033 - Population Ecology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course presents modern population ecology as an interesting and dynamic field. Central in the course is to give an understanding of the abiotic and biotic ecological mechanisms that determine the distribution and abundances of populations in nature. The course introduces central theories within population ecology which include the importance of abiotic and biotic factors, competition, predation,dispersal, and harvesting strategies for fluctuations in population sizes. There will also be an introduction, including practical exercises, in how to estimate important population parameters related to demographic patterns and growth of populations.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student will:
- Have knowledge and understanding of theories about biotic and abiotic factors that influence the distribution and abundance of individuals in wild populations.
- Understand the significance of competition, predation, dispersal, stochasticy and harvesting strategies for changes and fluctuations in population sizes.
- Have knowledge and understanding of methods that are applied to estimate important population parameters related to demography and population growth.
Skills
The student can:
- Explain and reflect about central ecological theories and ecological mechanisms which influence the distribution and abundance of individual in populations.
- Apply different mathematical models that describe demographic properties in populations and estimate essential population parameters.
General competence
The student has:
- The ability to disseminate knowledge about central theories and reflect independently around important ecological mechanisms that influence changes and fluctuations in population sizes.
Learning methods and activities
The course includes lectures, a semester project and exercises.
Lectures: 30 hours
Seminar/groupwork: 10 hours
The exercises are intended to review and reinforce the content of the lectures. Participation in the exercises is voluntary, but attending the exercises will be beneficial for most students.
Compulsory assignments
Seminars: Approved participation and oral presentation.
Exams outside the teaching semester (spring) may be given as an oral exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved participation in seminars
Further on evaluation
The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester (autumn) when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course builds on BI 1003. In addition, the teaching builds on a basic knowledge of plant and animal taxonomy.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNKBI233 | 7.5 | ||
| MNKBI230 | 6.0 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Biodiversity
- Biology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"