Course - Advanced Conservation Biology - BI3082
BI3082 - Advanced Conservation Biology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
This course will cover conservation at the population, species and ecosystem level. Relevant principles from behavioural ecology, population and community ecology, genetics and evolution will be related to conservation biology. Both the theoretical foundations of conservation biology and empirical examples will be covered.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Students will gain insights into ecological and evolutionary processes critical for biodiversity conservation, as well as familiarize themselves with prominent conservation and management approaches.
Skills: The course will develop students' abilities in analyzing and evaluating conservation-related processes and mechanisms, critically interpreting scientific results in conservation biology, and planning for the management of biodiversity using theoretical and data-driven approaches.
General Competence: Participants will acquire advanced knowledge in biodiversity and conservation biology, beneficial for both scientific research and practical management
Learning methods and activities
The course includes lectures, seminars, and exercises. In the seminars, students engage with selected scientific papers through reading, presentation, and discussion, with a focus on both scientific content and methodology. Additionally, students may be tasked with writing a report, depending on the discretion of the instructors.
Seminar participation is mandatory. Students are expected to participate actively and contribute to learning activities such as seminars, exercises and potential writing tasks for seminar participation to be approved.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved attendance at seminar
Further on evaluation
The final assessment is a written exam, accounting for 100% of the grade.
Completion of compulsory activities is required. The teachers will clarify the specific requirements at the start of the course.
Oral exams may be conducted in semesters when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
Prior knowledge in ecology and evolution (courses BI1003, BI2033, and BI2034) and familiarity with biodiversity and conservation biology (course BI2043) is highly recommended.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI3080 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| BI8081 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Ethology
- 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 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 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"