Learning outcome

After completing the course, the students should have the following qualifications regarding knowledge, skills, and general competence:

• be in the forefront of knowledge in regard to applications of various scientific ecological methods used in the field and in the laboratory
• be able to plan and execute different field and laboratory work, and to write and present the scientific findings
• be able to carry out research of high international standards

Course Description

Key theme:

• participation in field and/or laboratory work on research projects, or analyses of previously collected data using established ecological techniques
• familiarization with different field and/or laboratory ecological methods
• write a report from the chosen topic/project with references to relevant scientific literature

Teaching and Learning Methods

Some of the topics will be covered in lectures, in the laboratory and in the field. All the lectures, laboratory work and field excursions are mandatory. The students are also requested to do independent studies of recent international articles in the chosen topic/project. The projects must be carried out individually.

Assessment Methods

A final written report will be submitted at the end of the semester and also presented orally for the class and teachers. The course grade will be given on the basis of the submitted research report and the oral presentation. To pass the course the final report must get the grade B or better.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean