spring 2008 BIO-3122 Population and Community Ecology - 10 ECTS

BIO-3122 Population and Community Ecology -10 ects
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2102 Ecological theory (Ecology 2a), BIO-2202 Ecology project (Ecology 2 b)
Course contents
The course deals with the environmental factors and the ecological interactions that determine the dynamics of northern populations and how population fluctuations of key species may impact on ecosystem dynamics. Emphasis is put on species that have a key role in terrestrial boreal, sub-arctic and arctic ecosystems or species that are considered important as resources. A balance between theory and empirical case studies will be sought. The course will primarily use case studies, species and ecosystems relevant for northern Norway or adjacent sub-arctic and arctic areas.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian or English by request.
Coursework requirements
Project work
Assessment methods
Oral exam. The project work needs to be approved. Letter grades, A-F.
Course overlap
BIO-8106 Northern populations and ecosystems 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request


Lectures Spring 2008
Første gang: Onsdag 16. januar 2008, kl.12.15. U-rom 2, Naturfagbygget
Seminar Ansvarlig leder Prof. Rolf Anker Ims

Foreleser Prof. Nigel Gilles Yoccoz

1 semester
Pc-øvelse Ansvarlig leder Prof. Rolf Anker Ims

Foreleser Prof. Nigel Gilles Yoccoz

1 semester

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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: BIO-3122