|
|
|
|
SBE602 Ecology and Environmental Protection 30.0 ECTS credits | |
TIMEPERIOD: Vt 02 LANGUAGE:Swedish EXAMINER T Sörlin Univ adj PREREQUISITES Basic biology, Chemistry basic university, A 20 p COURSE AIM To give the participants basic and to some extent deeper knowledge and understanding of biology/ecology and knowledge about the different threats against the environment. CONTENTS General biology; systematics and taxonomy, biological structure and function. Basic ecological ideas; ecological concepts, autecology, ecology of populations, synecology, community ecology and structure and function of ecosystems. Environmental protection; air pollution, acidification of soil and water, eutrofication, toxicology and ecotoxicology. Threats against biological diversity. Agenda 21. TEACHING EXAMINATION To pass the course all written examinations must be passed and project work completed. Excursions and practicals (laboratory work) are compulsory. COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, G, VG ITEMS/CREDITS | |
Assignement reports | 2.25ECTS |
Project work with field work | 5.25ECTS |
Written exam (ecology) | 13.50ECTS |
Excursions (ecology) | 0.75ECTS |
Written exam (environmental protection) | 8.25ECTS |
COURSE LITERATURE Further information: International Office |
Web Editor: Karin.Lindholm@dc.luth.se
The University | Student | Research | Search | Contact us | In Swedish |
LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY University Campus, Porsön, 971 87 Luleå. Tel. +46 (0) 920-91 000, fax +46 (0) 920-91 399 |