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Conservation of populations: theory

Biodiversity is declining with an alarming rate. Many wild populations are today decling in size and geographic distribution and are threatened to go extinct. This course focus on the processes influencing the dynamics in small populations and the potential drivers of extinction.

This course will provide you with a theoretical overview of the processes driving the dynamics in small and declining populations, such as population growth, connectivity, demographic stochasticity, as well as genetics and fitness in small populations. You will also learn practical tools of conservation relevance through population models and analyses of genetic data.

  • Course structure

    Teaching format

    The course consists of lectures and seminars, as well as practical exercises to understand the dynamics in small and threatened populations.

    Assessment

    The course will be examined through a written exam as well as participation in seminars and exercises.

    Examiner

    Karin Norén

    E-mail: karin.noren@zoologi.su.se

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

    Botsford, L.W. "Population Dynamics for Conservation" 2019. ISBN: 9780198758372

  • Course reports

  • Contact

    Contact us at the Department of Biology Education

    Student office
    info.big@su.se
    08-16 40 69
    08-16 40 15
    • Visiting address

    • Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315

    • Svante Arrhenius väg 20C

    • Office hours

    • Mon-Thur: 13.00-15.00

    • Irregular office hours

    • Note! Extended opening hours first week of term, 2-6 September:

      Monday to Thursday 10.00-12.00 am and 1.00-3.00 pm

      Friday 10.00-12.00 am

    Study counsellor for advanced level
    Ann-Christin Lindås
    ann.christin.lindas@su.se
    08-16 19 98
    • Visiting address

    • Arrheniuslaboratoriet, room E315

    • Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C

    • Office hours

    • By request

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