Biodiversity: Patterns and Processes
The purpose of this course is to examine global, regional and local diversity in plants and animals.
It will cover geographic patterns, biodiversity estimates and different threats to diversity. This course will provide a deeper knowledge about processes that affect biodiversity, such as speciation, productivity, history, selection and disturbance. Anthropogenic impact of biodiversity will be discussed and how this will interacts with economic and ethical issues.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The education consists of lectures, seminars, individual or group work, and written and /or oralpresentations. Participation in seminars, group work, oral presentation and group education associated with this is compulsory.
Learning outcomes
A list of the learning outcomes can be found in the syllabus. Please find the link to the syllabus on the right side of this page.
Assessment
Examination takes place through written and/or oral examination.
Examiner
Peter Hambäck
E-mail: peter.hamback@su.se
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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.
Gaston, K.J. and Spicer, J.I. Biodiversity: an introduction. 2:nd ed. Blackwell publishing 2008. ISBN 978-1-4051-1857-6.
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Course reports
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Contact
Student office- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20C
- Office hours
Closed for the summer June 22nd till August 13th
We check info.big@su.se all summer
- Irregular office hours
Staff meeting May 15th CLOSED before lunch
Study counsellor for advanced level
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratoriet, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
