UTM1140 Wildlife ecology
- Course codeUTM1140
- Number of credits7,5
- Teaching semester2024 Spring
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusEvenstad
The course is divided in 5 modules covering central aspects of wildlife ecology:
- Genetic problems in small populations
- Wildlife nutrition and foraging behaviour
- Space use and social interactions Life
- History and population dynamics
- Literature review
- Interspecific interactions
Learning Outcome
A candidate with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:
The candidate:
- Has a broad knowledge concerning ecological questions related to wildlife in boreal forests
- Has basic knowledge on the use of practical tools and methods for studying and managing wildlife
The candidate
- Can apply ecological knowledge to assess management strategies and processes, and can find, evaluate and refer to relevant research
- Can update their knowledge in wildlife ecology
The candidate
- Has good insight in important concepts and central questions in research and management of wildlife
- Can communicate their knowledge of wildlife ecology and be familiar with innovation processes within this field
- Lectures
- Reading and discussing scientific papers
- Group discussions
- Seminars where groups of students present selected topics.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written examination with invigilation | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 4 Hour(s) | 100 |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course