Main Field of Study and progress level:
Biology: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-06-21
Contents
The course provides extended knowledge of ecological processes in subarctic-alpine ecosystems. Focus is on the importance of abiotic and biotic factors, as nutrients, climate and organism interactions, for the ecosystem function. The course deals with changes in terrestrial and aquatic ecological processes the last 10,000 years and possible effects by future climate change. Excursions to different ecosystems are included. The course is given by researchers at CIRC, and is located to Abisko.
Required Knowledge
60 ECTS Biology, including 30 ECTS Ecology. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training -minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL - minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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