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
This course examines global environmental changes and their consequences for the sub-arctic and alpine environments. We study both limnological and terrestrial ecosystems with a focus on past and present climate changes and biogeochemical cycles. The course is strongly connected to on-going research at the Climate Impact Research Centre in Abisko and important parts are fieldwork, analytical techniques and writing a scientific report. You have also access to this course as a physical geographer.
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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