The course aims to give the students an understanding of basic concepts within population and conservation biology. Furthermore, the course provides knowledge of the latest technologies within monitoring population dynamics and development, including eDNA and machine learning.
Students who have passed the module should be able to
Design projects for monitoring the status and development of populations, and in that context use large data sets established and coordinated across temporal and geographical scales, and also consider the interdisciplinary aspects and actors involved in a project to monitor and protect species and habitats.
Lectures
Exercises
150 hours
Name of exam | Population and conservation biology |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
Please see the examination schedule. |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Populations- og bevaringsbiologi |
Module code | K-BIO-K1-62A |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Biology |
Study Board | Study Board of Chemistry and Bioscience |
Department | Department of Chemistry and Bioscience |
Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |