Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge and skills obtained in the module "Botany" including vegetative plant species determination.

It is recommended that the student has acquired knowledge of the following subjects (possibly through other course modules):

Nature types related to streams or lakes, the characteristic species of aquatic plants in streams and lakes and their relationships to (a)biotic factors (limnology)
Hydrology in soil, lakes and streams (limnology)
EU directives
Basic botany and understanding of adaptations of terrestrial plants to the environment (botany and plant physiology)
Marine habitats (marine biology)

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Knowledge of the different nature types that exist in Denmark is essential for the biologist, environmental engineer and geographer who work in the Danish landscape with nature or resource management and will be obtained through the course. Knowledge of the most important plant indicator species is an important tool and determining/keying habitat types via plant species and assessing the quality of the habitat type is essential on the course. The relation between nature types and the most important EU directives in the area of nature as well as Nature legislation is included and gives the student the opportunity to implement knowledge from the course in a management-oriented project. The course will include in introduction to environmental assessment (Vurdering af Virkningerne på Miljøet, VVM -analysis)

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module must be able to

• explain terrestrial Danish nature types, including characteristic plant species, ecophysiology, status and threats
• relate legislative aspects of importance for nature management
• understand the basics of environmental assessment

Skills

• identify Danish nature types
• prepare natural state assessments
• assess requirements for nature restauration
• discuss environmental assessment aspects

Type of instruction

• Classes
• Exercises
• Group-based project assignment
• Article presentations
• Presentation of project assignments

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Danish Biotopes – evaluation and management
Type of exam	Active participation/continuous evaluation In connection with re-examinations, the form of examination will be a written report.
ECTS	5
Permitted aids	With certain aids: Please refer to the exam plan.
Assessment	Passed/Not Passed
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures