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
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.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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