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MJ2656 Applied Ecology 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus MJ2656 (Spring 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MJ2656 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

A central part of the course is ecological theory and how ecological knowledge may be used to solve today’s major environmental challenges e.g. global warming, losses of biological diversity and the spreading of organic pollutants. The course will also give a picture on how an ecological approach and methods may be used to investigate different environmental questions.

Independent group assignments in the field around different ecological questions will be the link between theory and practice.

Intended learning outcomes

The overall aim of the course is to provide in depth knowledge about ecology and the human impact on ecosystems. The course should also show on the use of ecological knowledge for different sectors in society.

After the course the student should be able to:

  • Use ecological knowledge in order to understand the distribution of individuals, populations and different distribution of species in ecosystems.
  • Discuss different theories that may explain biological diversity and threats towards biological diversity.
  • Understand the importance of different ecosystems services for technology, society and environment.
  • Explain the ecological background to the most important environmental problems in the world.
  • Use some common ecological methods and applications.
  • Scientific methods used for ecological studies.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Basic knowledge in ecology or environmental knowledge and 120 academic credits (ECTS) in a program of engineering or natural science or course or corresponding knowledge including documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • FÄL1 - Field study, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

  • FÄL1 - Field Exercises, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project Work, 2.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Sustainability and Environmental Engineering

Main field of study

Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Transitional regulations

The course has been replaced with AL2156 and any students can be registered on this instead.