Emne - Applied population dynamics for conservation and management - BI3084
BI3084 - Applied population dynamics for conservation and management
Om emnet
Vurderingsordning
Vurderingsordning: Muntlig
Karakter: Bokstavkarakterer
| Vurdering | Vekting | Varighet | Delkarakter | Hjelpemidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muntlig | 100/100 | KALKULATOR |
Faglig innhold
The course provides an introduction to basic concepts used in analyses of single-species population dynamics. These concepts will be applied in models for analysing fluctuations in size of populations in space and time. Both deterministic and stochastic models will be included. Particular emphasis will be given to how these models can be used in analyses of the consequences for population viability of different kinds of human activities such as expected changes in climate, habitat destruction and fragmentation and harvesting. The aim of the course is to give the students an in-depth understanding of general principles in population dynamics with emphasis on how they can be applied in practice to analyse different kinds of data. A central focus will be to illustrate how these principles can be used to address core problems in conservation biology of large management relevance. Examples of such problems are the minimum size of viable populations, optimal harvest strategies of renewable resources and ecological effects of expected changes in climate.
Læringsutbytte
Knowledge:
The student should have knowledge about:
- Central concepts in analyses of population dynamics
- Deterministic and stochastic factors that influence population fluctuations
- Variables affecting the risk of extinctions of populations
- Effects on climate change on dynamics of populations
- Effects of age-structure on dynamics of populations
- Spatial dynamics: Metapopulations, dynamical consequences of habitat-fragmentation and spatial synchrony of population fluctuations
- Sustainable harvesting strategies.
Skills:
The candidate can
- Interpret population dynamical consequences, as well as consequences for conservation and management, of variation in parameters estimated from analyses of time series
- Present graphically parameters that influences the degree of spatial synchrony in population fluctuations
- Use data and simple models to analyze different core problems in conservation biology and management
General knowledge:
The candidate is able to
- Communicate concerning aspects of their work independently
- Critically assess existing theories, methods and field data
- Work independently in practical and theoretical problem-solving
- Analyze and think critically about various information sources and use these to structure and formulate scientific reasoning
Læringsformer og aktiviteter
Lectures: 20 hours
Seminars and/or practical assignments: 20 hours, mandatory.
Obligatoriske aktiviteter
- Godkjent sem.deltagelse
Mer om vurdering
In case of fail or if you want to improve your grade the oral exam can be retaken in both semesters, even the one without teaching.
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Students are expected to have prior knowledge in population ecology corresponding to BI2033 Population ecology. Knowledge in statistics corresponding to ST2304 Statistical Modelling for Biologists/Biotechnologists is expected.
Studiepoengreduksjon
| Emnekode | Reduksjon | Fra | Til |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI3032 | 3.7 | HØST 2013 | |
| BI3004 | 3.7 | HØST 2013 |
Ingen
Versjon: 1
Studiepoeng:
7.5 SP
Studienivå: Høyere grads nivå
Termin nr.: 1
Undervises: VÅR 2025
Undervisningsspråk: Engelsk
Sted: Trondheim
- Biodiversitet
- Biologi
- Økologi
Eksamensinfo
Vurderingsordning: Muntlig
- Termin Statuskode Vurdering Vekting Hjelpemidler Dato Tid Eksamens- system Rom *
- Høst ORD Muntlig 100/100 KALKULATOR
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Rom Bygning Antall kandidater - Vår ORD Muntlig 100/100 KALKULATOR
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