Wildlife biology

About this programme

The equivalent of 120 credits including 90 credits in biology of which 10 credits in ecology. English B (Swedish secondary school) or equivalent The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. The equivalent of 120 credits including 90 credits in biology of which 10 credits in ecology. English B (Swedish secondary school) or equivalent To supply qualified knowledge on Scandinavian wildlife ecology and management, including research and monitoring methods, species biology, wildlife damage, ecological processes and management strategies. The course focuses on applied ecological aspects related to management, conservation, hunting and land use and acknowledge both ecological theory and practical issues. After completion of the course, the students should be able to; The course consists of lectures, exercises, group and individual projects, educational visits and excursions. The first part of the course concerns methods used in wildlife research and management, that are demonstrated and practiced in the field. The second part of the course is a survey of Swedish wildlife species and their ecology, natural dynamics and regulation, and habitat utilization etc. The third part of the course deals with management scenarios and real-world problems, land use, wildlife damage, wildlife research, administration and laws concerning Swedish wildlife management and conservation. The project topics are chosen within the subject areas of the course to enable the students to broad