Basic ecology

About this programme

The course provides an orientation of basic ecological and evolutionary theory, with an outlook towards applied contexts in green industries like horticulture, agriculture, and silviculture. You will learn the fundamentals of how organisms adapt to their environment, and the processes governing population change and the structuring and function of both natural ecosystems and agroecosystems in a landscape context. The course combines lectures with literature seminars, an excursion and thematic literature projects on specific topics to address ecological theory and practice from many different perspectives. 15 credits biology English 6 Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish. Finalized by: Programstudierektor Trädgårdsingenjörsprogrammet - odling, 2025-10-22 Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31) 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. 15 credits biology English 6 Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish. The course will provide the students with basic knowledge of evolutionary and ecological theory, with concrete examples for their relevance for practical conservation and green industries like horticulture, agriculture, silviculture, and for landscape planning. To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: Examination includes a written examination, oral presentation of literature study. For a passing grade a passed written examination, passed oral presentation,