Forest and landscape ecology

About this programme

General entry requirements (excemption of requirement in Swedish granted for those with foreign grades) and Mathematics 2a, 2b or 2c, Natural sciences 2, English 6, or Mathematics level 2a, level 2b or level 2c, Natural sciences level 2, English level 2. Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2023-12-22 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. General entry requirements (excemption of requirement in Swedish granted for those with foreign grades) and Mathematics 2a, 2b or 2c, Natural sciences 2, English 6, or Mathematics level 2a, level 2b or level 2c, Natural sciences level 2, English level 2. The aim of the course is to give an introduction to basic ecological concepts with particular emphasis on the ecology of forested urban and rural landscapes. Moreover, the students are introduced to ecological applications like functional ecology and ecosystem services, as well as to conservation biology applied to managed and unmanaged forest systems. The course focuses on the fundamental ecological concepts, theoretical principles, and practical applications of modern forest and landscape ecology. The students learn how forest ecosystems are organised and get an overview of their biotic and abiotic components and processes. During the course, students discuss ecological applications and learn how organisms and their environment interact. Furthermore, they explore ecological prin