Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
To counteract known and future environmental problems, knowledge of ecological interactions and effects of human activity is needed. This course provides a broad overview of the theoretical, practical and applied aspects of ecosystem dynamics in the marine environment.
On this course central concepts will be considered using the Baltic Sea at the Askö laboratory and the North Sea at the Tjärnö laboratory as specific examples. Processes central in coastal and open water environments will be a focus, including marine environmental monitoring and practical applications.
An overarching goal is to provide insights about the theoretical frameworks and the research processes that are used to understand and manage marine ecosystems.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The format of the course will be a project-based learning approach with few formal lectures. You will work on projects individually and as a group together to define the project questions, gather the required data and background information, interpret and synthesize the results. You will gain experience in how to gather scientific information and how to communicate the information orally to others in the course, in presentations and in written reports.
The course includes teaching at two marine field stations. The first field stay will be at the Baltic Sea Askö laboratory, south of Stockholm. The second field stay will be on the Swedish west coast, the Sven Lovén Centre at Tjärnö.
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Assessment
Students will be evaluated based on the presentation of project work, report writing and written examination.
Examiner
Monika Quinones Winder
E-mail: monika.winder@su.se
Phone: +46 709 988 566 -
Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
No mandatory course literature.
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Course reports
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Contact
Student office- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20C
- Office hours
Mon-Thur: 13.00-15.00
Study counsellor for advanced level
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratoriet, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
