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Interactions in Ecological Communities: theory

The course provides knowledge about interactions in ecological communities. It covers several types of interactions, including plant-animal, plant-microbe and predator-prey interactions.

During the course you are trained in addressing and studying ecological and evolutionary problems associated with interactions. The course includes an overview of the theory and a literature essay.

  • Course structure

    Teaching format

    The education consists of lectures, group seminars and a literature essay. Participation in group seminars is compulsory. An examiner may rule that a student is not obliged to participate in certain compulsory education if there are special grounds for this after consultation with the relevant teacher.

    Assessment

    Examination is carried out by a written examination and an oral and written presentation.

    Examiner

    Johan Ehrlén & Ayco Tack
    E-mail: johan.ehrlen@su.se & ayco.tack@su.se
    Tel: +46 8 16 1202

  • 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.

  • Contact

    Student office
    info.big@su.se
    08-16 40 69
    08-16 40 15
    • Visiting address

    • Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315

    • Svante Arrhenius väg 20C

    • Office hours

    • Mon-Thur: 13.00-15.00

    • Irregular office hours

    • Note! Closed due to holidays April 31 and May 1!

    Study counsellor for advanced level
    Ann-Christin Lindås
    ann.christin.lindas@su.se
    08-16 19 98
    • Visiting address

    • Arrheniuslaboratoriet, room E315

    • Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C

    • Office hours

    • By request

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