Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

The course gives an introduction to conservation biology, loss of biodiversity and the methods to prevent this. Central topics are how biodiversity is valued, causes of loss of biodiversity, and the theoretical foundations for and empirical examples of methods in conservation biology.

Knowledge:

The candidate will obtain knowledge and understanding of:

• Patterns and processes in biodiversity relevant for conservation biology
• How biodiversity can be valued
• The threats to biodiversity
• Different concepts and methods in conservation biology, and how they are linked to patterns of biodiversity

Skills:

The candidate will be skilled in:

• Communicate and discuss the subject
• Central concepts, methods and challenges in conservation biology, and how they are linked to patterns and processes of biodiversity changes

General competence:

The candidate will obtain competence on:

• The scientific field and its role in the society
• Communicating and discussing facts on biodiversity and conservation biology, and how they are linked
• Critical thinking in conservation biology contexts

Lectures: Ca. 24 hours