Ecosystem Services in a Changing World
The course develops and deepens the students' understanding of connections between ecosystem services, human activity, sustainable development and environmental changes. Furthermore, discussions on how ecosystem services should be valued and assessed considering different perceptions within the scientific community are included. The course further addresses nature-based solutions for sustainable societal development and discusses issues of connectivity and fragmentation in the landscape as a fundamental factor for the functioning and/or restoration of ecosystem services. The course strives to let the students develop their ability to apply scientific studies in their stance. The course also provides an insight into ecosystem-related research and innovations in environmental science and ecology.
Level:
Advanced level
Application code:
X0355
Entry requirements:
Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or Geology including an independent project 15 credits or Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an environmental orientation including an independent project 15 credits. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen or Swedish högskoleingenjörsexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university. English 6. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted.
Selection rules:
Available for exchange students. Limited numbers of seats.
Start week:
week: 36
Instructional time:
Daytime
Language of instruction:
Teaching is in English.
