Ecosystem Services, Ecological Engineering and LCA

Education facts

Code: MGR05

Ecosystem services, 15 credits<br> This course deals with Ecosystem Services. It introduces the UN Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity report and other international efforts to describe, understand, implement and utilize the concept of Ecosystem Services. <br> Ecological Engineering - Introductory Course, 7.5 credits<br> The course introduces the field of ecological engineering, and its strong connection to ecological modeling and systems ecology. Basic principles around this are introduced both theoretically and practically. <br> Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), 7.5 credits<br> The overall aim of the course is to develop skills in systems thinking based upon life cycle assessment as a tool for evaluation and understanding. The aim is also that the student should be able to use basic scientific methodology and get training in environmental analysis.

Entry requirements

The following course levels from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent: Chemistry course 1, Mathematics course 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, and English course 6

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Ecosystem Services, Ecological Engineering and LCA

  Mid Sweden University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %