Conservation biology in terrestrial habitats

Education facts

Code: BIO281

This course provides advanced knowledge of conservation and conservation biology with an emphasis on Swedish conditions and terrestrial environment (habitats, species, nature conservation content, organization, rules and working methods). Also international aspects are addressed and conservation biology concepts and theories are related to the practical nature conservation. The course covers the southern Swedish province's history, today's ecosystem and conservation therein, as well as current issues and challenges for conservation. Different groups of organisms are presented, as well as their requirements for environmental protection and management.

Entry requirements

För tillträde till kursen krävs: Alternativ 1: Genomgångna baskurser i biologi omfattande 60 hp i ämnesområdena cellbiologi, molekylär genetik, evolution, botanisk och zoologisk fysiologi, ekologi samt biodiversitet och systematik, eller motsvarande, varav minst 30 hp måste vara godkända. Alternativ 2: Genomgångna kurser ES1201 Miljövetenskaplig baskurs - naturvetenskaplig inriktning, 15 hp, ES1300 Naturresurshushållning, 15 hp, ES1220 Ekologi och evolution för miljövetare, 15 hp varav minst minst 30 hp måste vara godkända. Alternativ 3: Godkänd på 90 hp av 120 hp på kurser inom de två första åren på Marin vetenskap kandidatprogram, eller motsvarande.

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.

• Conservation biology in terrestrial habitats

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 3 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %