Ecosystems in the Anthropocene

Education facts

Code: 1BG513

This course deals with the central role of humans in the Earth's ecosystems. We will address how different types of ecosystems react to large-scale human disturbances, such as through changes in climate, land use or biogeochemical cycles, and how those changes in turn affect humans. You will learn how human disturbance can be quantified and about ecosystem resilience, planetary boundaries and social-ecological sustainability. Theory is blended with practical exercises such as role-playing, individual writing, a field course and computer exercises to help you acquire key skills for future work in the environmental sector.

Entry requirements

Completed courses of 120 credits including (1) 60 credits in biology and 30 credits in chemistry or 30 credits in earth sciences, or (2) 90 credits in biology, in both cases including either of the advanced courses Ecology 15 credits or Limnology 15 credits, or (3) 90 credits in earth science including Dynamics of Earth Systems - Global Change 10 credits.Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 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.

• Ecosystems in the Anthropocene

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 22 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %