Faunistics, Vertebrates

Education facts

Code: 1BG222

This course provides advanced knowledge of vertebrates, with an emphasis on species knowledge and practical skills to identify vertebrate species in the field in Sweden. The course includes species identification of almost all Swedish vertebrates, as well as knowledge of their distribution, habitat requirements and general biology (feeding habits, tracks, sounds, movement and nesting ecology). Parts of the exams will be held in the field. Meetings and excursions take place during mornings, evenings and weekends.

Entry requirements

60 credits in biology and 3 credits faunistics or zoology.

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.

• Faunistics, Vertebrates

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %