About this course

The course will give students insights into the origin and evolution of tropical rainforests and provide a biogeographical comparison of all the major tropical rainforest regions. Important ecological concepts in evolution and speciation, and theories of maintenance of species diversity, will be explored in a rainforest setting. Key aspects of community and landscape ecology and dynamics will also be examined. The course will further address tropical rainforest conservation in a global and regional perspective, in conjunction with contemporary and future threats to biodiversity through human impacts.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

Students will gain a detailed understanding of the ecology and conservation of tropical rainforests.

Skills:

The students will be able to identify unique animal and plant characteristics of rainforests from each continent and understand the complexity of rainforest ecosystems in addition to the threats they face.

Expertise:

The student will after the course have a deeper understanding, and be able to discuss important aspects, of current challenges with rainforest conservation action and future scenarios, particularly related to human impacts.

  • Learning activities

    Lectures

  • Teaching support

    The candidate can seek academic guidance from course teachers during office hours.

  • Syllabus

    Lectures and related articles. The compulsory reading material will consist of articles chosen by the respective teacher for each lecture. Additional reading material for interested students will be presented at each lecture.

  • Prerequisites

    Completed bachelor degree and ecological knowledge at the ECOL200 level

  • Assessment method

    Written examination (3 hours) at the end of the course.

    Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddelkode: A1 No calculator, no other aids

  • About use of AI

    Written exam: K1 - No use of AI

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    An external examiner and the course director evaluate the exam papers.

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures: 2h per week

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science