Entry requirements

60 credits in biology and Floristics and Faunistics, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide thorough knowledge about the diversity of birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals, as well as understanding of how knowledge about these organisms can be applied in conservation biology and environmental work.

After completing the course, the students will be able to

• recognise most of the Swedish vertebrates, including both species knowledge and deeper skills in species recognition in the field.
• account for the habitat demands, ecology and spread, as well as basic systematics and morphology of Swedish vertebrates.
• describe how these skills are applied in conservation biology within companies and public authorities.

Content

This course is divided into four parts corresponding to animal groups (i.e. fish, amphibians/reptiles, mammals and birds). The identification of species comprises appearance and in certain cases also sounds, tracks and other signs.

Instruction

The teaching comprises field trips in Uppsala with surroundings, museum studies, lectures, teaching sessions and demonstrations, identification exercises and application assignments.

Assessment

To pass the course, the student is required to pass test on all modules; Birds equivalent to 3 credits credits; Fish equivalent to 2 credits credits; Amphibians and reptiles equivalent to 1 credit credit; Mammals equivalent to 2 credits credits and passed written assignment equivalent to 1 credit credit and at least 50 % attendance on field section equivalent to 1 credit credits.