Environmental Engineering BA (A), Ecological Engineering - Introductory Course, 7.5 credits

Aim

The purpose is to provide an introduction to the field of ecological engineering, with basics in ecological processes, ecosystem models, and systems ecology. The field of ecological engineering covers, for example, the use of natural and semi-natural ecosystems to solve environmental problems, restoration of ecosystems, constructed ecosystems, or the application of ecological principles in the technosphere.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- explain the central ecological processes that occur in ecological engineering
- explain how ecosystem models are used in ecological engineering
- explain how systems ecology is used in ecological engineering
- show insight into a selection of applications of ecological engineering.

Content

The course introduces the field of ecological engineering, and its strong connection to ecological modeling and systems ecology. Basic principles around this are introduced both theoretically and practically.

Entry requirements

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from a complete upper secondary education in Sweden or abroad with exemption from basic proficiency in Swedish. English course 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The following course levels from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent: Chemistry course 1 or Mathematics course 3b or 3c or Mathematics course C.
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching takes place in the form of lectures, exercises, and fieldwork.
The teaching is given in English.

Examination form

TENT: Written examination, 7.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.