Ecology:
Plant Ecology and Systematics, 120 credits
An understanding of the mechanisms that shape and modify plant diversity is of fundamental importance for all biological disciplines. This is the subject for you – if you are interested in plant ecology, systematics, evolution and biodiversity. You will learn about the mechanisms that are involved in the evolution of new plant species and the factors that control plant diversity and the distribution of plant species. You will come to understand the way in which mating systems and population structure influence gene flow and genetic diversity in plants. You will find out about how plants interact with other organisms and their ability to adapt to environmental change. At the same time, you will gain practical experience of ecological and systematic methodology.
The educational programme has a clear focus on biodiversity and conservation biology. It provides a foundation for continued higher education studies in plant ecology and systematics as well as for a diverse range of other careers for plant biologists within: the public sector, forestry and agricultural organizations, ecological and conservation consultancy, plant-breeding and education.
Recommended Course of study
Year 1
Autumn
Ecology &emdash; advanced course (BIOR13) / Soil Ecology (BIOR24) /
Mosses, Lichens, Fungi &emdash; Biodiversity and Conservation(BIOR11)
/ Molecular Ecology and Evolution (BIOR25)
Frontiers in Ecology (BIOS04)
Global Ecosystem Processes (NGEN03) / Plant Biology (BIOR26) / Nature Conservation (BIOR23)
Spring
Plant Ecology (BIOR34)
Plant Systematics (BIOR43)
Plant Evolution and Diversity (BIOR54)
Summer
Floristics intermediate course (BIOF03) / Mountain Plant Ecology (BIOR62)
/ start of Degree
project
Year 2
Autumn
Ecology &emdash; advanced course (BIOR13) / Soil Ecology (BIOR24) /
Mosses, Lichens, Fungi &emdash; Biodiversity and Conservation(BIOR11)
/ Molecular Ecology and Evolution (BIOR25)
Philosophy of Science (BIOS10)
Experimental Design Degree
project
Degree title:
Master of Science (Two Years)
Major:Biology with specialization in
Ecology
Last modified 22 Jan 2009
Lotta Persmark
Student Advisor
Department of Undergraduate Studies in Biology
Phone:
+46 46-2223728
E-mail:
Lotta.Persmark@biol.lu.se
Stefan Andersson
Plant Ecology and Systematics
Phone:
+46 46-2224408
E-mail:
Stefan.Andersson@ekol.lu.se