About the study
Are you interested in exploring fundamental ecological questions? Do you want to know what counts as evidence to develop and implement sustainable management of populations or ecosystems, or apply the best tools available for monitoring and predicting impacts of climate change – or human activities on northern nature? Or perhaps your main desire is to learn about what determines patterns and processes within boreal and arctic ecosystems or explore solutions for ecosystem-based management. Do you want to acquire highly relevant competence for a career within management or research in an era of profound pressures on species and ecosystems? Then this discipline is for you.
This study programme requires compulsory attendance to the introductory meeting. See this web page for more information.
What will you learn?
As a students in Northern Populations and Ecosystems you will gain advanced knowledge in Arctic terrestrial ecosystem ecology, environmental monitoring and management, such as plant ecology, animal ecology, ecosystem ecology, environmental monitoring designs and analysis, ecosystem-based management.
You will learn to use relevant analytical methods including both theoretical and statistical approaches to issues relevant for understanding and managing Arctic terrestrial ecosystems.
Programme description
A specialization in Northern populations and ecosystems provides insight into general ecological theories, analytical approaches and tools for understanding, analysing and managing populations, food webs and ecosystems. Students will work with empirical data collected in the field and typically use novel technologies and/or advanced data analyses to understand ecological patterns and processes. MSc projects are offered in a broad range of topics, including animal behavior, health and diseases, wildlife ecology, plant ecology, theoretical ecology and evolution, ecosystem science and management, and the impacts of climate change on northern ecosystems. A primary focus is placed on arctic-alpine tundra and boreal forests. Projects are often conducted as part of larger research initiatives and in teamwork. Many of the projects are connected to the Climate-ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT), and extensive collaboration is carried out with partners within the Fram Centre.
Students will be an integral part of the Northern Populations and Ecosystems Rearch Group, and are expected to participate actively.
For a complete overview of learning outcomes, please see the programme study plan.
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