BENA2023 Biotopes and their biota 2 (3 cr)

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Study level:

Intermediate studies

Grading scale:

Pass - fail

Language:

Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Department of Biological and Environmental Science

Curriculum periods:

2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Identification of organisms is practiced in different habitat types focusing on typical flora. Identification of habitat types is rehearsed during different season than in the previous course. During the field work special attention is paid to peatlands, although also features and guiding plant species of forest habitat types are studied. The most important mushrooms are studied and identified especially in the field.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student should be able to

· identify and describe the main habitat types (forests and peatlands) and their typical biota regardless of the season.

· to identify the most common Finnish mushroom genera and the most important species with the help of literature.

· be critical for the identification and has a tentative ability to assess the reliability of the identification.

(under supervision) report phases, methods and results of the inventory project, both in writing and orally.

Description of prerequisites

BENP1001, 1002 and 1004, and BENA2021, 2022.

Study materials

Course materials are shared in Moodle.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:

Assignments, written report and oral presentation 100%.

Time of teaching:

Period 1

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Teaching (3 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching