Forest animals
Information from the course leader
2021-10-04
Welcome to the course in 2022!
The course Forest animals will be given as 100% distance course, starting the 17th January and ending the 5th June (Last examination 30th May). The course platform is Canvas, all students that are accepted to the course, will be invited to the Canvas in the beginning of January.
The course comprises of four modules. 1.The general Zoology (1,5 hp), 2. mammals (2 hp), 3. Insects (2 hp), 4. birds and herptiles (2 hp). General zoology will be examined with home assignments, and the other block are examined in Canvas/Zoom examinations. All of the lectures will be recorded, but we will have synchronized discussions with the responsible teachers. The schedule will be discussed with the participating students during the first meeting. The preliminary list of literature is updated. Any books presenting the mammals and birds of Sweden or Northern Europe are acceptable. Michael Chinery's book of insects is clearly the best when it comes to insects in general.
Nationalnyckeln and Bengt Ehnströms “Insektgnag i bark och ved” are extraordinary in learning tracks of beetles and longhorn beetles.
We will see whether there are possibilities to excursions of birds and herptiles in April 2022. More information will come!
See in In January 17th at 9:00 (Stockholm time) in Zoom!
Should you have any questions regarding the course, please email or call me!
Anne-Maarit Hekkala
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
SG0253-30295 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for SG0253
Academic year 2022/2023
2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2020/2021
2021-01-18 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2019/2020
2020-01-20 - 2020-04-30
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
SG0253 Forest animals, 7.5 Credits
Skogens djurSubjects
Forest Science Biology Forest science BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Basic eligibility for higher education.Objectives
The aim of the course is to give an oversight into forest animals, their phylogeny, origin, biology and distribution patterns in Sweden.
After completing the course the student should be able to:
describe taxonomy, classification, phylogeny and systematic of the animal kingdom
account for the biology of Swedish animals and their physiological adaptations, evolution, behavior and biogeography
recognize species of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Insect orders and tracks of saproxylic insects in Swedish forests
Content
The course provides knowledge of zoology with a specific focus on Swedish forest animals. Lectures in general zoology together with assignments and the text book are used for the student to learn about the taxonomy, classification, phylogeny, systematic and biogeography of animals. Lectures of Swedish taxa and exercises based on study collections give the student insight into identification of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insect orders and tracks of saproxylic insects in Swedish forests.
Individual assignments, exercises and written exams are compulsory.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Examination includes written and practical parts.
The learning objectives are achieved by assignments, lectures, field excursions, and study of museum specimens. If assignments are not submitted on time, higher grades are not possible but only the basic grade of "pass".
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Environmental Studies
Further information
Litterature list
- Mammals of Europe Författare: Macdonald & Barrett 2001 ISBN: 9780691091600 1) Nordens däggdjur Författare: Jensen B ISBN: 91-518-4432-X 1) Insekter, en fälthandbok Författare: Douwes, Hall, Hansson & Sandhall ISBN: 91-86448-36-6 1) Insects of Britain and Northern Europe Författare: Chinery ISBN: 0-00-219918-1 1) Signalarter bland bark- och vedlevande insekter i norra Sverige Författare: Ehnström & Bjelkefelt ISBN: 978-91-637-1086-5 1) Compendium of forest insects-SLU Umeå Författare: Roger Mugerva Pettersonand Anne-Maarit Hekkala Kommentar: This compendium will be shared with you during the insect block.
- Fåglar i Europa Författare: Jonsson L ISBN: 91-46-17633-0 1) Fågelguiden Författare: Mullarney, Svensson & Zetterström ISBN: 9789174240399 1) Integrated principles of Zoology. 17th edition Författare: Hickman Jr. C.P. et al ISBN: 13-9780073524214 Kommentar: Also 16th or 15th edition will work fine.This book is not at all necessary for the course, but if you want to learn more on animal ecology, this is good general book.