
Conservation of Biodiversity
5 ECTS credits,
Academic Year 2025-2026,
756347A
After this course, you will know the central concepts of biodiversity, threats to it globally and locally, and basic theory and applications for the conservation of biodiversity
Enrollment period
-
Mode of delivery
Web-Based Studies
Course study period
-
Price
Free
Education information
Concept, its history and global patterns of biodiversity. Overview of the main threats and mechanisms affecting biodiversity loss. Consequences of biodiversity loss in all levels of biological hierarchy. Methods for halting biodiversity loss. Current species and habitat type specific issues with a Finnish perspective.
More detailed schedule of the course can be found in Peppi
Education format
Continuous learning
Open university
Semester
Academic Year 2025-2026
Field of study
Natural sciences
Discipline
3205 Biologia
Teaching language
English
Course organiser
University of Oulu
Location
online
Maximum participants
30
Contact information
Guidance and counselling
avoin.yliopisto(at)oulu.fi
Last updated: 25.3.2025