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Sustainable Use of Biological Systems

Title
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems
Semester
E2022
Master programme in
Environmental Biology * / Environmental Science
Type of activity

Course

Teaching language
English
Study regulation

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REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE
Registration

Sign up for study activities at stads selvbetjeningwithin the announced registration period, as you can see on the Studyadministration homepage.

When signing up for study activities, please be aware of potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates.

The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose.

Number of participants

The Master Programme/Institute reserves the right to cancel the course if fewer than 8 studentes are registered for the course.

ECTS
5
Responsible for the activity
Benni Winding Hansen (bhansen@ruc.dk)
Per Meyer Jepsen (pmjepsen@ruc.dk)
Praveen Ramasamy (praveen@ruc.dk)
Head of study
Per Meyer Jepsen (pmjepsen@ruc.dk)
Teachers
Study administration
INM Studieadministration (inm-studieadministration@ruc.dk)
Exam code(s)
U60095
ACADEMIC CONTENT
Overall objective

This is a theoretical course (containing lectures, class-room exercises and student presentations) in applied ecology that will highlight the methods and challenges related to modern biological production and sustainable exploitation of natural populations. The course integrate elements of animal and plant physiology, population biology, sustainability theory, bioprocess science and social science to solve applied research questions in relation to the exploitation and management of plant and animal populations.

Detailed description of content

A theoretical course in applied ecology related to modern biological production and sustainable exploitation of natural populations.

The course aims to integrate elements of physiology, population biology, sustainability theory, bioprocess science and social science to solve applied research questions in relation to the exploitation and management of plant and animal populations.

Course material and Reading list
Overall plan and expected work effort

Overall plan and expected work effort:

The course consists of 18 lectures/exercises, each 2 hours (=2*45 minutes).

Two of the lectures are optional and will only be used if some subjects require extra attention and/or if we have had to cancel previous lectures.

The course is a 5 ETCS credit course, corresponding to an expected student work-load of 135 hours.

  • Lectures and exercises: 32-36 hours

  • Preparation (including preparation for the Individual written take-home assignment): 96-100 hours

  • We expect thus that students will spend at least 3-4 hours for preparation for a 2-hour lecture.

Format
Evaluation and feedback

The course includes formative evaluation based on dialogue between the students and the teacher(s).

Students are expected to provide constructive critique, feedback and viewpoints during the course if it is needed for the course to have better quality. Every other year at the end of the course, there will also be an evaluation through a questionnaire in SurveyXact. The Study Board will handle all evaluations along with any comments from the course responsible teacher.

Furthermore, students can, in accordance with RUCs ‘feel free to state your views’ strategy through their representatives at the study board, send evaluations, comments or insights form the course to the study board during or after the course.

Programme

A theoretical course in applied ecology related to modern biological production and sustainable exploitation of natural populations. The course aims to integrate elements of physiology, population biology, sustainability theory, bioprocess science and social science to solve applied research questions in relation to the exploitation and management of plant and animal populations.

Teaching and working method includes, lectures, small laboratory demonstrations, student presentations, classroom discussions and problem-solving exercises. Virtual Reality simulations and/or tutorials may be included wherever relevant.

ASSESSMENT
Overall learning outcomes

After completing the course, student will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the conceptual world, mindsets, reasoning, and applications of bioproduction

  • demonstrate knowledge of the most important environmental factors that affect populations used for bioproduction

  • modify and manage environmental conditions in bioproduction systems and improve the quality and quantity of biomass production

  • design integrated approaches for biomass production and processes accounting for sustainable use of natural resources

  • manage, manipulate and exploit selected natural biological resources including the perspectives for sustainable production

  • plan and manage the exploitation of organisms from a broad range of domains

  • plan, design, operate and optimize suitable bioproduction systems including downstream processes for bioproducts

  • plan, design, validate and manage a wide variety of biological production systems

  • discuss and enter into collaborations and partnerships in an interdisciplinary manner with knowledge of physiological and ecological conditions in biological production contexts in order to propose solutions to specific research questions.

Form of examination
Individual written take-home assignment.

The character limit of the assignment is: 12,000-36,000 characters, including spaces.
The character limit includes the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

The duration of the take-home assignment is 7 days and may include weekends and public holidays.



Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Type of examination in special cases
Examination and assessment criteria

Individual written take-home assignment. Student draws an assignment title from a lot and will have 7 days (may include weekends and public holidays) to hand in.

Assesment criteria: - demonstrate knowledge of the conceptual world, mindsets, reasoning, and applications of bioproduction

  • demonstrate knowledge of the most important environmental factors that affect populations used for bioproduction

  • modify and manage environmental conditions in bioproduction systems and improve the quality and quantity of biomass production

  • design integrated approaches for biomass production and processes accounting for sustainable use of natural resources

  • manage, manipulate and exploit selected natural biological resources including the perspectives for sustainable production

  • plan and manage the exploitation of organisms from a broad range of domains

  • plan, design, operate and optimize suitable bioproduction systems including downstream processes for bioproducts

  • plan, design, validate and manage a wide variety of biological production systems

  • discuss and enter into collaborations and partnerships in an interdisciplinary manner with knowledge of physiological and ecological conditions in biological production contexts in order to propose solutions to specific research questions.

Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U60095
Last changed 16/05/2022

lecture list:

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Friday 09-09-2022 10:15 - 09-09-2022 12:00 in week 36
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES)

Tuesday 13-09-2022 10:15 - 13-09-2022 12:00 in week 37
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES)

Wednesday 14-09-2022 14:15 - 14-09-2022 16:00 in week 37
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES)

Friday 16-09-2022 10:15 - 16-09-2022 12:00 in week 37
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Tuesday 20-09-2022 10:15 - 20-09-2022 12:00 in week 38
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Wednesday 21-09-2022 14:15 - 21-09-2022 16:00 in week 38
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES) - please note room 12.1

Friday 23-09-2022 10:15 - 23-09-2022 12:00 in week 38
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES)

Tuesday 27-09-2022 10:15 - 27-09-2022 12:00 in week 39
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES)

Wednesday 28-09-2022 14:15 - 28-09-2022 16:00 in week 39
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Friday 30-09-2022 10:15 - 30-09-2022 12:00 in week 39
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Tuesday 04-10-2022 10:15 - 04-10-2022 12:00 in week 40
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Wednesday 05-10-2022 14:15 - 05-10-2022 16:00 in week 40
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Friday 07-10-2022 10:15 - 07-10-2022 12:00 in week 40
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Tuesday 11-10-2022 10:15 - 11-10-2022 12:00 in week 41
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Wednesday 12-10-2022 14:15 - 12-10-2022 16:00 in week 41
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Friday 14-10-2022 10:15 - 14-10-2022 12:00 in week 41
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Tuesday 25-10-2022 10:15 - 25-10-2022 12:00 in week 43
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Wednesday 26-10-2022 14:15 - 26-10-2022 16:00 in week 43
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Friday 28-10-2022 10:15 - 28-10-2022 12:00 in week 43
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems (ES)

Monday 07-11-2022 10:00 - Monday 14-11-2022 10:00 in week 45 and week 46
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems - Take-home assigment (ES)

Monday 23-01-2023 10:00 - Monday 30-01-2023 10:00 in week 04 and week 05
Sustainable Use of Biological Systems - Take-home assigment (reexam) (ES)