Ecosystem Services, Ecological Engineering and LCA, 30 Credits

Ecosystem services, 15 credits

This course deals with Ecosystem Services. It introduces the UN Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity report and other international efforts to describe, understand, implement and utilize the concept of Ecosystem Services.

Ecological Engineering - Introductory Course, 7.5 credits

The course introduces the field of ecological engineering, and its strong connection to ecological modeling and systems ecology. Basic principles around this are introduced both theoretically and practically.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), 7.5 credits

The overall aim of the course is to develop skills in systems thinking based upon life cycle assessment as a tool for evaluation and understanding. The aim is also that the student should be able to use basic scientific methodology and get training in environmental analysis.

Start: Autumn semester 2025
Study period: Week 36 - 3
Level : First cycle
Language of instruction: English
Code: MIU-H4X93

Study form: Campus
Study pace: 100%
Campus: Östersund

Application:

The last day to apply was 15 April 2025 You can make a late application via universityadmissions.se You can make changes to your application until 15 April

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Entry requirements

The following course levels from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or equivalent: Chemistry course 1, Mathematics course 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, and English course 6