BSc minor Management of Terrestrial Ecosystems (WUMTE)

The BSc Minor Management of Terrestrial Ecosystems provides students with knowledge of the functioning of forest and natural areas as ecological systems at different temporal and spatial scales is the base for conservation and management. The relation of abiotic factors (landscape, soil, water, atmosphere) with vegetation, wildlife-vegetation interactions and specific aspects of forest ecology are used to explain the conservation and management of forest and nature.

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Profile

The BSc minor is a good preparation for the MSc Forest and Nature Conservation for students with various backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this minor students are expected to be able to:

  • explain the functioning of natural areas as ecological systems at different temporal and spatial scales;
  • explain the major components of terrestrial ecosystems;
  • compare the effects of conservation and management on the main ecosystem processes and components;
  • analyse ecological theories, using understanding of plant and animal biology, and environmental interactions.

Target group

This minor is interesting for a broad range of study programmes including students from other universities or profession education in biology, forest, nature and environmental sciences. Interested BBW students: please contact the BSc minor coordinator.

Assumed Knowledge

Ba-students are advised to contact the minor coordinator. Basic knowledge in soil science, hydrology, ecology and animal ecology is desired.

Overlapping courses or content with

  • BBN Forest and Nature Conservation
  • BBW Soil, Water, Atmosphere

Language

Dutch and English

Semester

First semester (period 1, 2 and 3)

Programme or thematic

Programme minor