Biogeography

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• To describe processes such as extinctions, biological invasions, and dispersal in explaining biogeographical patterns
• To describe main theories underlying biogeographical research.
• To describe the historical factors that influence current species distributions.
• To apply biogeographical concepts to a wide range of environmental problems

1) Introduction to biogeography

2) Historical Biogeography

3) Biodiversity patterns: baselines, patterns, and processes

4) Species distribution under global change

5) Island Biology

6) Biological invasion

7) Conservation biogeography

The module consists of:

1) Lectures and Seminars: to discuss recent literature and case studies to learn basic concepts related to Biogeography.

2) Poster project: to research a topic related to the syllabus content that is of interest to the students.

3) If resources and timing allows, we will aim to have a local field trip to discuss issues of relevance to the module.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.