MJ2656 Applied Ecology 6.0 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
Decision to discontinue this course: The course will be discontinued at the end of Spring 2022 according to decision: A-2022-1071 Decision date: 2022-04-28 The course was last given Spring 2014. The last opportunity for examination in the course is given Spring 2022. The course has been replaced with AL2156.

The course will give knowledge about Ecology and the use of ecological knowledge in the society. The use of ecological knowledge will be related to technical processes, environmental effects and discussions about sustainable development. Ecological methods and applications are also discussed during the course.
Course offering missing
Course offering missing for current semester as well as for previous and coming semestersContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
A central part of the course is ecological theory and how ecological knowledge may be used to solve today’s major environmental challenges e.g. global warming, losses of biological diversity and the spreading of organic pollutants. The course will also give a picture on how an ecological approach and methods may be used to investigate different environmental questions.
Independent group assignments in the field around different ecological questions will be the link between theory and practice.
Intended learning outcomes
The overall aim of the course is to provide in depth knowledge about ecology and the human impact on ecosystems. The course should also show on the use of ecological knowledge for different sectors in society.
After the course the student should be able to:
- Use ecological knowledge in order to understand the distribution of individuals, populations and different distribution of species in ecosystems.
- Discuss different theories that may explain biological diversity and threats towards biological diversity.
- Understand the importance of different ecosystems services for technology, society and environment.
- Explain the ecological background to the most important environmental problems in the world.
- Use some common ecological methods and applications.
- Scientific methods used for ecological studies.
Course disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in ecology or environmental knowledge and 120 academic credits (ECTS) in a program of engineering or natural science or course or corresponding knowledge including documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge in ecology or environmental knowledge and 120 academic credits (ECTS) in a program of engineering or natural science or course or corresponding knowledge including documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- FÄL1 - Field study, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
- FÄL1 - Field Exercises, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project Work, 2.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web MJ2656Offered by
Main field of study
Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Daniel Franzén (dfranz@kth.se)
Transitional regulations
The course has been replaced with AL2156 and any students can be registered on this instead.