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Masters Degree in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity

Masters Degree in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity. Objectives

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Masters Degree in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity

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  1. Masters Degree in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity

  2. Objectives Offer advanced training in fundamental concepts and techniques for research in ecology and biodiversity. Graduates will attain a professional-level capacity for understanding the functioning of tropical ecosystems and designing research and monitoring projects in accordance with this understanding. Specific Objectives Develop skills and techniques for the quantification of the dynamics, structures and composition of biodiversity across multiple scales, ranging from the genetic to the species and ecosystem. Study natural systems, with specific reference to the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances. Supply theoretical tools and methodologies to design, implement, organize and evaluate research investigations in ecology and biodiversity.

  3. Place: UTPL campus Face to face modality: 60 credits One credit has 32 Hours of work, (16 hours has to face to face class and 16 could be autonomy work) In total are 1960 hours Program structure: Six theoretical modules (class credits) of 6 credits each, this include 2 – 3 classes of 2 - 3 credits each. 36 credits in total plus 24 credit of thesis project.

  4. Class structure: (example) One semester for theoretical class Module 1: tropical ecology and conservation (6 credits) Class 1: An introduction to tropical ecology and conservation (2 credits) Class 2: Multiple scales of biodiversity (genetics to landscape, components, patterns, and processes) (2 credits) Class 3: Protected areas and human dimensions (2 credits) Option 1: Workshop structure Six credits mean 96 hours of face to face class, it could be developed in a two weeks full time workshop (Module coordinator and colleagues). It include a previous process of reading and reviewing of related literature. Assignments and readings (96 hours): The previous and next two week of the moth the student develop the assignments with the support of professors using electronic media. Also is possible to include local class assistants (the UTPL PhD/master faculty or some postdoc student from the professors group). The examination is at the end of the month. The student take one module each month, it means that in six month they will finish the class credits. Other option is to take each two months each module (one year)

  5. Class structure: (example) One semester for theoretical class Option 2: Workshop structure Six credits mean 96 hours of face to face class, it could be developed in a two hours video lecture (real time or recorder)- (Main professor and/or colleagues) plus four hours of face work after the video class each week (local class assistant). It include a weekly process of reading and reviewing of related literature. The class assistant is considered as face class. It means: - 8 hours of video class monthly (48 hours in six months) - 16 hours monthly and six months in total to finish 96 hours of face class. Assignments and readings (96 hours): Weekly the student develop the assignments with the support of professors using electronic media and local class assistants (the UTPL PhD/master faculty or some postdoc student from the professors grup). The examination could be at the end of the semester. The student could take the six modules in one semester ¿? Or it is necessary two semesters (one year)

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