Biodiversity.now B, spring 2027
- Credits:
- 3 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Environmental and natural sciences
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching, Distance teaching
- Price:
- 60 € (VAT 0%)
Learnig outcomes: After completing the course, the student is able to:
- understand the concept, structure and crises related to biodiversity deeper, multidisciplinary and in practise
- recognize reasons for the ongoing biodiversity crisis and its consequences to the human society and personal life
- explore own connection to nature and diverse values you assign to it
- recognize a variety of approaches and tools to protect biodiversity, increase biodiversity and promote sustainable use of biodiversity
- apply the issues to own field of studies/work and learn how to be part of the solution
The study unit develops the following generic skills/generic competences: digitalization, ethics, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication.
Content: The course deepens understanding about biodiversity, gives examples from nature and biodiversity conservation and maintenance, provides group working skills and critical thinking as well as opportunities for sharing knowledge and networking.
Study materials: Online material.
Target group: For those interested in biodiversity, biology, environmental sciences, and related topics. Suitable for professionals working in research and expert roles in the field, whether in organizations, companies, or various types of associations.
Modes of study: Distance learning. There will be online lectures/ info sessions (Kick off meeting/grouping, Final seminar) and group working. Each group decides the timetable for their own group working. Work load 81 hours.
Teaching methods: Online teaching.
Teacher: Elina Oksanen
Prerequisites: Passing the course Biodiversity.now A (2 cp) is required.
In the academic year 2026-2027 English-language implementation only in the spring semester together with Finnish-language implementation.
The course is available between Feb 17th, and May 25th, 2027. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.
This course is a part of an Open badge study module, Metsien monimuotoisuus osaamismerkki. Most of the other courses of the Open badge study module are taught in Finnish.
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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2026-2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.
Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee.
If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration.
If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page.
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