Course Info
Course Format
iSCB combine lectures, readings and discussions, laboratory exercises, student presentations and field trips to give students a rich experience in an intensive, short-course format. Following the common, relaxed classroom model, students are encouraged to ask questions openly and to actively participate in discussion. The course ran for 9 days, including 2.5 days of field excursions.
| In-class lectures: | 25 hours |
| Guest lectures and discussions: | 10 hours |
| Laboratory exercises: | 15 hours |
| Readings and Discussion of primary literature: | 10-15 hours |
| Preparation of student presentations: | 10-15 hours |
| Field course activities: | 15-20 hours |
Students who fulfill all requirements receive a certificate and 7 ECTS credits towards their university degree.
Course materials
Lecture notes, reading materials, and computer programs will be provided.
Computer labs
Most computer-based activities will be in Excel spreadsheets. Other software will be provided. Students will work in teams of 2 or 3; computers will be available, but you are encouraged to bring a laptop if you have one. Experience with Excel is beneficial, but students are not expected to have extensive mathematical or statistical skills.
Group Projects
Students will work in small groups on a paper and presentation on a conservation issue of their choice, approved by iSCB instructors. Group projects represent a form of the final exam, and will use the following outline:
- Problem Identification
- Inventory of available information
- Identification of affected groups, perceptions and opinions
- Conservation options
- Research and Monitoring Plan
- Assessment
- Expected results and impacts.
Daily Schedule
| 0900-0930 | Discussion of mandatory readings |
| 0930-1100 | Lecture |
| 1100-1130 | Coffee Break |
| 1130-1300 | Computer lab |
| 1300-1500 | Lunch Break |
| 1500-1700 | Lecture |
| 1700-1730 | Coffee Break |
| 1730-1900 | Time to work on Group Projects |
| 2100-2230 | Evening Lecture given by guest speaker |