Ecology and Climate Change

Graduate (Master) Studies
Life Sciences
Ecology and Climate Change

Description

The goal of the Ecology and Climate Change study program is to prepare ecology masters who understand the impact of climate change on ecosystem processes, principles and systems of environmental management and protection, factors influencing species diversity and distribution, capable of anticipating environmental changes caused by climate change, identifying ecological and climate change issues, proposing solutions, developing environmental management and protection strategies, making innovative decisions, and competitively working in the modern economic space, enhancing ecosystem adaptability and ensuring ecosystem services. These are studies for those who care about the future of the planet.






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The Ecology and Climate Change study program provided me with new and deepened my existing comprehensive knowledge in this field. The experience and knowledge I gained gave me an advantage and enabled me to find answers more quickly, which are necessary for everyday environmental work.

Marius Karlonas, graduate, ornithologist, author of books, Director of UAB "Ornitostogos"

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Summing up the 27th UN Climate Change Conference, it's worth remembering the slogan chanted by the demonstrators next to the conference: "What do we want? Climate justice!" Achieving this requires all of our efforts, cooperation, and contribution with tangible actions towards the implementation of climate justice.

Doc. dr. Daiva Šileikienė, programme lecturer

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While studying, I have the opportunity to update my knowledge of environmental protection, acquire new theoretical knowledge about processes occurring in nature, apply them in practice, and in my career. I have a better understanding of aspects of climate change and principles of circular economy.

Jurgita Sadauskaitė, student

Partners

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Partnerships are closely coordinated in organizing master classes, learning practices, project activities, and educational events. Partners contribute to improving the quality of studies, propose topics for practical applicability in final projects, allocate motivational scholarships to advanced students, provide career counseling, and create job opportunities.

Curriculum

Course Lecturer ECTS Credits
Terrestrial Ecosystem Diversity and Protection Vitas Marozas 6
Climate Change and Agroecosystems Rita Pupalienė 6
Diffusion of Pollution in Ecosystems Laima Česonienė 6
Total ECTS credits:
18
Course Lecturer ECTS Credits
GIS in Ecological Research Donatas Jonikavičius 6
Scientific Research Methodology in Ecology Daiva Šileikienė 6
Diversity and Protection of Hydroecosystems Anželika Dautartė 6
Total ECTS credits:
18
Course Lecturer ECTS Credits
Climate Change and Adaptation Anželika Dautartė 6
Policy of Environmental and Climate Change Management Daiva Šileikienė 6
Nature Management Žydrūnas Preikša 6
Total ECTS credits:
18
Course Lecturer ECTS Credits
Management of Climate Change and Carbon Accounting Gintautas Mozgeris 6
Optional courses I
Environmental Epidemiology Virginija Dulskienė 6
Heavy Metals in the Environment Daiva Šileikienė 6
Energy and Climate Change Eglė Sendžikienė 6
Sustainable Biomass and Waste Recycling Processes Eglė Sendžikienė 6
Anthropogenic Ecosystems Algirdas Gavenauskas 6
Waste Management Valdas Paulauskas 6
Optional courses II
Vertebrate Diversity and Conservation Gediminas Brazaitis 6
Radioecology Laima Česonienė 6
Environmental Bioindication Algirdas Gavenauskas 6
Environmental Monitoring 6
Biodiversity and Ecosystems Servicies Michael Geoffrey Manton 6
Ecohydrology Laima Česonienė 6
Total ECTS credits:
18
Course Lecturer ECTS Credits
Scientific - Research Practice Daiva Šileikienė 6
Analysis of Ecological Research Data Laima Česonienė 6
Optional courses I
Professional Educology Sigitas Daukilas 6
Consulting Methodology Jolanta Stankevičiūtė 6
Sustainable Forestry Development Vitas Marozas 6
Environmental Decision Support Systems Gintautas Mozgeris 6
Statistical Methods in Ecology Petras Rupšys 6
Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation Management Daiva Šileikienė 6
Scientific Research Work Daiva Šileikienė 6
Total ECTS credits:
18
Course Lecturer ECTS Credits
Final Thesis Anželika Dautartė 30
Total ECTS credits:
30