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BI1003

Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Ethology

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to evolutionary biology, ecology and ethology. On completion of the course the students should have an understanding of ecological processes on individual-, population-, community and ecosystem level. At the individual level behavioural adaptations and behavioural mechanisms are given major focus. Through the course the students will become familiar with the ecological processes of terrestrial and aquatic habitats in Northern Europe. Lectures on biodiversity, nature management and environmental protection will focus on case studies from Scandinavia. The course is part of the 1-year module in biology, and includes a common field course with BI 1002. Admission is restricted. A small number of places are available for students that want only BI 1003.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with basic evolutionary biology, ecology and ethology. The students should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of ecological processes on individual, population, community and ecosystem level.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures:60 hours
Project, mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved project work

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNKBI103 15 sp
MNKBI130 9 sp
ZO140 6 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Biology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-08 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-04 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.