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BI1003 - Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Ethology

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 6 timer

Course content

The course gives a genral introduction to evolution, ecology and behavior. Understanding evolution and natural selection is a common ground for discussions of ecological and behavourial phenomena. Central concepts are variation, adaptations and speciation. De fundamental ecological processes at population, community and ecosystem levels are emphasized. At individual level are the behavoural adatations and mechanisms central. The students will know the ecological processes and how they influence the distribution of plants and animals. As a group based project, the students are given a subject to work with during the course period.

Learning outcome

Kunnskaper:
After the course the candidate shall have:
the basic knowledge about evolution, ecology and behavior ecology
a good understanding of avolution and natural selection as the base for ecological and behavioral phenomenons.
basic knowledge about biodiversity and conservation biology

Ferdigheter:
The candidate can:
find information and facts within the subject
use and communicate knowledge both in written and oral form through the production of a poster and an oral presentation
understand the basic concepts and methods within the subject

Generell kompetence:
The candidate:
understand the subject and its role in the society
can plan, communicate and exchange facts and ideas also to the rest of the society

Learning methods and activities

Lectures:60 hours
Project, mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved project work

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MNKBI103 15.0
MNKBI130 9.0
ZO140 6.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2015

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Biology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2015-12-17 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2016-06-06 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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