Course - Biosystematics and phylogenetic analysis - BI3001
BI3001
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.
Biosystematics and phylogenetic analysis
Credits
7.5
Level
Second degree level
Course start
Spring 2011
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
English and norwegian
Examination arrangement
Oral examination
About
About the course
Course content
The course covers theoretical and methodological topics of current interest in systematics and taxonomy, and the application of these topics in practical analysis of phylogenies. The main focus will be methodological through analysis and reconstruction of relationships between organisms using modern software. The seminars are based on problem solving and require active participation from the students.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course the students should be familiar with theoretical and methodological topics of current interest in systematics and taxonomy, and also the application of these topics in practical analysis of phylogenies.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars: 35 hours, mandatory
Compulsory assignments
- Approved participation in seminars
Required previous knowledge
BI 2000 or BI2001
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MNKBI301 | 6 sp | |
| MNKBI301 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Biology
- Botany
- Zoology
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Oral examination
Weighting
100/100
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Oral examination
Weighting
100/100