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BI3032

Population dynamics

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 provides an introduction to the basic theoretical features of population ecology, with particular emphasis on one-species populations and interactions between species. Subjects covered include demography, population regulation and life history strategies in different animal and plant species. Furthermore, the course focuses on how variation in demographic variables such as reproduction, mortality and dispersal are effected by changes in population size or the environment. In the seminars active participation is required from the students.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with basic theoretical features of population ecology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 30 hours
Seminar: 10 hours, mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Godkjent seminardeltagelse

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI3084 3.7 sp
MNKBI332 6 sp
MNKBI332 7.5 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: Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100