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ZO2041

Ethology

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The focus of the course is on fundamental concepts in ethology/animal behaviour, with an emphasis on how theories on the evolution of behaviour can be put to a test empirically. The course builds on BI 1003 Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Ethology, but develops certain topics further and also addresses new ones.. A major part of the course is a student project, conducted in teams, where the current state of central and controversial issues is reviewed based on original scientific literature. The projects includes training in hypothesis testing in biology.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with fundamental concepts in ethology/animal behaviour. Students should also have knowledge of how to carry out hypothesis testing in biology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 20 hours
Practical and Project: mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Prosjektoppgave

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI2044 7.5 sp
MNKZO241 7.5 sp
ZO240 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

  • Biodiversity
  • Biology
  • Ethology
  • Zoology
  • Ecology

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 2010-12-09 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-03 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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