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ZO2050

Functional Anatomy

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Oral examination
Special deadlines for course registration
Autumn: 2010-06-01

About

About the course

Course content

An introduction to the comparative anatomy of vertebrates (fish, amphibia, reptiles, birds and mammals)is given on the background of their origin and phylogenetic development. Tissues, structures and organ systems are presented in accordance with international standard textbooks. In addition to lectures and a dissection course the students are expected to participate in preparatory activities (discussion groups, quizz). A laboratory journal from the dissection course must be approved.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with the comparative anatomy of vertebrates, and understand their origin and phylogenetic development.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 30 hours
Laboratory course: 15 hours, mandatory


Admission to this course is restricted

Compulsory assignments

  • Laboratoriekurs
  • Exercises

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNKZO250 7.5 sp
ZO150 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
  • Zoophysiology
  • Zoology

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

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