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ZO3031

Behavioural Ecology

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 central features in behavioural ecology. Particular emphasis will be put on animal behaviour in an evolutionary perspective, but behavioural mechanisms are also important. In this context subjects discussed include interaction between individual interests, social behaviour and life history, and also the role of behavioural ecology in conservation biology. The course requires active participation from the students.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with central features in behavioural ecology, and be able to demonstrate knowledge of animal behaviour in an evolutionary perspective.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 12 hours
Seminar: 22 hours

Compulsory assignments

  • Godkjent seminardeltagelse

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI3040 7.5 sp
MNKZO331 7.5 sp
MNKZO331 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
  • Ethology
  • Zoology
  • Ecology

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