Course - Sexual Selection - ZO3032
ZO3032
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.
Sexual Selection
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2010/2011
Credits
7.5
Level
Second degree level
Language of instruction
English and norwegian
Examination arrangement
Oral examination
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to currently important topics in evolutionary ecology. Subjects covered include evolution of sexes, hermaphrodites, sexual selection (occurrence, models, costs and limiting factors). The group work is based on current scientific literature, and requires active participation from the students. ZO 3032 is concentrated in time and lasts 2-3 weeks.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course the students should be familiar with currently important topics in evolutionary ecology.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures: 9 hours
Group work: 18 hours, mandatory
The course is taught every second year, next time in 2012
Compulsory assignments
- Godkjent seminardeltagelse
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BI3041 | 7.5 sp | |
| MNKZO332 | 6 sp |
Subject areas
- Biology
- Ethology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Contact information
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