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BI1002

Faunistics and Floristics

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination and Work
Special deadlines for course registration
Spring: 2010-12-01

About

About the course

Course content

The course gives an introduction to the biological kingdoms, and their evolution and taxonomic classification. This is done by concentrating on knowledge of species and taxons through exercises and use of keys. The main emphasis is put on characteristic groups and species of local ecosystems, and adaptations to the environment and behaviour of the species are integrated parts of the course. Lectures and obligatory laboratory lessons with practical demonstrations alternate during the first eight weeks. Natural history collections at the nearby museum and botanical garden is presented to the students. Day excursions and field courses follow, covering altogether 28 days.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with the biological kingdoms, and their evolution and taxonomic classification. The students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of species and taxons.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 48 hours
Laboratory course: 90 hours, mandatory
Field course: Day excursions, fieldcourse at the coast and in the mountains, total of 28-29 days.

Admission to this course is restricted


Compulsory assignments

  • Field course
  • Approved laboratory course

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNKBI102 15 sp
MNKBO100 9 sp
ZO100 9 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: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 20/100 Date 2010-12-03 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Artsprøve, del 1
Weighting 20/100
Artsprøve, del 2
Weighting 60/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 20/100 Date 2011-05-30 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Artsprøve, del 1
Weighting 20/100
Artsprøve, del 2
Weighting 60/100

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