Course - Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Ethology - BI1003
BI1003 - Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Ethology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 6 hours |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 6 hours |
Course content
The course gives a genral introduction to evolution, ecology and behavior. Understanding evolution and natural selection is a common ground for discussions of ecological and behavourial phenomena. Central concepts are variation, adaptations and speciation. De fundamental ecological processes at population, community and ecosystem levels are emphasized. At individual level are the behavoural adatations and mechanisms central. The students will know the ecological processes and how they influence the distribution of plants and animals. As a group based project, the students are given a subject to work with during the course period.
Learning outcome
Kunnskaper:
After the course the candidate shall have:
the basic knowledge about evolution, ecology and behavior ecology
a good understanding of avolution and natural selection as the base for ecological and behavioral phenomenons.
basic knowledge about biodiversity and conservation biology
Ferdigheter:
The candidate can:
find information and facts within the subject
use and communicate knowledge both in written and oral form through the production of a poster and an oral presentation
understand the basic concepts and methods within the subject
Generell kompetence:
The candidate:
understand the subject and its role in the society
can plan, communicate and exchange facts and ideas also to the rest of the society
Learning methods and activities
Lectures:60 hours
Project, mandatory
Compulsory assignments
- Approved project work
Further on evaluation
Please refer to these supplementary regulations UTF §5-6 at NTNU for information on re-sit examinations (oral and written) in science courses.
1. Final examination in each semester -for courses with prefix BI, IT and KJ a final examination is held during the examination period every semester.
2. New assessment incase of fail - please refer to the course description for details on which components of the course need to be retaken in case of re-assessment.
The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNKBI103 | 15.0 | ||
| MNKBI130 | 9.0 | ||
| ZO140 | 6.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2019-12-11 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SU405 Sukkerhuset 35 SU315 Sukkerhuset 7 SU205 Sukkerhuset 1 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 SU404 Sukkerhuset 15 SU406 Sukkerhuset 55 SU220 Sukkerhuset 1
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Home exam
100/100
Release
2020-05-19Submission
2020-05-19
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"