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BI1004

Physiology

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2015
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination and Report
Special deadlines for course registration
Autumn: 2015-06-01

About

About the course

Course content

The course is based on BI 1001, and covers the connection between structure and function on organ- and organism level. In the plant physiology part importance is given to the processes essential for plants as primary producers. The animal physiology part provides an introduction to animal adaptation to different environments. The course is part of the 1-year module in biology. Admission is restricted. A small number of places are available for students that want only this course.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with the connection between structure and function on organ and organism level. Students should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of processes essential for plants as primary producers, and of animal adaptation to different environments.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 50 hours
Laboratory course: 45 hours
Group work: Mandatory
Admission to this course is restricted

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved laboratory course

Specific conditions

Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission

Required previous knowledge

Accomplished laboratory course in BI 1001

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI1006 7.5 sp
BI1007 7.5 sp
MNKBI104 15 sp
MNKBI120 15 sp
MNKBI120A 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 Report
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2015

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 70/100 Date 2015-12-18 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Rapport
Weighting 30/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2016

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 70/100 Date 2016-05-24 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Rapport
Weighting 30/100

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