Course - Biogeography and Biosystematics - BI2001
BI2001 - Biogeography and Biosystematics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course aims to be a meeting-point for ecology, evolutionary biology, geology and geography. A special focus will be on the natural history and geographical distribution of species as well as which processes lead to the distribution patterns we observe today. The participants of the course will also learn how to treat and evaluate data for phylogenetic and biogeographical analysis. Practical exercises will give hands-on experience with tools used in phylogenetic analyses and analyses of biogeographic patterns.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Understand the connection between evolutionary history, diversity and distribution of organisms on earth. Knowledge of analytical methods used in phylogeny reconstructions and historical biogeography; understand terms and their use in phylogenetic analyses.
Skills: Able to evaluate, understand and interpret results from phylogenetic, biogeographic and phylogeographic analyses.
General qualifications: Understand how evolution and geographical distributions influence speciation and patterns in natural history.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures (34 hours) and practicals (8 hours) are held throughout the semester. It is expected that the students contribute actively in the lectures. Written reports (4 in total) from all practicals are mandatory.
Compulsory assignments
- Reports
Further on evaluation
All mandatory activities must be approved to be able to take the written exam.
Appeals for reassessment apply to the final written examination.
In the case of 'fail' or 'retake' a final examination is held during the exam period each semester. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course builds upon knowledge of flora and fauna, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
One main textbook is used in addition to hand-outs. The students purchase their own textbooks.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI2000 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| BI2031 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2008 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Ethology
- Biodiversity
- Biology
- Geography
- Geography
- Geology
- Ecology
- Anders Gravbrøt Finstad
- Caitlin Marie Mandeville
- Damaris Marina Matten
- Fabian Laszlo Kellner
- Jaelle Caitlin Brealey
- Michael David Martin
- Torbjørn Ekrem
- Vanessa Carina Bieker
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-11-24 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-14 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 35
- * 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"