Course - Biogeography and Biosystematics - BI2001
BI2001 - Biogeography and Biosystematics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved exercises | 25/100 | |||
| Written examination | 75/100 | 4 hours | D |
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 from all practicals are mandatory
Further on evaluation
All assessment components included in the course must be passed. In the case of 'fail' or 'retake' , the final written examination needs to be taken again. Appeals for reassessment apply to the final written examination only. The individual components will not be graded and assessment consists of an overall final grade. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
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.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course builds upon knowledge of flora and fauna, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
There is one textbook used in this course in addition to hand-outs. The students need to procure the textbook themselves.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI2000 | 3.7 | 01.09.2008 | |
| BI2031 | 3.7 | 01.09.2008 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
No.of lecture hours: 4
Lab hours: 2
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Ethology
- Biodiversity
- Biology
- Geography
- Geography
- Geology
- Ecology
- Anders Gravbrøt Finstad
- Caitlin Marie Mandeville
- Fabian Laszlo Kellner
- Michael David Martin
- Sam Perrin
- Torbjørn Ekrem
- Vanessa Carina Bieker
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Approved exercises 25/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Approved exercises 25/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Written examination 75/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 75/100 D INSPERA
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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"