Course - Human Evolution and Behaviour - BI2041
BI2041 - Human Evolution and Behaviour
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 70/100 | 3 timer | ||
Semesteroppgave | 30/100 |
Course content
Subjects covered include: Genes and behaviour. Human as a species, and as a part of evolution. Human biology - differences and similarities between human societies. Human and other primates - differences and similarities. Human reproductive biology; selecting a partner, resource bases, status symbols, sexual competition, behavioural differences between the sexes, systems of partnership. Conflicts between individuals and groups (war). Human population biology and life history strategies. Examples of human diseases. Human environmental behaviour - reasons for the global environmental crises, and threats to biodiversity.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of human evolution and behaviour, and evaluate human behaviour in light of the topics mentioned in Course contents.
Knowledge:
The candidate will obtain knowledge of:
- Contribution of evolution for explaining human behaviour
- How biological differences between sexes can lead to gender specific differences in behaviour
Skills:
The candidate will be skilled in:
- Arguing that human evolutionary history contributes to understanding of human behavioural traits
General competence:
The candidate will obtain competence on:
- Basic knowledge of human evolution and behaviour
- Understanding of the influence of biology on human behaviour
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, discussions and semester assignment (written project). The semester assignment is mandatory and must be passed to attend the exam. Written exam counts 70% of the grade, and the semester assignment counts 30%.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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MNKBI241 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2014
Language of instruction: English
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- Biology
- Ethology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Semesteroppgave 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2014-12-13 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Semesteroppgave 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2015-06-05 09:00
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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"