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BIO-2103 Evolutionary ecology

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Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Normally third year.

Language of instruction Norwegian or English by request

Examination semester Autumn

Contents The course starts with 14 days of reading in "The selfish gene" by Richard Dawkins. The book is an excellent description of the forces of natural selection and is also available in Norwegian. This will be followed by an oral exam. The examination requirements for the rest of the course is "Animal Behaviour" by John Altcock, but discussions around new scientific papers will be the main subject during lectures and seminars. Theories on sexual selection and the importance of infectious organisms will be a very important part of the course. Additionally, "Evolutionary Psychology" and "Darwinian Medicine" provide a rich source of illustrating examples. An obligatory field course will be organised at the start of the course.

Recommended previous qualifications BIO-1002 Zoology, BIO-1005 Ecology and Evolution

Form of teaching 30 hours lectures, 20 hours seminars and 2-3 days of field studies. (Field studies and seminares are compulsory)

Coursework requirements Seminars, 3-4 days field work

Exam and assessment Oral exam.

Contact person/lecturer Anne Høydal, e-post : anne.hoydal@ib.uit.no, tlf : 77 64 43 89 Cecilie Andreassen, cecilie.andreassen@ib.uit.no, tlf: 77 64 63 81

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Semester
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STP
10

Teaching autumn 2007 Første oblig. oppmøte er torsdag 30. aug kl 0915 i Aud. Naturfagbygget Responsible teacher:prof. Ivar Folstad
Forelesning	Foreleser prof. Ivar Folstad Duration:1 Semester
Seminar	Duration:1 Semester
Feltkurs	Teaching period:21.09.2007 to23.09.2007 Duration:1 Semester