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BIO-2103: Evolutionary ecology 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 |
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 |
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