Current active course description (last updated 2019/20)
Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology
BI216F
Current active course description (last updated 2019/20)

Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology

BI216F
The course covers the following main topics: The history of evolution and behaviour, genetics and evolution, foraging and antipredator behaviour, social behaviour and organisation, sexual behaviour, sexual selection, communication, mating systems parental care, cooperation between individuals, individual differences, and choosing where to live.
Admission to the course follows the admission requirements of the study program Bachelor in Biology

On successful completion of the course:

Knowledge

The candidate:

  • Has a broad knowledge of topics and problems in evolutionary behavioural ecology.
  • Has knowledge of the history and different topics in evolutionary behavioural ecology.
  • Knows basic principles in behavioural ecology.
  • Is familiar with research and developmental work in behavioural behaviour.
  • Knows how to update their own knowledge in behavioural ecology.

Skills

The candidate will:

  • Can explain the most important theories of evolutionary behavioural ecology
  • Can explain behaviour of animals from an evolutionary point of view.
  • Can reflect on issues from an evolutionary point of view.
  • Knows the appropriate tools and techniques to communicate effectively with others with a similar background.

General competence

The candidate will:

  • Can address and solve professional problems within the field of evolutionary behavioural ecology.
  • Can communicate evolutionary behavioural ecological theories and opinions, both orally and in writing, in a manner with other biologists.
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Specialization for BSc in Biology. Elective for MSc in Biosciences
Lectures and seminars.
The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university's quality assurance system.

Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.

Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3

To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from oral examination to home examination (2 hours) on this course in the spring of 2020.

BI122F Genetics and evolution, BI123F Ecology, BI124F Cell biology and Biochemistry, BI125F Biodiversity.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

BI216F-001 - Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology - oral examination - 7 credits

BI216F-002 - Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology - presentation - 3 credits

BI143F - Ethology, Behavior and Communication - 6 credits

BIO2018 - Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology - 7.5 credits

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