BIO103 Zoology
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Svein Grundetjern
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
- Biology, 1-year Programme
- 1-year Programme in Biology and Chemistry
Teaching language
Norwegian.Prerequisites
BIO112
Recommended prerequisites
BIO109
Course contents
Zoological systematics and taxonomy
Principal features of the ecology of major animal groups
Main outlines of phylogeny and the relationship between animal phyla
Identification of animal species/groups according to prescribed list of species.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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provide a survey of the essential features of animal systematics and taxonomy
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provide a statement of environmental adaptations and relationships among the principle groups of animals, with a special reference to Scandinavian groups
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identify a selected number of animal species/groups
Examination requirements
Compulsory attendance in field work and laboratory exercises.
Approved reports.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods are lecturers, laboratory exercises and field work.
The course has an expected scope of work of 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
No.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral individual examination, 30 minutes. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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BIO1130 – Topics in Zoology | 10 |
BIO1130 – Topics in Zoology | 10 |