Course - Ecology, Behaviour, Evolution and Sustainability - BI1003
BI1003 - Ecology, Behaviour, Evolution and Sustainability
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | D |
Course content
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to ecology, behaviour and evolution, the relationship between the three disciplines, and how they can help us handle today's environmental challenges, in Norway and globally.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completion of the course, the candidate should have:
- solid fundamental knowledge of evolution, ecology and behaviour, and of connections between the three disciplines
- a good understanding of evolution and natural selection as the basis for ecological and behavioural phenomena and processes
- solid knowledge about global environmental challenges, biodiversity and conservation biology, including how the disciplines of the course can help us handle these challenges
- a good understanding of major concepts and methods within the subject area
Skills:
at completion of the course, the candidate can:
- efficiently search for relevant scientific literature on a subject
- communicate scientific knowledge both in written and oral form, to academic and lay audiences
- use knowledge from ecology, behaviour and evolution to analyse and address global and local environmental challenges
General competence:
after completion of the course, the candidate should:
- understand the major theories, concepts, principles and processes of ecology, behaviour and evolution
- understand the role of the disciplines in science and society
Learning methods and activities
The course includes a range of learning and teaching activities: in-class teaching sessions ('lectures'), a literature-based project (in groups), an excursion, a poster presentation, and symposia with contributions from invited scientists, teachers and students. The course has a strong emphasis on student-active learning, which is the core of the projects, the excursion and the symposia. In-class teaching also includes interactive elements, among students, and between teacher and students. Focus on environmental challenges and sustainability provide a framework for the whole course.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved project work
Further on evaluation
In case of fail or improvement of grade a new final exam is held during the exam period both spring and fall semester. Mandatory activities that have previously been approved will be valid as long as the course does not undergo major changes. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
High-school biology
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
The course uses textbooks of general biology, ecology and animal behaviour. Titles and other information is given in the course plan for the teaching term in question. The project work is based on scientific literature from journals, books and other sources, primarily searched for by the students.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNKBI103 | 15.0 | ||
| MNKBI130 | 9.0 | ||
| ZO140 | 6.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Biology
- Aline Magdalena Lee
- Anders Gravbrøt Finstad
- Bjørn Munro Jenssen
- Gunnar Austrheim
- Sigurd Einum
- Thor Harald Ringsby
- Trond Amundsen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-06 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 64 SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 18 SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL420 Sluppenvegen 14 3 SL228 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 5 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2025-05-24 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 4
- * 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"