BIO103 - University of Agder

BIO103-1 Zoology

10 ECTS credits - Starts Spring - Duration 1 semester(s) - Kristiansand

Study programmes Bachelor's Programme in Biology , Biology, 1-year Programme

Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian.

Recommended previous knowledge BIO109

Learning outcomes After having completed the course the student is expected to be able to; provide a survey of the essential features of animal systematics and taxonomy provide a statement of environmental adaptations and relationships among the principle groups of animals, with a special reference to Scandinavian groups identify a selected number of animal species/groups

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.

Teaching methods Teaching methods are lecturers, laboratory exercises and field work.

Examination requirement Compulsory attendance in field work and laboratory exercises. Approved reports.

Assessment methods and criteria Oral individual examination, 30 minutes. Graded marks.

Type of course Theoretical and practical.

Level of course Bachelor and one year programme.

Year of study See course structure diagram.

Name of lecturer/contact person Associate professor Eldar Wraanes.

Recommended or required reading Avalible on request.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Credit reduction BIO1130- 1 - 10 ECTS credits
BIO1130- 2 - 10 ECTS credits

Offered as a free-standing course Yes.

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Science

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2009-10

ECTS 2009-10

Norwegian Version