ECTS 2010-11

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Biology, 1-year Programme

60 ECTS credits - 1 year - Kristiansand

BIO60

BIO60

60

Completion of general upper secondary education and one of the subjects R1/(S1+S2) and one of the subjects (R1+R2) or (FYS1+2) or (KJE1+2) or (BIO1+2) or (INFO1+2) or (GEO1+2) or (TEK1+2)

The programme builds on upper secondary school with courses in biology equivalent to Biology 1 (2BI), Biology 2 (3BI) and a 3-hour-per-week course in Chemistry 1 (2KJ)

The one-year study programme consists of 40 credits in biology and 20 credits in chemistry. The programme is divided in two subprogrammes, one in molecular biology and one in ecology.

The first semester is identical for the two subprogrammes. The courses in the first semester are General chemistry, Human physiology and anatomy, and Cell biology (all 10 credits each).

The second semester contains Genetics and evolution (10 credits) and two special study programme courses (10 credits each). For the Ecology subprogramme these courses are Biology and Zoology. For the Molecular biology these courses are Molecular biology and Organic chemistry. Practicals and fieldwork is compulsory. Written reports are mandatory and must be approved.

The sequence of the study programmes are described below. Some courses are given only by their code names. Refer to the descriptions of the individual courses for more information.

Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Studieplanramme

The student will be able to:

  • Understand, explain and use central biological and chemical terms and concepts
  • Use common instruments and equipment in laboratories and for fieldwork
  • Teach important principles of biology to others

For subprogramme Ecology:

  • Classify and name common species of animals and plants
  • Understand basic principles in terrestrial and aquatic ecology

For subprogramme Molecular biology:

  • Understand basic and applied molecular biology, microbiology, and elementary immunology
  • Be able to apply modern methods in these areas in the laboratory

Instruction is composed of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals and fieldwork are compulsory.

There will be final examinations in all courses. Please see course descriptions for more information.

The programme may be combined with other programmes and leads to a Bachelor´s degree, or it may be included in the Bachelor Programme in Biology. It provides, when combined with other programmes and the Practical Teaching Programme (PPU), a professional foundation for teaching biology in the primary and secondary school. Further studies will qualify graduates for working in research, consulting work, chemical industry or medical industry.

Students who do not attend the first laboratory exercise may lose their admittance if the department is not notified of a valid reason for their absence. Students who do not take the examination in a course after completing its practicals/fieldwork/seminar reports will be credited for only that section of the course. However, students may take the examination in this course at a later date.

Travel expenses to compulsory fieldwork outside Campus must be paid by the students themselves.

Study Coordinator Yngvar Olsen

Faculty of Engineering and Science

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2010-11