Current active subject description (last updated 2020/21)
Zoology Systematics
BIO1020
Current active subject description (last updated 2020/21)
Zoology Systematics
BIO1020
The key content of this course consists of providing an overview over the groups of animals that characterize Norwegian fauna. The course covers the animal kingdom from simple multicellular organisms to mammals.
Admission is based on general competance from studies or specific competance in this area, in line with the relevant regulations.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student is expected to posess:
Knowledge:
- knows about the evolutionary changes which create the basis for today's biodiversity
- has knowledge of morphological characteristics for invertebrate animals in Norwegian fauna
Skills:
- has basic methodological skills for collecting biological materials
- can apply determination of species literature to identify various groups of animals
General competence:
- is able to identify invertebrate animals to the level of family/order
- has thorough competence in determining species of Norwegian birds and mammals
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Compulsory for Nature Conservation. Elective course for Animal Welfare.
Lectures, lab teaching and one-day excursions. The excursions will take place in April, May and June.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
There is no previous knowledge needed beyond that described in the admission requirements.
Curriculum literature
Subject language
Norwegian
Credits
10
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
