Biologisk mangfold III - Vertebrater
The subject deals with the zoology of advanced invertebrates and vertebrates. The course takes a comparative approach to the study of these groups of animals, and the structure and function of their organ systems.
The course reviews and describes the most important vertebrate groups; fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, with emphasis on their form and function, evolution, adaptations and diversity.
The subject also includes evolution and comparative physiology of respiratory, circulatory and osmoregulatory systems; thermoregulation and sense organs; coevolution of hosts and parasites/pathogens.
The lectures are supplemented by practical exercises designed to teach a range of skills which include microscopy, analysis and interpretation of data, dissection (of a fish) and group project work which includes report writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge The student:
- has a broad knowledge of evolution and the status of the diversity of advanced invertebrates and vertebrates
- have knowledge of phylogeny, systematics and characteristic features of the most important groups of organisms
- knows different theories and methods in research on phylogeny and systematics
- can update their knowledge in the biology of advanced invertebrates and vertebrates
Skills The student:
- can apply professional knowledge and scientific results in studies of biodiversity and biological research
- can assess and refer to academic resources and present this with the help of relevant academic tools and forms of expression
- can reflect on issues in the biology of advanced invertebrates and vertebrates and make reasoned choices
- will develop skills for observation, interpretation and recording of biological material
- kan dissekere et virveldyr og identifisere de indre organene og definere hvordan disse endres med evolusjonær kompleksitet
Generell kompetanse Studenten:
- kan planlegge og gjennomføre arbeidsoppgaver alene over semesteret og kan formidle problemstillinger muntlig og skriftlig
- can discuss and exchange knowledge and views with others with a background in biology
Sammensatt vurdering, Karakterregel A-F
- Oppgave 1, teller 10/100 av karakter, karakterregel A-F
- Oppgave 2, teller 10/100 av karakter, karakterregel A-F
- Skriftlig skoleeksamen, 4 timer, teller 80/100 av karakter, karakterregel A-F
Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and bilingual dictionaries.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
