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BIO2120 - Evolutionary Biology

Course content

The course presents modern evolutionary science, the origin of life and its evolution. Central themes are: species concepts, speciation, population genetics, quantitative genetics, pattern and process in micro- and macro-evolution, molecular evolution and aquatic ecology.

Learning outcomes

To provide the students with a solid knowledge of different research methods and results in contemporary evolutionary science. The students will be trained in evaluating different types of scientific evidence, and make presentations verbally and in writing.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

One of these:

• Mathematics R1
• Mathematics (S1+S2)

And and in addition one of these:

• Mathematics (R1+R2)
• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

Prior background in Biology is an advantage.

Overlap

The course might overlap with older courses. Contact the students administrations office if you have questions.

Teaching

Lectures, essay-writing, solving questions in seminars, computer-excercises and other excercises. The computer lab with assignments is obligatory.

This course uses Fronter. But before the start of the semester, information will be given through the semester page.

Exam information

2 essays (counts 30%). Written exam (3 hours) at the end of the semester (counts 70%). One out of two papers has to be passed to be able to take the final exam. The essays and the exam has to be passed the same year.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject offer new examination in the beginning of the
subsequent term for candidates who where sick (this must be legitimated), withdraw during an ordinary
examination or failed an ordinary examination. For general information
about new examination, see reglement for utsatt og ny eksamen ved MN-fakultetet
and the english version of the examination rules.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

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