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BIO4240 - Evolution and Systematics in Selected Taxa: Kingdom Animalia

Course content

This course presents advanced knowledge in evolution of the Animal kingdom, systematics and phylogeny, and represents a theoretical study in zoological systematics and taxonomy. Special emphasize is given to selected taxa and systematical problems which are under study at the Department of Research and Collections at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo.

Learning outcomes

The intention is to give the students an insight into biological evolution and systematics in the Animal kingdom, and the species concepts as applied to different taxa of animals. In addition, competence in critical analyses and scientific thinking will be developed during the course.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for 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

Recommended prior knowledge

Bachelor in Biology.

Teaching

Lectures and colloquia on selected themes. Requires active participation in all lectures and colloquia.
The course is taught by the staff at the Natural History Museum.

This course uses Fronter.

Exam information

Mandatory participation in lectures and colloquia, oral presentation on selected literature.

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

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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

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

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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".

Periodic evaluation Spring semester 2012.

Other information

The course is only given if four or more students meet on the first lecture.

How to find us:
The lectures and seminars are given in the auditorium at Department of zoology (Zoological Museum) which is located in the Botanical Garden at Tøyen. Download map here.

The auditorium is located at the ground floor of the Zoological Museum; use the public exhibit entrance and turns left.

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