Introduction to Evolution and Ecology

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

• have knowledge of the history and core logic of evolutionary theory, as well as of Darwin and other key people
• know how evolution takes place at the individual and population level and has a molecular basis
• have knowledge of key concepts, definitions and theories in ecology, behavior, learning, life history, population dynamics, genetics and evolution
• have an understanding of how selection pressure arises in ecological interaction and competition between individual and species
• know the main lines of life's origin and evolution on earth, including the evolution of man

Skills

• do simple arithmetic problems and calculations in population dynamics and genetics, including using spreadsheets
• be able to read and explain graphs with research results

General competence

• apply a precise terminology with clear use of concepts and unambiguous sentences
• see parallels and draw lines between different biological disciplines as the theory of evolution brings them together
• recognize and discuss evolutionary issues in texts on biological systems
• collaborate in groups and reason and argue about evolution and ecology

Autumn.

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.

It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.