ZO2041
Ethology
Last taught 2011
Spring
Norwegian and English
About this course
Content
The focus of the course is on fundamental concepts in ethology/animal behaviour, with an emphasis on how theories on the evolution of behaviour can be put to a test empirically. The course builds on BI 1003 Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Ethology, but develops certain topics further and also addresses new ones.. A major part of the course is a student project, conducted in teams, where the current state of central and controversial issues is reviewed based on original scientific literature. The projects includes training in hypothesis testing in biology.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students should be familiar with fundamental concepts in ethology/animal behaviour. Students should also have knowledge of how to carry out hypothesis testing in biology.
Teaching methods
Lectures: 20 hours
Practical and Project: mandatory