Principles of zoology, evolution and the natural history of domestic animals
Information from the course leader
Hej och välkomna till kursen BI1312 on the evolution and natural history of domestic animals!
Looking forward to meeting you all at 9:30 on Thursday 18th February 2021 over zoom (you'll get the zoom link for the course soon). Unfortunately the course will be taught and examined as a distance course this year…but I'm working to make it as interesting and relevant as possible.
The course literature book is a very good summary of the concepts we will discuss in the course, and expands on these details for those who are interested in this subject. But you can pass the course without it in case you were wondering :).
A preliminary course schedule is now on the homepage. The course is a combination of lectures that focus on core concepts and then guest lecturers who expand on these concepts by discussing their own research field (dogs, wolves, cats, snow leopards, horses, honey bees, to name a few).
By structuring the course in this way my aim is to make the course as fun and interesting as possible. Feel free to contact me at any time (matt.low@slu.se) if you have any questions about the course content. And yes I will be giving my lectures in English…but you are welcome to discuss, ask questions and do you exam in Swedish if you choose, and many of the species lectures will be given in Swedish. Don't worry, you'll do great.
Vi ses snart! /Matt
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI1312-30182 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI1312
Academic year 2019/2020
Principles of zoology, evolution and the natural history of domestic animals (BI1312-30236)
2020-02-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
Principles of zoology, evolution and the natural history of domestic animals (BI1312-30143)
2019-02-21 - 2019-03-25
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1312 Principles of zoology, evolution and the natural history of domestic animals, 7.5 Credits
Grundläggande zoologi, evolution och husdjurens historiaSubjects
Animal Science BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 5.5 | 0102 |
| Project | 2.0 | 0103 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
General entry requirements for university studies.Objectives
The course covers the systematics of the vertebrates, evolutionary history, ecology and main natures linked to their occurrence and way of live. The course puts in the sport and companion animals in his evolutionary context and gives an evolutionary and ecological perspective on these.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
describe the systematics of the vertebrates, ecology, biogeography, morphology and reproductive biology at a general level.
describe the evolutionary processes selection through natural selection as well as sexual selection.
account for comparative morphology of selected mammals and birds.
account for relationships between ecology and evolutionary history of vertebrates at a general level.
account for evolutionary and ecological perspectives on the domestication process.
search, review and discuss scientific literature.
Content
The course includes lectures, demonstrations, literature seminars, project work.
In the course, the following general skills are trained: Oral request.
The course provides knowledge of evolutionary processes. The course covers, how evolutionary history and ecology have shaped the biology of the vertebrates particularly with regard to sport and companion animals. Compulsory components are project work and exercises.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed oral or written examination, passed oral and written presentation of project work as well as approved participation in compulsory exercises.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Some lessons may be in English.Responsible department
Department of Ecology
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
- Domesticated: evolution in a man-made world Författare: Richard C. Francis [Domesticated: evolution in a man-made world ] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9780393353037/domesticated/)