Evolution and ecology for animal science students
Information from the course leader
Hi Everyone
If you can join Monday morning (Jan 15) at 9:00 on zoom for a course introduction, I'll cover details about the course. If you can't, then don't worry, all the information is available on the course canvas page and I will record the morning meeting and post it there. Any questions, you can message me in canvas and I'll make sure I answer it asap.
Here's the zoom link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://slu-se.zoom.us/j/61164204835Links to an external site.
Meeting ID: 611 6420 4835
Passcode: 837527
See you in the course!
Matt
Course evaluation
Additional course evaluations for BI1425
Academic year 2023/2024
Evolution and ecology for animal science students (BI1425-30013)
2024-01-15 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2022/2023
Evolution and ecology for animal science students (BI1425-30275)
2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1425 Evolution and ecology for animal science students, 7.5 Credits
Evolution och ekologi för djurvetareSubjects
Biology BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
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
EnglishPrior knowledge
• 10 credits animal scienceor
• 10 credits veterinary medicine
or
• 10 credits veterinary nursing
or
• 10 credits equine science
or
• 10 credits biology
or
• 10 credits chemistry
Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish.
Objectives
The course provides new perspectives relating to domestic animals’ natural history, welfare, social behavior and disease.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
describe the evolutionary selection processes (natural, sexual and artificial selection) as they relate to different animal species,
account for evolutionary and ecological perspectives on the domestication process, and how to use these perspectives to better understand the morphology, behavior, welfare and susceptibility to disease of domestic
companion animals and livestock,
discuss how evolutionary and ecological perspectives are used to understand the spread and impact of domestic species within natural ecosystems
account for ecological and evolutionary processes in disease management and welfare of both domestic and wild animals; in particular the importance of ecological processes within an integrated ‘One Health’ perspective,
discuss how an understanding of natural selection principles can be extended to non-traditional fields of understanding, such as the evolution of internet memes and viral ideas within our cultural environment.
Content
The course primarily covers the topics of evolution and ecology as they relate to the domestication history and way of life of domestic and wild animals. Specifically the course focuses on the basic principles of natural, sexual and
artificial selection with relevance for all students studying animal sciences.
The course provides a deep understanding of evolutionary and ecological processes and how they can be applied by animal scientists to enrich their understanding of animal biology, behaviour, disease, medicine and culture.
The course primarily focuses on how evolutionary history and ecology have shaped the biology of animals, particularly with regard to companion animals and livestock. Compulsory components are reflections on the course material and online group discussions.
In the course, the following general skills are trained: critical thinking
The course content is made up of lectures, online discussions and reflections of how to use evolutionary and ecological concepts within traditional animal science fields.
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
Approved participation in compulsory reflections and discussions.
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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a 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
Lectures are in English, but Swedish students will have access to a Swedish-English glossary of terms to make it easier to translate concepts discussed during this course into other courses they take.The lectures and discussions will be accessible ‘live’ as well as being recorded and available online so that students can watch or read the lecture and be involved in discussions at a time best suited to them. Thus the course delivery and the timing of student participation will be flexible to allow students to take the course remotely, or in parallel with other studies, if preferred.
Responsible department
Department of Ecology