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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. . You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in 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 .