spring 2008 BIO-3121 Evolution and Lifehistory Strategy - 10 ECTS

BIO-3121 Evolution and Lifehistory Strategy -10 ects
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-1002 Zoology, BIO-1005 Ecology and Evolution, BIO-2103 Evolutionary ecology
Course contents
The course will cover life history theory especially related to the management of natural populations. It will be emphasised to illustrate the relationship between reproductive effort and the reproductive value in different species. For instance how should a long-lived species adjust their reproductive effort compared to a short-lived species with a low residual reproductive value. Sex ratio theory using a life history approach will also be an important part of the course. Should a female reindeer in good body condition produce male or female offspring. The theory will be illustrated using examples both from humans and other animals. Oral exam. Letter grades, A-F.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian or English by request
Teaching methods
Lectures/seminars 30 hours, obligatory.
Assessment methods
Oral exam. Letter grades, A-F.
Course overlap
BIO-424 Life history strategies 6
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request


Lectures Spring 2008
Første oppmøte mandag 4. februar 2008 Kl 1215 Urom 2 Naturfagbygget
Forelesninger Foreleser Sveinn Are Hanssen

Ansvarlig leder stip. Lars Figenschou

1 semester
Seminar Foreleser Sveinn Are Hanssen

Gruppelærer stip. Lars Figenschou

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  • About the course
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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: BIO-3121