Behavioural Ecology

The course deals with behaviour involving the the interaction of genes, the environment and ontogeny from an evolutionary perspective. In a series of lectures the basic concepts are defined and theories and methods are introduced, and illustrated with examples from individuals' different life stages.Students also study how genes and the environment together control individual behaviour and how evolution forms the behavioural patterns of populations.
All aspects treated are then problematised in seminars and specific cases are studied in-depth exemplified by various organism groups and ecological situations. Students also present research articles and critically reflect on them and participate in the ensuing discussion. In a group assignment, students demonstrate their ability to use concepts, theories and methods in a written and oral presentation. This assignment consists of a laboratory study and/or a literature study.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: Biology 60 ECTS cr including ecology 15 ECTS cr, with 45 ECTS cr completed including 12 ECTS cr in ecology, or equivalent.

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Biology programme (studied during year 2)