BI1319, Floristics and entomology, 5.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Biology

Biology Area

Other biology courses

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to learn to recognize the most common plants and insects in nature

After completing the course the student should be able to

• identify common plants and insects in Swedish ecosystems and know in which environments they occur.
• master the use of keys for species determination.

Content

Lectures cover systematics, organism’s way of living and adaptations to the environment. At exercises species identification using literature is trained.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved examinations.

•  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• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Ecology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Biology and Environmental Science - Bachelor's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	5.0	0201

The Course Replaces

BI1086

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.