BI1251, Diversity of organisms, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Biology

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

After completing the course, the student should be able to.

• Explain and understand basic evolutionary concepts and solve simple evolutionary problems.
• Describe the relationship between selection and evolution, different speciation models and evolutionary constraints.
• Summarise characteristics of larger representative groups of eukaryotic organisms i.e. "protists", fungi, animals (including humans) and plants.
• Describe the development and evolutionary relationships of these organism groups and how this has influenced the development of certain characteristics.
• Summarise and give examples of the importance of evolution and some organism groups for humans in terms of harm or benefit.

Content

At lectures and exercises, evolution theory at the population level and its relation to speciation and evolutionary relationships is addressed. Further, the main characteristics of different organism groups (including humans) are described at a general level as well as the prevailing view on their evolutionary relationship. Exercises are carried out to deepen the understanding and the ability to solve different problems within evolution and systematics. At laboratory sessions, different properties of organisms connected to relationships and adaptations related to way of living are studied.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved examination.

•  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• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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
• Crop Production (BSc)
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Plant and Soil Sciences

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Plants	2.5	0102
Animals	2.5	0103
Evolution	2.5	0104

The Course Replaces

Bi1089

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.