BI1277, Vertebrate Zoology, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Biology

Grading Scale

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 course covers vertebrate systematics, evolutionary history, ecology and main characters related to their occurrence and way of life. The course also provides basic species knowledge of Swedish vertebrates.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• briefly describe vertebrate systematics, ecology, biogeography, morphology, physiology and reproductive biology and briefly discuss their interrelationships.
• identify and describe common mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish in Swedish ecosystems with examples of their distribution, behavior, adaptation to the environment and reproductive strategies.

Content

Lectures cover vertebrate evolutionary history, the prevailing view of their evolutionary relationships as well as their main characteristics related to their occurrence and way of life.

Lectures will also cover factors that control and controlled animal distribution, and species identifying technics, including interpretation of animal tracks. The course also includes exercises in identifying species, skeletal parts, feathers, eggs, tracks, etc.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examinations

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
Single module	7.5	0201

The Course Replaces

BI0852