Faunistics, Vertebrates
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1BG222
- Code
- 1BG222
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology G2F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
- Responsible department
- Biology Education Centre
Entry requirements
60 credits in biology and Floristics and Faunistics, 7.5 credits
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide thorough knowledge about the diversity of birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals, as well as understanding of how knowledge about these organisms can be applied in conservation biology and environmental work.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- recognise most of the Swedish vertebrates, including both species knowledge and deeper skills in species recognition in the field.
- account for the habitat demands, ecology and spread, as well as basic systematics and morphology of Swedish vertebrates.
- describe how these skills are applied in conservation biology within companies and public authorities.
Content
This course is divided into four parts corresponding to animal groups (i.e. fish, amphibians/reptiles, mammals and birds). The identification of species comprises appearance and in certain cases also sounds, tracks and other signs.
Instruction
The teaching comprises field trips in Uppsala with surroundings, museum studies, lectures, teaching sessions and demonstrations, identification exercises and application assignments.
Assessment
To pass the course, the student is required to pass test on all modules; Birds equivalent to 3 credits credits; Fish equivalent to 2 credits credits; Amphibians and reptiles equivalent to 1 credit credit; Mammals equivalent to 2 credits credits and passed written assignment equivalent to 1 credit credit and at least 50 % attendance on field section equivalent to 1 credit credits.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.