Principles of Palaeobiology, 15 credits
Academic year 2022/2023
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Spring 2023, 100%, Campus
Start date: 16 January 2023
End date: 19 March 2023
Application deadline: 17 October 2022
Application code: UU-68702 Application
Language of instruction: The course will be taught in English, if needed
Location: Uppsala
Selection: Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
Registration: 15 December 2022 – 15 January 2023
Entry requirements: 120 credits with 90 credits in earth science or biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Fees:
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application or tuition fees. Formal exchange students will be exempted from tuition fees, as well as the application fee. Read more about fees.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 36,250
Tuition fee, total: SEK 36,250
About the course
In the course you will learn about the fundamental principles of palaeobiology and evolution, as well as the classification and phylogeny of organisms. You will apply your theoretical knowledge during a field excursion - normally to Dorset, Great Britain, in mid-March with an associated cost of 1250 kr for the student. The course also contains practical exercises in the laboratory.