BIO4100 – Human Behavioural Ecology
Course description
Course content
The course gives an introduction to human ecology in perspectives from our past. Features from human evolutionary past are presented through comparative studies, particularly by fossil and recent primates. The behavioural approach use modern theory to view different characteristics of humans. It is focused on the understanding of different types of adaptation.
Learning outcome
The students will through lectures and discussions get an overview of human behavioural ecology and evolutionary background, a significant insight for interdiciplinary understanding and development in the science of human ecology.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
PhD-students must register for BIO9100. Please contact the student administration office.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Some biological insight recommended.
Overlapping courses
BIO272 (6 credits points)
Teaching
Lectures and seminars.
Examination
Written exams (3 hours) in early June. Letter grade.