ECOS1078 Evolutionary ecology and life history evolution (5 cr)
Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
English
Responsible person(s)
Tapio Mappes,
Minna-Maarit Kyt枚viita
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- can describe and discuss the main theories in evolutionary ecology and behavior evolution
- can search independently one important study area in evolutionary ecology, and describe the theoretical and practical development and critically evaluate the study area
Study methods
Attending lectures, seminar presentation and discussing presented topics, exam.
Content
Animal and plant evolutionary ecology, including optimality, game theory, conflicts, mating strategies, parental care, seasonality and life history strategies.
Further information
Notice, this course is organized every second year.
Materials
Reviews and research articles.
Literature:
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Assessment criteria
Seminar presentation (pass/fail), exam (1-5)