Course content

The course gives an introduction to human ecology in perspectives from our past. An exciting subject to anybody that are curious about our own species, and therefore useful background for many studies, such as biology, medicine, psychology, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, archaeology, and theology. The subject is also popular for teaching in school.

Learning outcome

When you have finished the course, you should have:

  • improved interdisciplinary understanding of human ecology
  • insights from human evolutionary past through comparative studies of fossil and recent primates
  • knowledge about human behaviour in light of ecology and evolution

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.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway

Recommended previous knowledge

Some biological insight is recomended. The course is however of general interest

Overlapping courses

The course might overlap with older courses. Contact the student administration office if you have questions.

Teaching

The course will consist of lectures (2 hours per week) and seminars (1 hour per week).

Access to teaching

A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.

Examination

Written exam (3 hours)

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

Resit an examination

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

Withdrawal from an examination

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Level
Bachelor
Teaching
Every spring

For the last time Spring 2018

Examination
Every spring
Teaching language
Norwegian