Evolution and ecology for animal science students

About this programme

• 10 credits animal science or • 10 credits veterinary medicine or • 10 credits veterinary nursing or • 10 credits equine science or • 10 credits biology or • 10 credits chemistry Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish. BI1425, Evolution and ecology for animal science students, 7.5 Hp Print syllabus Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom veterinärmedicin och husdjur (PN - VH), 2021-12-13 Valid from : Spring semester 2023 (2023-01-16) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. • 10 credits animal science or • 10 credits veterinary medicine or • 10 credits veterinary nursing or • 10 credits equine science or • 10 credits biology or • 10 credits chemistry Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish. The course provides new perspectives relating to domestic animals’ natural history, welfare, social behavior and disease. The course primarily covers the topics of evolution and ecology as they relate to the domestication history and way of life of domestic and wild animals. Specifically the course focuses on the basic principles of natural, sexual and artificial selection with relevance for all students studying animal sciences. The course provides a deep understanding of evolutionary and ecological processes and how they can be applied by animal scientists to enrich their understanding of animal biology, behaviour, disease, medicine and culture. The course primarily focuses on how evolutionary history and