The subject Biology will be illuminated through lectures, field and laboratoy assignments and visits to small and medium-sized businesses based on biological know-how. The students have to write reports and give presentations. An introduction to ICT and library is offered.

The students should acquire knowledge about the importance of biology, and get an understanding of the activities in the field of Biology at NMBU. The students should use ICT and the University Library in their work.

Lectures and excercises

Canvas

The curriculum is announced on the first day of lectures.

Field and laboratory work and field trips with reports. The studets shall make and present a poster. All activities are compulsory.

Evaluation through laboratory and field reports, the making of a poster and the oral presentation of the poster. Both reports, the poster and the presentation must be approved before a passing grade is given.

150 hours.

Minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway (generell studiekompetanse)

BIO101, MINA100, PJH102, NATF100 and SKOG100 will be reduced with 3 ECTS

12 lectures, ca 40 hours excursion, laboratory and field trips.

An external examiner (together with the course responsible) is present at the poster presentations and contributes to evaluatioion of assignments and the poster.