spring 2020 BIO-3512 Early life of marine fish - 10 ECTS
Course content
Initially the course gives an introduction to the reproductive patterns and gonad development of fishes, followed by a detailed description of egg and larval development, metamorphosis, larval feeding, behaviour, growth, predation and starvation; including factors affecting these processes. Fish larval ecology, factors determining recruitment and sampling methods are also focused. Examples from the various themes are given from both field and experimental situations. A laboratory course is included and both living and fixed gonads, eggs, larvae and juveniles from selected species are studied.Objectives of the course
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:- demonstrate broad insight in reproductive strategies and gonad development of marine fish
- describe embryo- and larval development of fish, including variations in developmental patterns between species
- understand the biology and functionality of early life history stages of fish
- summarize environmental factors that affect development and growth
- explain the causes for variable egg- and larval survival and growth in nature and culture
- have some insight into egg/larval sampling methodology and species identification
- produce scientific essay based on broad knowledge of relevant literature
Assessment
Essay (counts 40 %), 4 hours written examination (counts 60 %). A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail.
Obligatory Coursework requirements: Laboratory report. All coursework requirements must be approved in order to take the exam.
There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: BIO-3512
- Responsible unit
- Norges fiskerihøgskole