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Høst 2016

BIO-3505 Ecological Interactions - 10 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for arktisk og marin biologi

Type of course

Master course for biology students - principally aimed at MSc-students specializing in Freshwater Ecology.The course is available as a singular course.

Due to fieldcourse, the maximum number of participants is 12. Master students in Biology will be prioritized.


Course overlap

BIO-308 Fish ecology - ecological interactions 10 stp

Course contents

The course deals with ecological interactions with special emphasize on aquatic systems and freshwater fish. Predation, competition and parasitism are central topics, and essential principles and theories in relation to these interactions will be explained. The dynamic aspects of the interactions are focused, also considering effects of heavy exploitation, species introductions and other kind of biomanipulations. Lessons include a combination of lectures presenting basic theory, and seminars for discussions of relevant publications. The seminars are compulsory and based on thorough preparations from the students.

Application deadline

Concerns only admission to singular courses:
Applicants from Nordic countries:
1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.
Exchange students and Fulbright students:
1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.
 

Admission requirements

Local admission, application code 9371 - - Master`s level singular course.

Admission requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in biology of minimum 80 ECTS.


Objective of the course

Students that have completed Bio-3505 Ecological interactions:

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars and field course. 

Assessment

Term thesis and oral examination. A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail. There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.  

Recommended reading/syllabus

Syllabus and reading list will be announced prior to course start.