Vår 2019

BIO-2506 Introduction to fish biology (NFH) - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Norges fiskerihøgskole

Type of course

This course is mandatory for Bachelor in Fisheries- and Aquaculture Science and cannot be taken as a singular course.

Course overlap

FSK-2506 Introduction to fish biology 10 stp

Course contents

The course gives an introduction to the life-styles of fishes, with an emphasis on anatomy and physiological adaptations to different aquatic habitats.The following themes are covered: fish diversity and distributions, swimming, osmoregulation, respiration, feeding and digestion, reproduction and larval development, and life-histories.

The laboratory course gives students an introduction to practical work in the laboratory, data analysis and the writing of reports. Students are also required to write aterm-paper (essay) on a selected topic.

Objective of the course

Students that have completed Bio-2506 Introduction to Fish Biology:

Can describe the structural, functional and physiological adaptations shown by fish in relation to their environment
Have knowledge of the inter-relationships of the major groups of fishes in an evolutionary and developmental perspective
Have knowledge of the anatomy and function of the organ systems of fish
Be able to write scientific reports based upon the results of laboratory experiments and exercises
Be able to read and understand scientific literature, and be able to précis, discuss and prepare written presentations based upon their reading

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

The course has multiple teaching approaches. Necessary safety training will be given.

Assessment

There are two work assignments (project/group-work) consisting of a laboratory course with report, and the writing of an essay (term paper). The assignments are evaluated as pass/fail. Participation in the written examination is conditional upon students having achieved pass grades for both the laboratory report and essay.

There is a final written examination (4 hours duration). A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail.

There will be no re-sit examination in Bio-2506. Candidates who fail the written exam in one semester can re-register for the course and take the ordinary written examination the following semester.