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FSK-2051 Aquatic Biology II - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Norges fiskerihøgskole
Type of course
This is an elective course for students in the bachelor’s program in Fisheries and Aquaculture science. The course is available as a singular course.
Course overlap
BIO-2506 Introduction to fish biology (NFH) 5 ects
Course contents
This is a bachelor course on aquatic biology and ecology. The course is intended to broaden a student’s understanding in physiological and behavioral adaptations of aquatic organisms, and the interaction between species and their environment. Topics include respiration, osmoregulation, buoyancy, circulation, thermoregulation, digestion, defense, predator-prey dynamics, sensory systems, endocrine system, reproduction, life-history strategies, and egg and larval development in fishes. Primary production, invertebrate defense and reproduction, and pelagic, benthic, coastal, and Arctic ecosystem ecology are also covered. Seminars will supplement lectures on applied topics such as conservation, management, and habitat restoration. Group work including discussion groups, laboratory exercises and essay on anthropogenic effects on ecosystems.
Admission requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).
Application code (Nordic applicants): 9199
Obligatory prerequisites
FSK-1120 Aquatic biology for Fisheries and aquaculture scienceor BIO-1501 Aquatic Ecology
Objective of the course
After completing the course, the students should know:
- The physiological and behavioral adaptations of aquatic organisms to the environment
- Ecological relationships between aquatic organisms and their environment
- The impact of human activities on aquatic organisms and their environment
- How to read, discuss, and present scientific data
The students should be able to:
- Describe how organisms are adapted to different aquatic environments including respiration, osmoregulation, buoyancy, digestion, defense, predator-prey dynamics, sensory systems, reproduction, life-history strategies, and larval development
- Describe the structure and dynamics of coastal, benthic, pelagic, and Arctic ecosystems
- Evaluate scientific literature on natural and human-induced stressors on aquatic ecosystems
- Write scientific report based on laboratory work
- Write a research paper based on primary scientific literature and present it to an audience
The course will give the students:
- Knowledge in aquatic organismal physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation
- An understanding of different types of aquatic ecosystems and threats to these ecosystems
- Knowledge to constructively contribute to general discussions about the anthropogenic impacts on aquatic ecosystems
- Skills in reading, discussing, and presenting scientific data
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is English, and all the syllabus materials are in English. Exam questions will be given in English but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.
Teaching methods
The course will be taught as a series of lectures, seminars, fieldwork and laboratory exercise. Necessary safety training for laboratory and fieldwork will be given.