Course code: BIO-3528
Aquatic Ecophysiology: Physiological adaptations of high-latitude fish
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2010
Credits
10
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BIO-3528
Aquatic Ecophysiology: Physiological adaptations of high-latitude fish
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10
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The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Course contents
The course encompasses topics of universal character (neural, endocrine and genetic control mechanisms) and topics that are relevant for fish at high latitudes (i.e. seasonality). The course gives initially a detailed description of basic regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, biochemical and physiological level, followed by more specific part that focus on adaptational mechanisms associated with an aquatic life at high latitudes. The latter includes such that enable fish to prepare for, and cope with seasonal variations in their environment. Some of these adaptations may reveal mechanisms of universal interest and most of them are important to know within a context of fish farming in the north.
The course encompasses topics of universal character (neural, endocrine and genetic control mechanisms) and topics that are relevant for fish at high latitudes (i.e. seasonality). The course gives initially a detailed description of basic regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, biochemical and physiological level, followed by more specific part that focus on adaptational mechanisms associated with an aquatic life at high latitudes. The latter includes such that enable fish to prepare for, and cope with seasonal variations in their environment. Some of these adaptations may reveal mechanisms of universal interest and most of them are important to know within a context of fish farming in the north.
Objective of the course
The course will give the students insight in up-to-date knowledge in how various regulatory systems within the body cooperate in order to maintain homeostasis, and mechanisms at the ecological, physiological and molecular level that facilitate growth and survival in high latitude environments.
The course will give the students insight in up-to-date knowledge in how various regulatory systems within the body cooperate in order to maintain homeostasis, and mechanisms at the ecological, physiological and molecular level that facilitate growth and survival in high latitude environments.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory work and student colloquium
Lectures, laboratory work and student colloquium
Assessment methods
Written exam that counts 2/3 of the final grade Evaluation of lab report that counts 1/3 of the final grade
Written exam that counts 2/3 of the final grade Evaluation of lab report that counts 1/3 of the final grade
Date for examination
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The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
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Recommended reading/syllabus
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