Course code: BIO-3521
Seminar in freshwater ecology
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2011
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3521
Seminar in freshwater ecology
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5
ects
The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Course contents
In the seminars, topics of current interest from the research activity within the Freshwater group are presented (work reports, new results, literature reviews, guest lectures, term papers etc.), and the students present results from their own master theses. In addition, specific literature seminars are arranged, where different relevant ecological subjects are discussed based on selected articles that the students read on beforehand.
Objective of the course
Students that have completed Bio-3521 Seminars in freshwater ecology:
- Have general knowledge in freshwater ecology, in particular in relation to freshwater and anadromous fish
- Have insight to topical issues in ecology and management of northern freshwater systems
- Have experience in presenting and discussing scientific topics in plenary sessions
- Can read and understand scientific literature
- Can give oral presentations of research problems concerning this field of science
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian
Teaching methods
80 hours of seminars.
Assessment methods
The students are obliged to give four approved oral presentations; two based on their master theses (i.e. progress reports), and two based on selected scientific papers. Attendance at the seminars is compulsory.
Date for examination
One oral test
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
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Lectures Autumn 2011 First attendance: Will be announced later. |
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