Course code: BIO-3517
Aquatic Ecophysiology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2012
Credits
20
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
Theoretical. The course may be taken as a singular course.
The lectures provide broad overviews of basic physiological mechanisms and adaptations in aquatic organisms. Topics covered by the lectures include physiological signals and endocrinology, respiration and circulation, ion- and osmoregulation, reproduction, biological rhythms, temperature adaptation, ecotoxicology and functional genomics. Lectures form the basis for independent student lectures within selected topics that will be evaluated as part of an oral examination. Required: BIO-2504 and BIO-2505, or BIO-2506.
Objectives of the course
To gain knowledge within fish physiology, and receive training in how to give a scientific presentation.
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BIO-436 Aquatic physiology 10 stp
- F-331 Biology of Fishes II 10 stp
Teaching methods
The course has multiple teaching approaches.
Language of instruction and examination
English.Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request.Assessment
Lecture on chosen theme, followed by oral examination. Written examination.
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