Course code: BIO-3506

Top predators - theoretical

Campus
Semester / Year Autumn 2013
Credits 7

About the course

Theoretical subject.

Objectives of the course

To give an overview of the biology, ecology (especially their interaction with other marine organisms), harvest and management, social structure, demography and reproduction of marine mammals and seabirds (with emphasis on species in the Norwegian and Barents Seas). Requirement for participation: Bachelor degree in biology included BIO-2501 Aquatic biodiversity and BIO-2514 Marine ecology, or a completed Bachelor of marine science (Bachelor of fishery).

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars

Language of instruction and examination

English - oral exam in Norwegian for Norwegian speaking students

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available in Fronter.

Assessment

Oral exam.

Error rendering component

Previous years and semesters

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Responsible unit: Institutt for arktisk og marin biologi