Course code: BIO-2310
Arctic biology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-2310
Arctic biology
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10
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The course is administrated by
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Type of course
The course can be taken as a singular course.
The course can be taken as a singular course.
Obligatory Prerequisites
BIO-1004 Physiology
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2305 General physiology
BIO-2305 General physiology
Course contents
The course describes the arctic environment and treats a group of important arctic animals and their physiological adaptations to the extreme environment.
The course describes the arctic environment and treats a group of important arctic animals and their physiological adaptations to the extreme environment.
Objective of the course
To give the students 1) knowledge, insight and increased awareness of the Arctic and to the physiological adaptations of the animals living in such an extreme environment; 2) training in reading and understanding scientific literature; 3) skills in discussion and oral / written presentations of problems concerning this field of science.
To give the students 1) knowledge, insight and increased awareness of the Arctic and to the physiological adaptations of the animals living in such an extreme environment; 2) training in reading and understanding scientific literature; 3) skills in discussion and oral / written presentations of problems concerning this field of science.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian or English
Norwegian or English
Teaching methods
Lectures based on syllabus. An obligatory expedition (14 days) with experimental studies of seal in the West ice will take place with the research vessel Jan Mayen. An obligatory report will be written after the expedition.
Lectures based on syllabus. An obligatory expedition (14 days) with experimental studies of seal in the West ice will take place with the research vessel Jan Mayen. An obligatory report will be written after the expedition.
Assessment methods
Written exam based on syllabus, guest lectures and (approved) expedition report. Alphabetical grades (A-F). Admission to the exam is open for students who have participated on the obligatory activities.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory expedition with report
Written exam based on syllabus, guest lectures and (approved) expedition report. Alphabetical grades (A-F). Admission to the exam is open for students who have participated on the obligatory activities.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory expedition with report
Date of written examination
29.05.2009 - Examination date is preliminary and may be subject to change. The definitive examination date will be announced on notice boards at the faculties at the beginning of the month of May for the spring semester and the beginning of the month of November for the autumn semester.
29.05.2009 - Examination date is preliminary and may be subject to change. The definitive examination date will be announced on notice boards at the faculties at the beginning of the month of May for the spring semester and the beginning of the month of November for the autumn semester.
Recommended reading/syllabus
A.S.Blix (2005) Arctic Animals and their Adaptations to Life on the Edge, tapir academic press.
A.S.Blix (2005) Arctic Animals and their Adaptations to Life on the Edge, tapir academic press.
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Lectures Spring 2009 First meeting: See Schedule for more information |
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The course is limited to 20 students due to the expedition to the West Ice. Please contact student advisor Karin Eilertsen before Thursday January 8 if you would like to attend this course. First meeting is obligatory and more information about the course will be given then. |
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