Course code: BIO-3501
Physical - biological interactions
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3501
Physical - biological interactions
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10
ects
The course is administrated by
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Obligatory Prerequisites
BIO-2502 Marin Biology
Course contents
In recent years a lot of the marine research has been concentrated on how the physical forcing is shaping the marine environment. This course focus on an integrated understanding of physical and biological processes, and will provide knowledge to new trends in the coupling between physical oceanography and marine ecology. The theoretical part of the course deals with the basis for the variability of marine production in time and space. The exercise and practical training will focus on new methods in operational oceanography and ocean monitoring (satellite, autonomous vehicles and moored systems). Students will learn sampling design, acquisition, analysis and presentation of plankton data using 3-D sampling platforms such as SCANFISH-CTDF-OPC and ADCP.
In recent years a lot of the marine research has been concentrated on how the physical forcing is shaping the marine environment. This course focus on an integrated understanding of physical and biological processes, and will provide knowledge to new trends in the coupling between physical oceanography and marine ecology. The theoretical part of the course deals with the basis for the variability of marine production in time and space. The exercise and practical training will focus on new methods in operational oceanography and ocean monitoring (satellite, autonomous vehicles and moored systems). Students will learn sampling design, acquisition, analysis and presentation of plankton data using 3-D sampling platforms such as SCANFISH-CTDF-OPC and ADCP.
Objective of the course
Give new insight in modern understanding of marine ecology, with in-depth knowledge of in the use of new technology and modern analytical tools on physical and biological data.
Give new insight in modern understanding of marine ecology, with in-depth knowledge of in the use of new technology and modern analytical tools on physical and biological data.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
The course has multiple teaching approaches
The course has multiple teaching approaches
Assessment methods
Oral exam (count 70 %) and report (30 %)
Oral exam (count 70 %) and report (30 %)
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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