Course code: BIO-3505
Ecological Interactions
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3505
Ecological Interactions
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10
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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-1005 Ecology and Evolution
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2503 Freshwater Ecology
BIO-2503 Freshwater Ecology
Course contents
The course deals with ecological interactions with special emphasize on aquatic systems and freshwater fish. Predation, competition and parasitism are central topics, and essential principles and theories in relation to these interactions will be explained. The dynamic aspects of the interactions are focused, also considering effects of heavy exploitation, species introductions and other kind of biomanipulations. Lessons include a combination of lectures presenting basic theory, and seminars for discussions of relevant publications. The seminars are compulsory and based on thorough preparations from the students.
The course deals with ecological interactions with special emphasize on aquatic systems and freshwater fish. Predation, competition and parasitism are central topics, and essential principles and theories in relation to these interactions will be explained. The dynamic aspects of the interactions are focused, also considering effects of heavy exploitation, species introductions and other kind of biomanipulations. Lessons include a combination of lectures presenting basic theory, and seminars for discussions of relevant publications. The seminars are compulsory and based on thorough preparations from the students.
Objective of the course
To give the students 1) indept knowledge, insight and understanding in ecology with special emphasis on community ecology and ecological interactions, 2) experience in reading scientific papers, og 3) experience in discussions and oral and written presentations of scientific topics.
To give the students 1) indept knowledge, insight and understanding in ecology with special emphasis on community ecology and ecological interactions, 2) experience in reading scientific papers, og 3) experience in discussions and oral and written presentations of scientific topics.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
The course will not be given autumn 2008. First time autumn 2009.
The course will not be given autumn 2008. First time autumn 2009.
Assessment methods
Term thesis and oral examination
Term thesis and oral examination
Course overlap
BIO-308 Fish ecology - ecological interactions 10
BIO-308 Fish ecology - ecological interactions 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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