Course code: BIO-3521
Seminar in freshwater ecology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3521
Seminar in freshwater ecology
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5
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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-2503 Freshwater Ecology
Course contents
In the seminars, topics of current interest from the research activity within the Freshwater group are presented (work reports, new results, literature reviews, guest lectures, term papers etc.), and the students present results from their own master theses. In addition, specific literature seminars are arranged, where different relevant ecological subjects are discussed based on selected articles that the students read on beforehand. An excursion to other universities and/or research institutions, preferentially abroad, is also included.
In the seminars, topics of current interest from the research activity within the Freshwater group are presented (work reports, new results, literature reviews, guest lectures, term papers etc.), and the students present results from their own master theses. In addition, specific literature seminars are arranged, where different relevant ecological subjects are discussed based on selected articles that the students read on beforehand. An excursion to other universities and/or research institutions, preferentially abroad, is also included.
Objective of the course
The course will give the students i) experience in presenting and discussing scientific topics in plenary, and ii) a continuous update on current research activities and relevant literature.
The course will give the students i) experience in presenting and discussing scientific topics in plenary, and ii) a continuous update on current research activities and relevant literature.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian
Norwegian
Teaching methods
80 hours of seminars.
80 hours of seminars.
Assessment methods
The students are obliged to give four approved oral presentations; two based on their master theses (i.e. progress reports), and two based on selected scientific papers. Attendance at the seminars is compulsory.
The students are obliged to give four approved oral presentations; two based on their master theses (i.e. progress reports), and two based on selected scientific papers. Attendance at the seminars is compulsory.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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