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BIO-3517: Aquatic Ecophysiology

Work Load
20  credits (ECTS)
Objectives
To gain knowledge within fish physiology, and receive training in how to give a scientific presentation.
Contents
The lectures provide broad overviews of basic physiological mechanisms and adaptations in aquatic organisms. Topics covered by the lectures include physiological signals and endocrinology, respiration and circulation, ion- and osmoregulation, reproduction, biological rhythms, temperature adaptation, ecotoxicology and functional genomics. Lectures form the basis for independent student lectures within selected topics that will be evaluated as part of an oral examination.
Required: BIO-2504 and BIO-2505, or BIO-2506.



Compulsory prerequisites
BIO-2504 Fish Physiology, BIO-2505 Fish Biology
Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches
Assessment
Lecture on chosen theme, followed by oral examination. Written examination.

Examination semester
Autumn
Date(s) of written examination
14.12.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level.
Contact person/lecturer
Stig Sandberg, telephone 77646012
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Course overlap
BIO-436 -1      10 sp
F-331 -1      10 sp
Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=BIO-3517-1

Teaching autumn 2005
Obligatorisk første fremmøte:

Responsible teacher:F.aman. Even Hjalmar Jørgensen
ForelesningTeach.Period:15.08.2005 to18.11.2005
Teach.Period:15.08.2005 to14.11.2005
Mandag 14:15 to16:00
B-266 Norges fiskerihøgskole

Teach.Period:16.08.2005 to15.11.2005
Tirsdag 08:15 to10:00
B-266 Norges fiskerihøgskole

Ansv. leder F.aman. Even Hjalmar Jørgensen


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Ansvarlig redaktør: konst. informasjonsdirektør Karen Marie Christensen