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BIO-3521: Seminar in freshwater ecology Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn, Spring | Objectives
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. | 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. | Compulsory prerequisites
BIO-2503 Freshwater Ecology | Form of teaching
80 hours of seminars. | Exam and assessment
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. | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Sandberg, telephone 77646012 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
Teaching spring 2006
Ansvarlige for seminaret: Stipendiat Anja C. Winger. Nås på e-post: awi001@nfh.uit.no
Første gang 20. Januar. |
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