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BIO-2504: Fish Physiology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course will give students an overview of physiological mechanisms and principles in fish. The importance of how environmental factors (such as temperature, photoperiod, water quality etc.) affect the biology of fish, is emphasized. | Contents
The course describes physiological mechanisms in fish. Topics covered include nerves and sense organs, endocrinology, circulation, respiration, iono- and osmoregulation, digestive system, reproduction, parr-smolt transformation and stress in fish. | Compulsory prerequisites
BIO-2305 General physiology | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Exam and assessment
4 hours written exam (counts 2/3) and a laboratory report (counts 1/3). | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Sandberg, telefon 77646012 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Homepage
http://www.nfh.uit.no
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