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BIO-8503: ARCTOS marine ecological research course Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The intention of the course is to give a detailed introduction to system ecological research in different Arctic marine ecosystems. | Contents
The course is based upon cruises with RV Jan Mayen and alternates between investigations in the east Greenland coastal zone (September/October; TUNU programme) and the waters of Spitsbergen, the Fram Strait or the Arctic Ocean. Research questions relevant to the ARCTOS network will be studied in groups. | Form of teaching
Following discussions in the trainee school and specific preparation, the students will have daily lectures on board, obtain supervision during the field work and have continuous, daily discussions about the obtained results. Some months after the cruise the results will be presented to the ARCTOS network during common meetings. The course is given in English. | Coursework requirements
Lectures, participation on two cruises, cruise reports.
| Exam and assessment
Individual cruise reports (10-20 pages) mandatory after each cruise. Each student needs to participate in two cruises to obtain course credits. |
Teaching spring 2007
Interesserte studenter kan ta kontakt med Paul Wassmann IAB/NFH. E-post: pwa000@nfh.uit.no
Første gang: Kontakt lærer |
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