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NAB-3902: Master's Thesis in Landuse and Agriculture in Arctic Areas: "Physiology of arctic ruminants" Work Load
60 credits (ECTS) | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn
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Masterdegree students in Arctic Natural Resource Management and Agriculture, the degree programme ¿Phsyiology of arctic ruminants¿ is a specialization on the physiology of arctic ruminants during a two years period of time when the students conducts a research project under scientific supervision. | Contents
In this study programme, students are offered master projects addressing such adaptations of ruminants in the north, as well as possible approaches to optimise animal husbandry under such conditions. Project topics include ruminant digestive physiology with emphasis on symbiotic microbial digestion, temperature regulation and adaptions to extreme light-/darkness rhythms characteristic of northern latitutes. Particular attention is given to reindeer. Projects will include experimental studies at the animal research facilities at Department of Arctic Biology, normally in combination with field studies. | Compulsory prerequisites
BIO-2305 General physiology | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-1004 Physiology | Form of teaching
Students will receive both theoretical and practical training required to conduct a research project and to write a masterdegree thesis, experience in obtaining information from various sources (databases, books, international publications), and to critically assess and use this in producing new knowledge and innovations within their field. | Exam and assessment
Thesis and oral examination.
Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F) |
Teaching spring 2007
Første gang: Kontakt lærer eller veileder
Responsible teacher:Prof. Monica Alterskjær Sundset |
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