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BIO-3114: Bryophytes and Lichens as Environmental Indicators Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Master level course. | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English by request | Examination semester
Autumn
| Contents
The course focuses on how bryophytes and lichens can be used as nature environment indicators based on their ecological requirements. This is related both to natural habitats with variations in substrate types, nutrient gradients, climate, humidity and UV-radiation, and human-affected areas, e.g. by air pollution. The course also provides a basis in systematics, and includes field and laboratory based teaching about knowing species, and how to use identification literature. The course is equivalent to the previous course Bio-311.
| Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-1003 Botany | Form of teaching
Lectures 15 h, Lab. exercises 35 h, Field course/excursions 5-6 days, and one project. | Exam and assessment
Approval of project presentation and laboratory journal/species collection.
Grading form: Approved/not approved.
| Contact person/lecturer
Anne Høydal, e-post : anne.hoydal@ib.uit.no, tlf :77 64 43 89 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
BIO-311 -1 9 sp
BIO-311B -1 3 sp |
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