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BIO-3517: Aquatic Ecophysiology Work Load
20 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
| Objectives
To gain knowledge within fish physiology, and receive training in how to give a scientific presentation. | Contents
The lectures provide broad overviews of basic physiological mechanisms and adaptations in aquatic organisms. Topics covered by the lectures include physiological signals and endocrinology, respiration and circulation, ion- and osmoregulation, reproduction, biological rhythms, temperature adaptation, ecotoxicology and functional genomics. Lectures form the basis for independent student lectures within selected topics that will be evaluated as part of an oral examination.
Required: BIO-2504 and BIO-2505, or BIO-2506.
| Compulsory prerequisites
BIO-2504 Fish Physiology, BIO-2505 Fish Biology | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Exam and assessment
Lecture on chosen theme, followed by oral examination. Written examination.
| Date(s) of written examination
12.12.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Sandberg, telephone 77646012 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
BIO-436 -1 10 sp
F-331 -1 10 sp |
Teaching autumn 2007
Første gang: Se timeplan på nett
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Even Hjalmar Jørgensen |
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