BIO-3505 | UiT

Type of course

Theoretical subject.

Obligatory prerequisites

BIO-1005 Ecology and Evolution

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

BIO-308 Fish ecology - ecological interactions 10 stp

Course content

The course deals with ecological interactions with special emphasize on aquatic systems and freshwater fish. Predation, competition and parasitism are central topics, and essential principles and theories in relation to these interactions will be explained. The dynamic aspects of the interactions are focused, also considering effects of heavy exploitation, species introductions and other kind of biomanipulations. Lessons include a combination of lectures presenting basic theory, and seminars for discussions of relevant publications. The seminars are compulsory and based on thorough preparations from the students.

Recommended prerequisites

BIO-2503 Freshwater Ecology

Objectives of the course

Students that have completed Bio-3505 Ecological interactions:

Have knowledge and insight to central topics in community ecology
Have knowledge and in-depth understanding of ecological interactions with special emphasis on competition, predation and parasitism and their interrelationships
Can explain and describe the use of key ecological concepts and theory related to competitive exclusion principle, ecological niche, biodiversity, biological invasions, food webs, trophic cascades and biomanipulations
Can read and understand scientific literature
Have experience in presenting and discussing scientific topics in plenary sessions
Can give oral and written presentations of problems concerning this field of science

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The course will be given autumn 2011.

Assessment

Term thesis and oral examination

autumn 2012 BIO-3505 Ecological Interactions - 10 ECTS