Arctic biology
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
The course can be taken as a singular course.
BIO-2305 General physiology
The course describes the arctic environment and treats a group of important arctic animals and their physiological adaptations to the extreme environment.
To give the students 1) knowledge, insight and increased awareness of the Arctic and to the physiological adaptations of the animals living in such an extreme environment; 2) training in reading and understanding scientific literature; 3) skills in discussion and oral / written presentations of problems concerning this field of science.
Norwegian or English
Lectures based on syllabus. An obligatory expedition (14 days) with experimental studies of seal in the West ice will take place with the research vessel Jan Mayen. An obligatory report will be written after the expedition.
Written exam based on syllabus, guest lectures and (approved) expedition report. Alphabetical grades (A-F). Admission to the exam is open for students who have participated on the obligatory activities.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory expedition with report
Obligatorisk deltakelse på ekskursjon.
Ekskursjonsrapport.
Skriftlig eksamen:
A.S.Blix (2005) Arctic Animals and their Adaptations to Life on the Edge, tapir academic press.
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