Course code: BIO-3521

Seminar in freshwater ecology

Campus
Semester / Year Spring 2011
Credits 5
BIO-3521
Seminar in freshwater ecology
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5
ects
The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Course contents
In the seminars, topics of current interest from the research activity within the Freshwater group are presented (work reports, new results, literature reviews, guest lectures, term papers etc.), and the students present results from their own master theses. In addition, specific literature seminars are arranged, where different relevant ecological subjects are discussed based on selected articles that the students read on beforehand.
Objective of the course
The course will give the students i) experience in presenting and discussing scientific topics in plenary, and ii) a continuous update on current research activities and relevant literature.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian
Teaching methods
80 hours of seminars.
Assessment methods
The students are obliged to give four approved oral presentations; two based on their master theses (i.e. progress reports), and two based on selected scientific papers. Attendance at the seminars is compulsory.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request


Lectures Spring 2011
First attendance: More information will come!

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