Course code: BIO-3506
Top predators
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2011
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3506
Top predators
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10
ects
The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Practical and theoretical subject.
Course contents
Seals, whales and seabirds are important components in marine ecosystems. Emphasis will be put on their diet and their role in the ecosystem, with examples from the Norwegian and Barents Seas (coast - pelagic - ice-edge) and comparisons with other ecosystems (e.g. the Antarctic). Anthropogenic effects (contaminants, fisheries, etc.) will also be covered.
The course starts with a five-day field trip to Vesterålen where visits will be made to a seabird colony (Bleiksøya or Anda), a seal colony (Stø), and to a whale-watching area (east of Andøya where sperm and minke whales are common, also killer whales, finn whales and dolphins).
Objective of the course
To give an overview of the biology, ecology (especially their interaction with other marine organisms), harvest and management, social structure, demography and reproduction of marine mammals and seabirds (with emphasis on species in the Norwegian and Barents Seas). Requirement for participation: Bachelor degree in biology included BIO-2501 Aquatic biodiversity and BIO-2514 Marine ecology, or a completed Bachelor of marine science (Bachelor of fishery).
Language of instruction and examination
English - oral exam in Norwegian for Norwegian speaking students
Teaching methods
Field cruise, writing of cruise report, lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
Oral exam and cruise report
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available in Fronter.
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Lectures Autumn 2011 First attendance: Monday the 12th of September at 08.00 in room D-111, BFE-building. For more information contact: Student advisors in biology |
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| Lecture |
Intensive lectures in week 37 in September and week 45 in November. |
| Cruise |
Obligatory summer field cruise with F/F Johan Ruud in Vesterålen 27 June to 1 July 2011 |
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