Ecological Interactions

Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi

Theoretical subject.

BIO-1005 Ecology and Evolution

BIO-2503 Freshwater Ecology

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.

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

English

The course will be given autumn 2011.

Term thesis and oral examination

Take home assignment
Oral

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.

BIO-308 ects Fish ecology - ecological interactions ects 10 ects

Available on request