Course code: BIO-3122

Northern populations and ecosystems

Campus
Semester / Year Spring 2013
Credits 10

About the course

Theoretical subject. The course is offered on condition that a minimum number of students register for the course.

The course deals with the environmental factors and the ecological interactions that determine the dynamics of northern populations and how population fluctuations of key species may impact on ecosystem dynamics. Emphasis is put on species that have a key role in terrestrial boreal, sub-arctic and arctic ecosystems or species that are considered important as resources. A balance between theory and empirical case studies will be sought. The course will primarily use case studies, species and ecosystems relevant for northern Norway or adjacent sub-arctic and arctic areas.

Credit reduction

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-8106 Northern populations and ecosystems 10 stp

Teaching methods

30 hours seminars, 20 hours computer exercise and 30 hours project assignment.

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available on request. See contactlist at the top - right.

Assessment

Oral exam. The project work needs to be approved. Letter grades, A-F. There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course. Postponed examination will be arranged early in the next semester.

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Contact us

Responsible unit: Department of Arctic and Marine Biology
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Kontorsjef
siv.andreassen@uit.no
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Professor
rolf.ims@uit.no