The biological basis of fisheries science
About the course
The course is based on themes that show marine ecology and oceanography as an integrated part of fisheries science. New and pertinent topics may vary from year to year but basic themes include trophic relationships, population concepts, recruitment processes, distribution and migration, and climatic effects. Special attention is paid to populations in boreal and arctic waters. At the start of the course the student must have basic knowledge in aquatic ecology and fish biology at the university level. The course is particularly relevant for MSc and PhD students.
Admission requirements
Admission requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) in biology or equivalent qualification in biology.
Objectives of the course
Students that have accomplished BIO 3516 The biological fundamentals of fisheries scienceshould be able to:
- put climate change and human intervention into contexts of biodiversity, trophic interactions and population dynamics in northern marine ecosystems.
- follow the development of marine biological topics through history, i.e. from the classic works to present day science.
- critically evaluate, use and discuss scientific literature (web-based or printed) and ask pertinent questions.
- critically prepare and present a 15 min talk and an aprox. 15 pp essay on a given subject based upon published literature.
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:
- F-231 Biological basis of fisheries 10 stp
Teaching methods
Lecture 28 h, colloquium 8 h. By the end of the course, the student gives an aprox. 15 min oral presentation on a written term paper (aprox. 10 pp).
Language of instruction and examination
English.Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on requestApplication deadline
Assessment
There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
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