Production and Growth in Polar Areas
About the course
The subject deals with population dynamics and growth in pelagic and benthic organisms i boreal/polar areas and interactions between organism groups. The course covers methods and regulatory mechanisms for primary production in phytoplankton and ice algae, and secondary production at lower trophic levels, especially zooplankton and benthos. Another theme is population dynamics and models. In addition to lectures, the course consists of article seminars on current research themes, laboratory and computation exercises and, if possible, a cruise.
Objectives of the course
- Know the size distribution of organisms in the ocean in northern/Arctic regions.
- Know the differences between biomass and production.
- Know the main methods for measuring primary and secondary production.
- Have thorough understand the mechanisms that regulate production in the ocean.
- Know basic population dynamics and understand the models used therein.
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-316 Marin populasjonsdynamikk og produktivitet 10 stp
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Available on requestAssessment
Oral exam. A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail. In order to sit an examination, the student must complete and gain approval for any coursework requirements.
Coursework requirements: two written assignments.There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
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