Early life of marine fish
About the course
Initially the course gives an introduction to the reproductive patterns and gonad development of fishes, followed by a detailed description of egg and larval development, metamorphosis, larval feeding, behaviour, growth, predation and starvation; including factors affecting these processes. Fish larval ecology, factors determining recruitment and sampling methods are also focused. Examples from the various themes are given from both field and experimental situations. A laboratory course is included and both living and fixed gonads, eggs, larvae and juveniles from selected species are studied.
Admission requirements
Local admission, application code 9371 - - Master`s level singular course.
Admission requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in biology of minimum 80 ECTS.
Objectives of the course
- demonstrate broad insight in reproductive strategies and gonad development of marine fish
- describe embryo- and larval development of fish, including variations in developmental patterns between species
- understand the biology and functionality of early life history stages of fish
- summarize environmental factors that affect development and growth
- explain the causes for variable egg- and larval survival and growth in nature and culture
- have some insight into egg/larval sampling methodology and species identification
- produce scientific essay based on broad knowledge of relevant 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:
- BIO-307 Early life history of fishes 6 stp
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Syllabus and reading list will be announced prior to course start.Application deadline
Assessment
Essay (counts 40 %), 4 hours written examination (counts 60 %). The lab.report must be approved prior to exam. A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail.
There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
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