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
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.
The course will be arranged with a munimum number of 5 students.
Objectives of the course
- 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 a ~15 pp essay on a given subject based upon published literature.
Prerequisites
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
Language of instruction and examination
English.Recommended reading/syllabus
Syllabus and reading list will be announced prior to course start.Application deadline
Assessment
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