Course code: BIO-3513A

Term paper in freshwater ecology

Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Spring 2023
Level Higher grade level
Credits 5

About the course

Master course for biology students - discipline Freshwater ecology. The course is not available as a singular course.

The course starts with a general introduction to literature and scientific publishing. Then the students write a semester assignment based on literature studies. The semester assignment will provide a theoretical background for the master`s thesis. Students select theme and literature together with the supervisor. There will also be an oral presentation of the semester assignment at a seminar in freshwater ecology.

Objectives of the course

Students that have completed the course:

  • Have gained knowledge and insight to selected topics within freshwater ecology
  • Can read and understand scientific literature
  • Have learned the basics of writing a scientific thesis
  • Can give a written presentation of topics within this field of science

Teaching methods

Individual studies and supervision.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Final exam

The course is closed and the last opportunity to take the exam after this semester is spring 2024.

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Examination

Exams
Assignment Hand in: 01.06.2023 13:00 Grade:
Passed / Not Passed

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Re-sit examination

There is no access to a re-sit examination in this course.

Previous years and semesters

Contact us

Responsible unit: Department of Arctic and Marine Biology E-mail: ambstudie@hjelp.uit.no
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