autumn 2012 BIO-3516 The biological basis of fisheries science - 10 ECTS

Type of course

Theoretical subject.

Obligatory prerequisites

BIO-1501 Aquatic Ecology, BIO-2501 Aquatic Biodiversity, BIO-2505 Fish Biology, BIO-2507 Fisheries Biology

Course overlap

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

Course content

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.

Objectives of the course

Students that have accomplished BIO 3516 The biological fundamentals of fisheries science should 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 a ~15 pp essay on a given subject based upon published literature.


Language of instruction and examination

Norwegian / "Scandinavian" (or English if required).

Teaching methods

Lecture - 28 h, colloquium - 8 h. By the end of the course, the student gives a ~15 min oral presentation on a written term paper (~10 pp). The teaching language is in Norwegian / "Scandinavian" (or English if required) whereas literature, lecture notes, and media presentations are in English. The literature is first and foremost based on original papers from scientific journals and varies from year to year.


Assessment

Oral examination (60 % of mark) and term paper (40 % of mark)

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available on request

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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: BIO-3516