spring 2015 BIO-8510 ARCTOS Marine ecological research cruise Spitsbergen and Barents Sea - 3 ECTS

Application deadline

December 15

Type of course

Practical, cruise.

Admission requirements

Use this application form to register on the course and send it to Ingjerd Gauslaa Nilsen at BFE Faculty, University of Tromsø:
Admission PhD Courses

Course content

The course runs each second year and is based upon cruises with FF Helmer Hansen to the waters around Spitsbergen and the Barents Sea. The main subject will be winter ecology of the Arctic Ocean. Research questions relevant to the ARCTOS network will be studied in groups. The course also opens up for individual students to obtain necessary samples for their PhD work. The course is dependent on the availability of the vessel. Please contact ARCTOS for more information or send a message describing your interests and needs to Jørgen Berge.

Objectives of the course

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Language of instruction and examination

English

Assessment

Individual cruise reports (10-20 pages) mandatory after each cruise. Pass/fail.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available on request.

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 3
  • Course code: BIO-8510