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BI2060

Marine Ecology

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides the students with an basic understanding of the interactions between organisms in bentic and pelagic food chains, and further also the central ecological mechanisms regulating the organisms interactions and their specific life conditions and environment. An important topic will be the functional roles of the organisms in the ecosystems. Examples of ecological interactions will focus on areas of coastal eutrophication, aqua culture and global fisheries.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with central mechanisms in marine ecosystems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 45 hours

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNKBI260 7.5 sp
MNKBI260 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Aqua Culture
  • Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Ecology

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Yngvar Olsen

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-09 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-31 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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