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BI3091

Special Syllabus for Master Degree

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course consists of an individual theoretical syllabus in connection with the master degree. Syllabus is defined by the student in co-operation with his/her supervisor, and must be approved by the Department of Biology. The syllabus is not to be a central part of the thesis, but rather be of a broader character. It should give a broader scientific understanding, and preferably be of newer date. Reports can only be used exceptionally. Literature used as syllabus in courses of lower degree will not be approved.

Learning methods and activities

Self study unless something else is agreed on with supervisor

Further on evaluation

Oral presentation of max. 30 min. Questions related to the presentation and syllabus usually have a duration of 30-60 min.

The exam can be held at any point during the spring or autumn semester.

Course materials

The curriculum is determined in cooperation with the supervisor of your master thesis. The chosen litterature has to be applied for approval and must follow the guidelines described in the application form: Application Form Special Syllabus

The application should be submitted to the study consultants at the department: studier@bio.ntnu.no a few weeks prior to the exam for approval.

Subject areas

  • Ethology
  • Biotechnology/Aqua Culture
  • Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
  • Aqua Culture
  • Biodiversity
  • Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Limnology
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Topics

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F