Fish Biology II -Physiology
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
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Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
None
Learning Outcomes
The course aims at giving an understanding of basic physiological processes in fish and practical training in experimental work.
Contact Information
studie@bio.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
The course focuses on physiological processes in fish including adaptations to the environment with regard to temperature, respiration, circulation, acid-base balance, osmoregulation and ionic regulation, smoltification, regulation of buoyancy, sensory physiology, movements, digestion, energetic and growth, and reproduction. The practical lab exercises cover oxygen uptake measurements, osmotic characteristics of smoltification, experiments in endocrinology and measurements of oocyte hydration.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims at giving an understanding of basic physiological processes in fish and practical training in experimental work.
Pre-requirements
None
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory parts of Bachelor in Biology
Compulsory Requirements
Approved laboratory course included journal and semniars. Approved compulsary assignments are valid in 6 semesters.
Assessment methods
Oral examination (70%) and approved course and written assignments (30%)
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studie@bio.uib.no