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Course BIO337

Fish Behaviour

Course offered :

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Irregular/Next time Autumn 2013.
Subject overlap MAR337;10 stp
Schedule Schedule
Reading list Reading list

Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Compulsory parts of bachelor in biology

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide students with increased knowledge about the organisation and function of fish behaviour and how it can be quantified and analysed.

Contact Information

studie@bio.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Irregular/Next time Autumn 2013.

Language of Instruction

English

Aim and Content

The subjects are the genetic basis of fish behaviour, motivation and ontogeny, different reactions to stimulation, and the most important sense organs. Special emphasis will be put on the behavioural ecology of foraging, reproduction and schooling, in particular differences in behaviour between populations and individuals. Selected articles and monographs will be discussed in seminars.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide students with increased knowledge about the organisation and function of fish behaviour and how it can be quantified and analysed.

Pre-requirements

Compulsory parts of bachelor in biology

Recommended previous knowledge

Compulsory parts of Bachelor in Biology

Compulsory Requirements

Information about compulsory study elements will be announced within registration.

Assessment methods

Oral examination

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