Marine Benthic Fauna
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- BIO226
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The aim of the course is to give students knowledge of benthic Norwegian invertebrates in coastal and fjord areas by reviewing morphological keys, way of life and habitat. Students will receive training in the use of species identification literature and biosystematic methodology.
The course consists of 6 double lectures (prior to the field course) and a total of two weeks of fieldwork at the Espeland Marine Biological Station. The fieldwork both builds on and includes lectures on the relevant animal groups, and consists of collection and identification work.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
The candidate:
- is able to describe and name common Norwegian invertebrates that have been reviewed during the course and know what habitat the species belong to
Skills
The candidate:
- has a foundation for species knowledge for further studies in aquatic subjects and for a future profession in research, teaching and/or nature management
General competence
The candidate:
- is able to carry out field work to collect and identify marine benthic fauna
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Spring.
This course has limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule in "Resources" or on Mitt UiB.
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- Attendance at lectures
- Participation in field and laboratory work
- Presentation
Student deductible for participation in field and research cruise activities:
Students enrolled in courses that include field and cruise activities necessitating overnight accommodation, are required to cover their own expenses for food and drinks during the stay. Due to rules and requirements related to food handling and hygiene, the University of Bergen is required to purchase food from/at the various accommodation locations, and we can therefore not allow students to bring their own food. The Department of Biological Sciences is therefore responsible for ordering food for all students. Students are required to pay a deductible of NOK 100,-/day for these food expenses. Total student deductible will be max NOK 1 500.
The Department of Biological Sciences covers expenses related to public transportation and accommodation, and any food expenses surpassing the student deductible of NOK 100,-/day. The Department does not cover expenses related to private transportation.