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BIO4320 - Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae

Course content

The course presents an overview of algal systematics and phylogeny based on morphology, ultra structure, reproduction and molecular data. It also includes plankton and benthic algal ecology and biogeography with emphasis on Norwegian conditions.

Learning outcomes

The students get a thorough introduction to algae, their spatial and temporal distribution and their ecological importance in coastal and oceanic areas. Students will be trained in species identification and experimental work, and obtain ecological knowledge of selected species and algal associations.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO1000 - Elementary Biology,BIO1200 - Biodiversity,BIO2100 - General Ecology,BIO2150 - Biostatistics and Study Design,BIO2120 - Evolutionary Biology,BIO4400 - Marine Pelagic Ecology,MNLAB0020 - Introduction to laboratory and field safety

Overlap

10 credits against BIO9320 - Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae.

Teaching

The teaching is organised by lectures (4 hours a week) and laboratory work (2 hours a week) The laboratory work is obligatory.

One week obligatory field excursion to Drøbak in the Oslofjord, costs are 150 NOK pr. day.

This subject uses Fronter. Until the start of the semester, information will be give at the semester page of the subject.

Exam information

One written exam weighted 100%. One oral presentation and compulsory lab-journals. Requires approved participation in the field excursion.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject offer new examination in the beginning of the
subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary
examination or fail an ordinary examination. For general information
about new examination, see reglement for utsatt og ny eksamen ved MN-fakultetet
and the english version of the examination rules.

We also offer postponed examination after legitimate absence.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

Periodic evaluation Spring 2013.

Other information

The course is only given if three or more students meet on the first lecture.

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