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BIO9320 - 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

To participate in this course you must have an admission to a Ph.D.-programme at a Norvegian University or University College.

If you do not have an admission to the Ph.D.-Programme in Science at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at UiO, you have to apply for hospitantstatus (norwegian text) . For more information, please contact the Department.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

BIO1000 - Elementary Biology,BIO1200 - Biodiversity,BIO2100 - General Ecology,BIO2150 - Biostatistics and Study Design,BIO2120 - Evolutionary Biology,BIO4400 - Marine Pelagic Ecology

Overlap

10 credits against BIO4320 - 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.

A collection of articles will be defined as litterature to an essay, wich has to be passed to enter the final exam.

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 written essay (passed)
• One oral presentation and compulsory lab-journals.
• Requires approved participation in the field excursion.

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

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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

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Exam options for students with special needs

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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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