Knowledge

The candidate should:

• develop in-depth knowledge of fish physiology
• describe the structure of the central organs of the body, and explain how they function
• understand key physiological terminology

Skills

The candidate should:

• be able to explain how different fish groups are adapted to function optimally in their environment
• be able to interpret and present simple physiological results, and write a report after completing a laboratory task
• be able to use central physiological terminology

General competence

The candidate should:

• be trained in giving oral and written presentations
• be able to locate, assess and refer to relevant literature and present this to highlight a problem

Admission to the course requires the same qualificatons as admission to the Master of Science in Biosciences.

The course is reserved for students who are taking their master's or doctoral degree at Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, as well as master or PhD students from other institutions.

50 h lectures and seminars

laboratory practice, 3 x 4 hours

Assessment methods and criteria:

• Written exam, counts 100% of final grade.
• Portfolio: Grade: pass/fail. The portfolio comprises the following:
  • 3 laboratory reports for own laboratory practice
  • 2 multiple-choice tests
  • Individual written assignment

All assessment methods must be passed before the course is approved.

BI105F Zoo physiology

KJ100F Basic chemistry

BI124F Cellbiology and Biochemistry

or equivalent.

• Portfolio assessment, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Bestått - Ikke bestått.
• Written school examination, 4 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.