Subject description for 2021/2022 Individual Special curriculum DR435F Course description The course is organised on an individual self-study basis, i.e. the student and his/her supervisor together decide on a curriculum of adequate academic depth, based on its relevance for the PhD project. It is expected that the student dedicates 150 hours for the successful completion of the course. The content of the course could also be connected to a particular thematic workshop or symposium in which the student has participated. Students have to apply for the course, using a designated form. The course is offered both in the Fall and Spring. Prerequisites The applicants to this course should be enrolled as a PhD student at Nord University or other Universities/Colleges in Norway or abroad. The course contents have to be approved by the Research Board at the Faculty before the student registers for this course. Costs No costs except syllabus literature Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course:KnowledgeThe student should:- Have an overview of theory and problems within the selected topic at doctoral level- Be capable of understanding the core issues of the PhD research theme - Be capable of acquiring new knowledge on the topicSkillsThe student should:- Be able to demonstrate an overview of problems related to the chosen topic at PhD level- Know how to find relevant literature about this topicGeneral competenceThe student should: - Be able to use this knowledge in his or her PhD thesis- Be able to communicate with other biologists about this topic at PhD level Course type Elective: PhD Aquatic Biosciences Mode of delivery Face-to-face with the primary supervisor Teaching activities and methods Self-study under supervision of the primary supervisor. Recommended prior knowledge The supervisor has to ensure that the student has the necessary background to undertake self study of the proposed course. Course evaluation Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system Assessment and examinations Compound evaluation, grading scale Passed - FailedOral Examination, grading scale Passed - Failed.Paper, grading scale Passed - Failed.Must be passed prior to submission of the Oral Examination. Course literature The reading list can be found in Leganto Included in these studies It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. PhD in Aquatic Bioscienceshttps://www.nord.no/en/Student/study-plans/drgab1PhD in Aquatic BiosciencesDoctoral degree with nom length of studyPhD in Aquatic Bioscienceshttps://www.nord.no/en/Student/study-plans/drgabPhD in Aquatic BiosciencesDoctoral degree with nom length of studyPhD in Aquatic Bioscienceshttps://www.nord.no/en/Student/study-plans/2015h/Pages/DRGAB.aspxPhD in Aquatic BiosciencesDoctoral degree with nom length of studyPhD in Aquatic Bioscienceshttps://www.nord.no/en/Student/study-plans/2018h/Pages/DRGAB.aspxPhD in Aquatic BiosciencesDoctoral degree with nom length of studyPhD in Aquatic Bioscienceshttps://www.nord.no/en/Student/study-plans/2016h/Pages/DRGAB.aspxPhD in Aquatic BiosciencesDoctoral degree with nom length of studyPhD in Aquatic Bioscienceshttps://www.nord.no/en/Student/study-plans/2017h/Pages/DRGAB.aspxPhD in Aquatic BiosciencesDoctoral degree with nom length of study Course coordinator Steinar Daae Johansen Professor +47 75 51 78 33 steinar.d.johansen@nord.no Start semester Spring 2022 Teaching language English ECTS Credits 5 Course location Bodø and Steinkjer Faculty Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture Steinar Daae Johansen Professor +47 75 51 78 33 steinar.d.johansen@nord.no