Fish Physiology
On successful completion of the course:
Knowledge
The student 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 student 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 student 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
Specialization in BSc in Biology.
Elective for MSc in Aquaculture.
50 h lectures and seminars, laboratory practice 3 x 4 hours
Assessment methods and criteria:
Written exam, counts 100% of final grade (A-F).
Portfolio: Grade: pass/fail. The portfolio comprises the following:
- 3 laboratory reports for own laboratory practice
- 2 multiple-choice tests
All parts of the course most be completed for the student to successfully complete the
course.
Assessment methods and criteria:
Written exam, counts 100% of final grade (A-F).
Assessment task: Grade: Approved/not approved. The task comprises the following:
- 3 laboratory reports for own laboratory practice
- 2 multiple-choice tests
Portfolio: Selected parts of the assessment task.
All parts of the course most be completed for the student to successfully complete the
course.
BI105F Zoo physiology
KJ100F Basic chemistry
BI124F Cellbiology and Biochemistry
or equivalent.