Fish Diseases - Parasites
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- BIO270
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course gives an introduction to fish parasitology, with emphasis on parasite problems in cultured fish. Morphology, lifecycles, pathology and epizootiological aspects are dealt with. Diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment will be described.
The course has a limited number of places. Students accepted to master's programmes at the Department of Biology will be given priority.
Learning Outcomes
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Autumn.
This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (
Place of Instruction
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Laboratory course, assignments and oral presentation.
Approved mandatory activities are valid for 6 semesters.