Fish Behaviour

Postgraduate course

ECTS credits
5
Teaching semesters
Spring
Course code
BIO324
Number of semesters
1
Teaching language
English
Resources
Schedule

Course description

Objectives and Content

The subjects are the genetic basis of fish behaviour, motivation and ontogeny, different reactions to stimulation, and the most important sense organs. Special emphasis will be put on the behavioural ecology of foraging, reproduction and schooling, in particular differences in behaviour between populations and individuals. Selected articles and monographs will be discussed in seminars.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide students with increased knowledge about the organisation and function of fish behaviour and how it can be quantified and analysed.

Semester of Instruction

Spring. THE COURSE WILL NOT BE TAUGHT SPRING 2025.

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday in week 3.

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 (studie.bio@uib.no) The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.

Required Previous Knowledge
Compulsory parts of Bachelor's degree in Biology, or equivalent courses.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
BIO213 Marine Ecology, Environment and Resources, BIO280 Fish Biology I - Systematics and Anatomy.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

The student must hold at least one seminar covering parts of the syllabus.

Compulsory activities have to be passed in order to take the exam. Approved compulsory activities are valid for 6 semesters, including the semester of completion.

Forms of Assessment
Oral examination
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade, grade F is a fail.
Course Evaluation
Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find courseevaluations in the Quality Assurance Reports.

Course description

Contact Information

This course is administered by the Department of Biological Sciences.

Contact studie@bio.uib.no

Exam information

Type of assessment
Oral examination
Withdrawal deadline
01.11.2024

Important information about exams

Department of Biological Sciences (BIO)