Marine Benthic Fauna

The aim of the course is to give students knowledge of benthic Norwegian invertebrates in coastal and fjord areas by reviewing morphological keys, way of life and habitat. Students will receive training in the use of species identification literature and biosystematic methodology.

The course consists of 6 double lectures (prior to the field course) and a total of two weeks of fieldwork at the Espeland Marine Biological Station. The fieldwork both builds on and includes lectures on the relevant animal groups, and consists of collection and identification work.

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is able to describe and name common Norwegian invertebrates that have been reviewed during the course and know what habitat the species belong to

Skills

The student

• has a foundation for species knowledge for further studies in aquatic subjects and for a future profession in research, teaching and/or nature management

General competence

The student

• is able to carry out field work to collect and identify marine benthic fauna

Spring.

This course has limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. 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 (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule in "Resources" or on Mitt UiB.

Students who have the course as a mandatory course in their degree are guaranteed a place if they apply before the application deadline.

If there are more applicants than available places, students will be given priority as follows:

1. Students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Biology
2. Students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Molecular Biology
3. Students enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor’s programme in Biology
4. Students enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor’s programme in Molecular Biology
5. Students enrolled in other bachelor's and master's programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology
6. Students with postgraduate study rights

For some courses, there is a separate quota of places for exchange students. Exchange students who have preapproved a place on the course are guaranteed a place on the course. Additional exchange students can apply for admission to the course, but are not guaranteed a place.