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Marine Conservation Biology

BIO207-1

Included in Study

  • Bachelor's Programme in Biology

Language of teaching

Norwegian or English

Recommended previous knowledge

BIO102 Botany, BIO103 Zoology, BIO113 and BIO206 General Ecology

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • characterize marine biodiversity and understand the biological, economical and ethical value of the life in the oceans
  • identify major challenges to preserve marine biodiversity
  • apply research skills to propose management actions
  • use critical thinking to discuss marine conservation issues in debates
  • evaluate initiatives for conservation of marine habitats and species

Contents

Marine conservation biology is the science of conservation of diversity and variability in marine ecosystems. The course provides an introduction to the maintenance, loss, and restoration, of biodiversity in a marine context, and the importance of eco-evolutionary processes in the maintenance of the variety and diversity at the population and species level. The course also provides an introduction to conservation genetics and how molecular approaches can enhance conservation of marine resources. The course also covers the legal framework and the implementation of different management strategies with particular focus on Norway and the Skagerrak coast. At the beginning of the course the students will get an introduction to statistical analyses and practical exercises in using R and R Studio (coordination with BIO201 and BIO204).

Teaching and learning methods

This course will consist of lectures, paper discussions, students-led debates of controversial issues and group presentations. It is mandatory attendance and active participation in paper discussions and debates. Students will work in groups on a marine conservation case which will be submitted and presented orally. The course has an expected scope of work of 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Participation to all seminars, debates, excursions, and group assignments, must be approved.

Examinations

Portfolio including 1.5 hour individual written home examinartion (35 %), individal written assignment (30 %), group assignment oral + written presentations (35%).

Graded assessment A-F.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

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Duration

1 semester

Credits

10

Start

Autumn

Campus

Kristiansand 

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Science 

Reading List

Exam Papers