BIOS9311 – Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae
Course description
Course content
The course presents an overview of algal systematics and phylogeny based on morphology, ultra structure, reproduction and molecular data. It also includes plankton and benthic algal ecology and biogeography with emphasis on Norwegian conditions.
Learning outcome
After the course you will have:
- Exstensive knowledge of algal systematics, evolution and phylogeny.
- Know in depth the characteristics of algal groups and the biology of selected algal species.
- Be familiar with the temporal variation and biogeography of algae.
- Extensive knowledge of algal ecology with emphasis on Norwegian conditions.
- Be proficient in algal identification using morphology, ultra structure and molecular methods.
- Present recent research on algal sytematics and ecology in an essay.
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
The courses BIO5311 and BIO9311 have joint admission. Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:
1. PhD candidates and master students at the MN faculty who have the course as part of the approved curriculum.
2. Other PhD candidates and visiting PhD candidates.
3. Students with admission to single courses on master’s level and exchange students
Applicants are ranked by credits in each group; all applicants within 1st rank before applicants in 2nd etc. If admission is limited to a fixed number of participants, admission will be decided by drawing lots for students who are ranked equally
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Recommended previous knowledge
BIOS1150 – Biodiversity, BIOS2100 – General Ecology, BIOS2220 – Aquatic Biodiversity, BIOS3100 – Evolution, BIOS4400 – Pelagic Ecology.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with BIOS5311 – Systematics and ecology of marine algae.
- 10 credits overlap with BIO4320 – Systematics and ecology of marine algae (continued).
- 10 credits overlap with BIO9320 – Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae (continued).
- 5 credits overlap with BIOS5311F – Identification of Marine Microalgae and Macroalgae.
Teaching
- Lectures
- Mandatory laboratory work
- One week mandatory field excursion to Dr?bak in the Oslofjord
- Mandatory oral presentation
A collection of articles will be defined as literature to an essay, which has to be passed to enter the final exam.
First lecture is mandatory. If you can not attend the first lecture, please send a note to studieinfo@ibv.uio.no, before the first lecture.
As?the?teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance.?Read about your insurance cover as a student.
The course is only given if 3 or more students meet on the first lecture.
Cost of taking the course
The cost for the field excursion to Dr?bak is 150 NOK pr. day.
Examination
Written midterm exam which counts 20 % towards the final?grade.
Final oral exam which counts 80 % towards the final?grade.?
One written essay.
This course has a mandatory oral presentation, mandatory?field excursion, essay and laboratory exercises that must be?approved before the exam.
It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: BIOS5311 – Systematics and ecology of marine algae, BIO4320 – Systematics and ecology of marine algae (continued),BIO9320 – Systematics and Ecology of Marine Algae (continued)
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.