Course - Fish anathomy and Physiology - BI2064
BI2064 - Fish anathomy and Physiology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Autumn
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course focuses on the physiological processes in fish and their adaptations to environmental parameters. Lectures will cover general anatomy, respiration, circulation, osmoregulation and acid-base balance, smoltification, regulation of buoyancy, movement, sensory physiology, stress, gastrointestinal system and sexual maturation. Introductions will also be given to basal immunology. Practical lab studies include comparative anatomy and physiology of Atlantic salmon and at least one marine species available. Studies also include evaluation of organ histology and stress experiments.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
On completion of the course the student should have obtained valuable skills in fish anatomy and physiology including regulatory mechanisms.
Skills:
The student should be able to design and perform tests of fish osmoregulatory capacity, establish sedation, perform blood sampling, and examine simple histological preparations from fish.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures: 30 hours with a combination of oral and online lectures. Distribution may vary from year to year.
Laboratory course: 2 mandatory exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Approved histology laboratory
- Approved dissection repport
Further on evaluation
The course consists of lab-reports that will be assessed pass or fail and a written exam (100%).
In case of fail or if you want to improve your grade the written exam can be retaken in both semesters, even the one without teaching. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Failing lab-reports will disqualify for exam and the candidate will have to follow the course the following year.
Recommended previous knowledge
This course builds on previous knowledge corresponding to BI1001, BI1003, and BI1006.
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI2062 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2015 | |
| BI2063 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2015 | |
| MB104114 | 2.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Aqua Culture
- Biology
- Marine Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 2024-11-27
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"