Freshwater Biology

The theoretical component of the course is focused on the freshwater habitat and its organisms. Instruction is in the form of lectures and/or seminars where students are introduced to the theoretical basis and concepts of ecology at different levels, the interaction between organisms and the physical environment, aquatic sampling methods, analysis and processing. Also included is a project in which the students, on the basis of collected samples, develop skills in formulating simple hypotheses, testing them, and analysing the collected data statistically. This is documented in a written scientific report which is discussed together with research articles in a seminar.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: Registered for 60 ECTS credits in Biology with 45 ECTS credits completed, including Ecology, 12 ECTS cr, or equivalent

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Biology programme (studied during year 3)