Courses: BIO271 Fish Diseases - Virology - Autumn 2024




Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Teaching semester

Spring.

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. https://www.uib.no/en/matnat/53431/admission-courses-limited-capacityPlease see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in https://fsweb.no/studentweb/login.jsfStudentweb 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 on the course website or on https://mitt.uib.no/login/ldapMitt UiB.

Objectives and Content

The course gives a basic introduction to virology and epizootiology, with emphasis on fish viruses and their effects on the host (pathology). Diagnosis and prophylaxis are outlined. The course has a limited number of places. Students accepted to master¿s programmes at the Department of Biology will be given priority.

Learning Outcomes

To provide a basic introduction to viral diseases of fish, with emphasis on cultured species

Required Previous Knowledge

Completed foundational courses in biology/aquamedicine.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Written and oral assignments.

Forms of Assessment

Oral and assignments.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Course Evaluation

Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find courseevaluations in the https://quality.app.uib.no/?year 17&faknr&instnr`Quality Assurance Reports.