Current active course description (last updated 2026/27)
Biophysical Interactions
BIO5035
Current active course description (last updated 2026/27)
Biophysical Interactions
BIO5035
In recent years a lot of the marine research has been concentrated on how the physical forcing is shaping the marine environment. This course focuses on an integrated understanding of physical and biological processes, and will provide knowledge to handle new trends in the coupling between physical oceanography and marine ecology. The theoretical part of the course deals with the basis for the variability of marine production in time and space. The course also focuses on practical training in producing a scientific paper.
Students enrolled in the Master in Biosciences - Marine Ecology specialization. If there is capacity, other students qualified for a Master in Biosciences may enroll.
On successful completion of the course:
Knowledge
The candidate will:
- have advanced knowledge of the physical-biological coupling in marine ecology
- have a thorough knowledge of the scientific methods used on physical and biological marine data
Skills
The candidate will:
- be able to interpret, critically assess and use appropriate methods useful for understanding the physical-biological interrelationships in the ocean
- be able to analyze the physical-biological links in the ocean
- be able to use relevant forms of expression in oceanography and marine ecology
General Competence
The candidate will:
- be able to analyze ethical issues involved with exploitation of the marine environment
- be able to communicate about technical issues, analysis and conclusions in the field of marine ecosystems, both for specialists and the general public
- be able to apply their knowledge and skills about biophysical interaction in new areas to carry out sophisticated tasks and projects
In addition to the semester fee and syllabus literature, students are expected to have a laptop with microphone and camera.
Specialization: Master in Biosciences - Marine ecology
Elective course: Master in Biosciences
Lectures, seminars and project work.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
Compound assessment consisting of:
- Portfolio: 10 pages in article form of a literature review. Counts 40%.
- Oral exam: Counts 60%.
Grading system A-F.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
BI312F - Biophysical Interactions - 7.5 credits