Experimental marine ecology
About
The course integrates zoology and botany and deals with ecological and evolutionary theories, and experimental design / statistics, with special emphasis on marine organisms. The course aims to use the ecological and evolutionary theories as models and predictive tools to formulate hypotheses that are then tested in supervised group work. The course offers a good preparation for the independent degree project because it deals with all aspects of the research process (critical evaluation of previous literature, formulating testable hypotheses, design and execution of experiments, statistical analysis, and written and oral presentation of results).
This course takes place at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory , near Strömstad. Please note that the students pay for food during their stay at the marine research station.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Faculty of Science and exchange students on a university-wide agreement.
In order to apply for this course you need 120 credits, within Marine Science, Biology or Environmental Science.
Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
English proficiency
Incoming students should have an English level equivalent of B2 or higher as courses and materials, including presentations and exams, will be in English.
To assess your English level, you can use the self-assessment grid for reference: https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference.
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?