Marine biologi
This summer course is a practical and theoretical introduction to marine biology.
The majority of the course is devoted to field studies at the Tjärnö Marine Laboratory. We study marine ecology at the level of the organism, population and the ecosystem, including biological interactions, ecophysiology, energy flows, and the effects of natural and human disturbance.
Information for admitted students summer 2024
Welcome to summer term 2024 at BIG! Open here, read and let us know if you have any questions.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are registered on the correct course. If you do not register then your place can go to a reserve. However, it is important that you only register on courses that you do intend to take, or you are taking a place from another student.
Registration periods summer 2024
Note! In order for us to efficiently be able to help all students, before registering make sure to carefully read our information to admitted students.
- Registration for all courses opens 29 April and closes on the Sunday at least one week before the course starts.
- Traineeships, research traineeships and degree projects are open for registration throughout the semester (see more below).
If you have trouble registering, please contact our student office before the last registration day. Otherwise you will loose your place on the course.
Reserve place
If you have been given a reserve place you may be admitted if someone declines their place. In which case you must confirm that you want the place by attending the reserve roll call for each course. For traineeships, research traineeships and degree projects see more information in the link above.
More information about your studies with us
On our website you will find more information about your studies with us.
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Course structure
Modules
The course consists of the following parts:
- Theory
- Field studies at the Askö laboratory, Baltic Sea
- Field studies at the Tjärnö Marine Biology Laboratory, North Sea
- Project work, essay and seminar
- Human Impacts
Teaching format
The education consists of lectures, field studies, seminars, exercises, project work in groups, presentations and laboratory exercises.
Learning outcomes
A list of the learning outcomes can be found in the syllabus. Please find the link to the syllabus on the right side of this page.
Assessment
Examination for the course takes place through the presentation of project work as well as written and/or oral examination. Written exams will be marked anonymously, and you need to register in advance to get your personal code. You will get your exam results back within 3 weeks.
Examiner
Jon Norberg
E-mail: jon.norberg@su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
No compulsory litterature.
We will provide you with some species identification guides. Any extra articles
and background information will be uploaded to the course's learning platform site. -
Course reports
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Contact
Student office- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315
Svante Arrhenius väg 20C
- Office hours
Mon-Thur: 13.00-15.00
- Irregular office hours
Note! Closed June 11!
Closed for midsummer, June 21, and then stay closed till August 9. We answer e-mails to info.big@su.se all summer.
Study counsellor for basic level
- Visiting address
Arrheniuslaboratory, room E315d
Svante Arrhenius väg 20 C
- Office hours
By request
