NBIK14024U Arctic Field Course
MSc Programme in Biology
MSc Programme in Biology with a minor subject
The course consists of 3 phases:
1) Planning of the projects and logistics; 2-4
meetings held in Copenhagen during block 4
2) The field work it self which takes place at the Arctic
Station, University of Copenhagen, in Qeqertarsuaq at Disko,
West Greenland, during 10 days in July
3) Analysis of data and writing of report; in Copenhagen
during August
The participants must apply for the opportunity to participate
in the course by submitting a motivated application (see requested
information below). The theme for the course change from
year-to-year depending on the teachers. The actual themes and
details about the application procedure will be announced around 1
October 2017.
The application should include:
- A short description of the applicant (CV), list of courses taken and grades
- Field experiences
- Preference for project theme and breif outline of details
- Motivation for taking the course (importance for study curriculum)
It is strongly recommended to discuss project ideas with the
teachers who are responsible for the course.
All field work activities will take place at Arctic station. There
are mandatory excursions and lectures (in the evenings) with
contributions from the scientitic leader of the station as well as
guest researchers and the teachers at the course are talking
about their current projects.
Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of Arctic ecosystems including organization and interactions of the biota, their responsiveness to environmental factors, human interference and climate conditions.
Skills:
- Carry out practical field work under challenging Arctic conditions
- Apply general morphological, physiological and reproductive strategies in arctic organisms in the discussion of the acquired results
- Apply general population dynamics in relation to environmental conditions
- Apply general element cycling of the Arctic in the discussion of the acquired results.
- Include general knowledge on arctic abiotic conditions in the treatment of the results of the project
- Mediate the ideas of the project and the acquired results in terms of a project report and in an oral presentation of the investigation.
Competences:
- Understanding the scientific process from the idea of a project to completing a report of the study
- The ability to work in a group and to take responsibility for preparing a scientific report with in a deadline
- Gather and analyze experimental data
See Absalon.
Selection for participation in the course is based on these criteria: relevance, project, feasibility, general skills, grades and motivation.
An English report based on all project reports performed during the Arctic Field Course will be published on behalf of Arctic Station.
Each student must contribute with approx. 5500 DKK as co-financing.
If applying under "Copenhagen Summer University" all cost must be paid and the student must be enrolled at UoC.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,5
- Excursions
- 10
- Guidance
- 15
- Lectures
- 10
- Practical exercises
- 70
- Preparation
- 30,5
- Project work
- 70
- Total
- 206,0
All applicants must send an application following a template
that will be announced via BIOLIV, Facebook and elsewhere.
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment, (report)Oral examination, 30 minutes (no preparation)The groups will write a report in English based on the results of their investigations. The report must follow the format of a scientific paper. Submission deadline is 15 August.
The oral examination is a 15-minute oral examination where the group present their study (the report). This presentation is followed by individual examination (15 min) based on the group report and the scientific literature that has been used during the project. This exam will take place by the end of Block 5.
The report weights for 75% and the oral exam weights for 25%. The grade is based on an overall evaluation of the two part exams. - Exam registration requirements
It is a requirement that the student has participated in the field part in Greenland.
- Aid
- Only certain aids allowed
All aids are allowed for the written part exam. No aids are allowed for the oral exam.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiner.
- Re-exam
As ordinary exam. A revised report must be handed in no later than two weeks before the reexam.
If the exam requirement is not fulfilled, the student must take the course again the next year.
Criteria for exam assesment
See Learning Outcome.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NBIK14024U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Summer
Incl. field trip to Greenland - approx. 10 days in July
- Schedule
- No scheme group
- Course capacity
- 12
- Price
Direct cost (transportation, board and food) is approx. 20.000 DKK. Additional cost related to the experimental work is expected.
- Study board
- Study Board for the Biological Area
Contracting department
- Department of Biology
Course Coordinators
- Kirsten Seestern Christoffersen (15-726a6f79707a7b766d6d6c797a6c754769707635727c356b72)
Lecturers
Teachers from Dept. of Biology