About the study
In a world perspective, Norway is unique with its immense number of lakes and rivers of great economic and recreational values. These abundant freshwater habitats also constitute excellent model systems both for exploring basic ecological research topics as well as for developing good management strategies. With a master’s degree in Freshwater Ecology, you will be ready to take on jobs within nature management, higher education and consultancy, or continue with research within freshwater ecology and related subjects.
This study programme requires compulsory attendance to the introductory meeting. See this web page for more information.
What will you learn?
The specialization in Freshwater ecology gives you advanced knowledge in ecological and evolutionary theory, management-related knowledge and key methodologies for research in freshwater habitats and fish ecology. You will gain an overview of the physical and chemical processes in freshwater environments, providing a foundation for understanding the significant seasonal changes in ecological patterns. Additionally, you will be able to critically evaluating information from a variety of sources and to transpose acquired knowledge and competency to issues relevant for society, such as freshwater and fish resource management and conservation.
Programme description
The freshwater ecology specialization focuses on research in lakes, rivers, and coastal areas, studying fish (especially salmonids), invertebrates, and parasites. MSc projects explore both fundamental ecology and applied topics like nature and resource management. Key themes include population and community ecology, predation, competition, parasitism, food webs, invasive species, migration, life history, catchments to coasts, and the impacts of climate change.
Students will be an integral part of the Freshwater Ecology Research Group and are expected to participate actively.
For a complete overview of learning outcomes, please see the programme study plan.
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