SLIP-PhD-Course at the Marine Biological
Laboratory
June 3rd – 14th 2003
Deadline for application to participate – April 23 2003
Instructors:
Objectives:
Biomechanics of Swimming fish (RES): To present an introduction to the basic
physical and physiological principles that govern mechanisms of locomotion in
fish. The course will take a comparative approach emphasizing 1) basic
hydrodynamic principles, 2) mechanisms of drag-based, lift based and jet modes
of propulsion, 3) energetics, 4) muscular dynamics, and 5) integration of muscle
and skeletal systems.
Bioenergetics (NGA): To introduce static energy budget models as tools for
comparative studies within fish ecology. The advantages as well as the
limitations of these models will be discussed, and the participants will get the
opportunity to test the models using feeding and growth data of different
gadoids. Finally, the framework of the more advanced dynamic energy budgets is
presented.
Respiration and circulation physiology of swimming fish (JFS): Basic respiration
and circulation physiology of fish will be covered. Computerized swimming
respirometer for exercising fish while measuring oxygen consumption will be
demonstrated and available for projects.
Basic Organisation:
Tuesday June 3rd: Mini symposium with several invited speakers covering
the entire topic of the course. Details of the different talks will be posted
later. All interested researchers can participate. The mini symposium will be
free of charge. Lunch and dinner will be available at a restaurant next to the
lab.
Wednesday June 4th – Friday June 13th: Generally lectures will be held
during the morning each morning to cover background material. Principles of
biomechanics, exercise physiology and bioenergetics with examples from the
literature will be presented. Afternoons will be used for laboratory work with
some demonstrations in the first few days, followed by student projects. Course
will finish with participants presenting projects. Sunday June 8th will be free.
Practical information:
Accomodation and meals:
Participants can stay in dormitories at the Marine Laboratory for 75,- Kr/night
or at the nearby Youth Hostel. Participants are expected to prepare all meals in
our cantina at own expense. A schedule will be made at the start of the course.
Number of participants: Due to experimental set-ups we have to limit the
number of participants to 15.
Course fee: 1.000,- Kr per participant.
Register with:
JFSteffensen@zi.ku.dk
no later than April 23rd 2003.
For further information:
http://www.mbl.ku.dk/JFSteffensen 