[{"Course code":"P000174","Version":1,"English name":"Scientific survey methods – onboard R\/V Svea, 2026 ","Higher education credits":1.5,"Valid from":"VT2026","Level within study regulation":"Third cycle","Grading scale":"Pass \/ Failed","Language":"Swedish","Entry requirements":"Accepted for MSc or PhD studies","Objectives":"1\\. The student should be able to describe key methods that are today used in marine ecosystem research and environmental assessment.\n\n2\\. The student shall be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge in one out of two following specific methods for marine ecosystems studies: (1) Collection and analysis of active hydroacoustic (echosounder) data, or (2) Collection and analysis of underwater image data for qualitative and quantitative assessment of biodiversity.\n\n3\\. The student should show an ability to critically examine and discuss pros and cons of specific methods with regards to data quality, environmental impact, feasibility and cost effectiveness.\n\n4\\. The student should be able to work independently with a specific data collection and data analysis task, and present the results orally.","Content":"Day 1 (Monday). At SLU Aqua Havsfiskelaboratoriet, Lysekil\n\n1\\. Welcome, presentation of participants\n\n2\\. The course starts the first day with introducing lectures on the different themes led by the course leaders, taking place as a physical meeting at SLU-Aqua (Lysekil), which entails:\n\na. Introduction to the course\n\nc. Ground rules for seminars set by the students, together with the course leaders.\n\nd. Introduction to research and facilities at SLU Aqua\n\nf. Lecture 1. Hydroacoustics for quantitative fish stock assessment and ecosystem components (fish and zooplankton)\n\ng. Lecture 2. Remote video for monitoring of benthic fauna\n\nh. The students divides into three groups and prepares for the excursion, set-up of protocols and assignment of tasks\n\n####  4. Afternoon. Dinner at R\/V Svea followed by presentation with crew, and familisation (security) to R\/V Svea.\n\nDay 2 (Tuesday). Onboard R\/V Svea.\n\nExpedition day 1\n\n\n1. Departure R\/V Svea at 06:00 with destination Bratten (offshore Natura 2000 area)\n2. Data collection and methods demonstration in the Bratten area.\n1. Hydroacoustics using EK80; broadband echosounder.\n2. Pelagic trawling for groundtruthing\n3. Sampling of zooplankton \n\nDay 3 (Wednesday). Onboard R\/V Svea.\n\nExpedition day 2. Demonstration and data collection of:\n\n\n1. Videosurveys in trawled and protected areas.\n2. Deployment of baited remote underwater video (BRUV).\n3. Video transects using the UW-TV\n\nDay 4 (Thursday). Onboard R\/V Svea.\n\n\n1. Data analysis, work on written reports and oral presentations. \n2. Hand in of written report (deadline 19:00)\n\nDay 5 (Friday). At SLU Aqua Havsfiskelaboratoriet, Lysekil\n\n\n1. Presentations of individual projects (three groups)\n2. Course evaluation\n3. End after lunch","Examination formats":"Examination will be based on:\n\n1\\. Active participation in all onboard demonstrations, data exercises, scoping of projects, actual field work (sampling)\n\n2\\. Oral and written presentation of project reports (final day)\n\n3\\. Grades: Pass\/ Not pass (G\/U) \r\n- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.\r\n\r\n- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.\r\n\r\n- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.\r\n\r\n- For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.\r\n","Organisation":[{"code":"135","Organisation":"Department of Aquatic Resources"}],"Other information":"\r\n- The right to participate in teaching and\/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.\r\n\r\n- If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.\r\n"}]