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| BS 3180 - Marine Ecology & Biodiversity |
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Associated Term:
2023/24 Academic Session
Learning Objectives:
The course will begin with a brief introduction to the marine environment and oceanography. Following on from this a number of topical subjects will be used to illustrate recent developments in the field of marine ecology. The biodiversity and biogeography in the marine environment will be illustrated with reference to selected habitats, namely coral reefs and the deep ocean. The biology of the deep ocean, in particular the biology of mid-water and hydrothermal vent communities, will include consideration of technological advances in deep ocean exploration. This theme will be developed further in lectures on tracking studies, behaviour and conservation of marine megafauna, e.g. sharks, sea birds, and marine mammals. The topical issues of marine pollution (including plastics pollution), ocean acidification and global climate change will be considered with respect to effects on marine biodiversity. Topicality is also maintained during coursework: pairs of students prepare a poster based on a recently published paper from a highly rated marine biological journal.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Discuss the diversity of habitats in the marine environment and the range of responses seen in marine biota, and explain the adaptations of mammals to marine life;
2. Describe the diversity of organisms and some of the key processes operating in coral reefs, the deep ocean and hydrothermal vent systems;
3. Discuss the key technological advances in deep ocean biology;
4. Compare and evaluate the use of different remote-tracking methodologies in different species of vertebrates from different habitats;
5. Discuss current issues affecting biodiversity in the marine environment, particularly pollution (hypoxia, ocean acidification and plastics pollution) and global climate change;
6. Research and synthesise information in selected marine biological topics and present that information using creative approaches.
Required Materials: Click here for the reading list system Technical Requirements: The total number of notional learning hours associated with course are 150. These will normally be broken down as follows: 30 hour(s) of Lecture(s) across 10 week(s) 3 hour(s) of Poster Production across 1 week(s) 117 hours of Guided Independent Study Summative Assessment: Final written assessment 70% 180 Minutes Poster 30% A1 |
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