- Course Code
- BI 25Z2
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr L McPherson
Pre-requisites
Overview
Marine food chains are reviewed, including microorganisms, algae and plankton in relation to primary production in the seas. Animals considered include sponges, corals, jelly-fish, rotifers, tube-worms, mussels, scallops, squid, shipworm, barnacles, copepods, prawns, krill, sea-urchins, starfish, sharks, herring, halibut, tuna and whales. For each species, the life cycle and production will be discussed, together with impacts and significance to man. The course is accessible to non-biologists. For biologists, it provides a specialist introduction to marine species.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures every week; 1 three-hour laboratory every other week (six laboratory classes in total).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (35% written; 35% MCQ); in-course assessment of laboratory work plus one essay (30%).
Resit: A resit examination in the same format as the main examination. This may contain material from both the practical and lecture components of the course.
Formative Assessment
In-course quiz and review sessions.
Feedback
Students will receive written feedback on their essay and regular written feedback on each practical report before the start of the next practical class. Students who are identified as having difficulty in correctly completing formative tests will be invited to meet members of the course team to identify difficulties and discuss solutions.