- Course Code
- ZO 3304
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Yule
Pre-requisites
Notes
This course extends over six weeks only; the course is available only to students in Programme Year 3.
Overview
The course covers main aspects of ocean circulation; regional upwelling; chemical and physical properties of seawater; the ecology of phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthos, nekton, mammals, birds, rocky shores, littoral zone, kelp forest and deep sea; the coral reef, polar and North Sea ecosystems; and selected topics in marine management.
Structure
1 five-hour lectures and 1 six-hour practical each week; course runs for six weeks (weeks 18-23, thread 1); total class contact approximately 66 hours.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (60%), assessment of laboratory work (40%).
Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during practical sessions.
Feedback
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments.