MARINE ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS

MARINE ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS
Course Code
ZO 3304
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr A Yule

Pre-requisites

BI 2001

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 (60%) and a new assignment for failed lab work (40%).

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.