Marine Biology & Ecology Field Course (C7160)
Marine Biology and Ecology Field Course
Module C7160
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
**Please note that the field course for this module will run Sun 21st April – Sun 28th April 2019, during the Easter break**
The marine environment includes some of the most diverse and biodiverse habitats on the planet. Many of these marine environments, such as rocky shores, are highly dynamic, presenting particular challenges and selection pressures for the organisms inhabiting them. This module will introduce you to some of the basic fieldwork skills of marine biology, and develop your general skills in experimental biology and field research: experimental design, data sampling, organism identification, data analysis and report writing. The module involves a residential marine biology field course and subsequent independent marine biology fieldwork exercises for you to learn and develop these skills.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to identify and classify common taxa found in the marine environment
Carry out simple statistical analysis of marine biology data using computer software and interpret the results
Independently select and utilise appropriate methods to answer simple research questions in marine biology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | Easter Week 2 | 30.00% |
| Test | Easter Week 2 | 30.00% |
| Report | Easter Week 2 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 010000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Fieldwork | 000000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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