Marine field class

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 3BBIO-STA-03 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 10,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 40,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Gudrun De Boeck Willem De Smet Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam and credit contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Basic Zoology and Botany *Sequentiality [Overview of the major building plans: animals (1BBIO-024) OR Overwiew of the major building plans: animals (1BBIO-021)] AND Overview of the major building plans: plants (1BBIO-022) AND [Fauna and flora I (1BBIO-09) OR Integrated Excursions (Ecology and Diversity) (2BBIO-04)] Sequentiality is also OK if 8/20 or 9/20 was obtained 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Acquire knowledge on the marine environment Being able to identify/determine marine fauna and flora 3. Course content The training in marine biology takes place at spring tide in September at Pas-de-Calais, France. The extreme low neap tides during this events allows for deep penetration into the tidal zone to collect and determine specimens. We take a look at the unique geological situation of the area and go to protected and unprotected sand and rock coastal areas. We learn about the tides and the tidal areas and the specific niches these provide to animals and plants. The training includes a morphological systematic part, and an ecophysiological part. The training can also include a project on physiology and/or ecology of marine organisms.  4. Teaching method Personal work: Practical training Project-based work - in group 5. Assessment method Exam: Practical exam Continuous assessment: Exercises Practical training evaluation 6. Compulsory reading – study material All tables are available on site 7. Recommended reading - study material Overview of the big building plans: animals  Overview of the big building plans: plants 8. Tutoring This is a very interactive field class where tutors are available all the time. laatste aanpassing: last update: 07/01/2010 16:41 gudrun.deboeck