Marine Biology Course Code : 2001WETMAR Study domain: Biology Semester: Semester: 2nd semester Contact hours: 45 Credits: 4 Study load (hours): 112 Contract restrictions: Exam contract not possible Language of instruction : English Exam period: exam in the 2nd semester Tutor(s) Gudrun De Boeck   1. Prerequisites At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences: Specific prerequisites for this course: Basic knowledge in general biology 2. Learning outcomes The student will have a good understanding of the keyprocesses that play a role in the marine environment. Within this framework the student will be able to estimate the effects of changes e.g. through Global Change. 3. Course contents The marine environment is a fascinating world. In this course general physical characteristics of the marine environment (currents, light, salinity, temperature, pressure, pH...) will be discussed, as well as marine organisms and their adaptations to the marine environment. Tidal zones, and special ecosystems such as the mangrove, coral reefs, the Sargasso, deepseas and polar seas get special attention. Students choose a specific topic to study in depth.  4. Teaching method Class contact teaching: Lectures Personal work: Casussen: Individually Excursions 5. Assessment method and criteria Examination: Written without oral presentation Open-question Written assignment: With oral presentation Presentation 6. Study material Required reading Course notes Optional reading The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis: Extra books on marine biology and oceanography are available at the library. 7. Contact information gudrun.deboeck@ua.ac.be (+)last update: 21/01/2013 22:40 gudrun.deboeck

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