Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Practical skills in water sampling and analysis
- Lateral thinking as applied to marine science in understanding near-shore systems.
- To develop team work, report writing and practical skills needed as a precursor for second year field course.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Be aware of the integrated view needed of coastal and shelf systems in order to have an effective view of their operation.
- Analyse and evaluate data collected from coastal and estuarine systems and be able to write a coherent concise scientific report based on this material.
- Understand important processes influencing chemical materials in the coastal and estuarine systems within the marine environment.
- Identify the basic issues underlying marine pollution
- Understand the basic sampling systems needed for marine water column studies.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- report writing
- time management
- team working
Syllabus
Topics include:
- Course introduction and water column sampling for chemical and biological studies
- Chemical processes in near-shore waters
- Introduction to marine pollution
- Case studies involving holistic view of near shore systems.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Formal Lectures: 22 x 45 minute lectures will cover the material outlined above. Lectures are supported by illustrated and video blackboard materials. References to the applicable chapter of course texts and/or other relevant journal articles are provided as essential reading for relevant lectures.
Practical sessions: 1 x 4 hour boat practical will apply material given in the lectures. One following 4 hour practical will analyse the samples collected, and will be followed by preparation of an assessed report. 2 x 1 hour boat skills sessions provide training in practical techniques required for the summer fieldcourse.
Support: is provide by staff and/or postgraduate demonstrators.
A wide range of support can be provided for those students who have further or specific learning and teaching needs.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 113 |
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 16 |
| Total study time | 153 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessment Method
Theory Examination (60%): A 2 hour written examination. Students must answer three questions from five. Tests Learning Outcomes: 1-5.
Estuarine chemistry practical (40%): Tests Learning Outcome 1, 3, 5.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 60% |
| Practical assessment | 40% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal