BI3S212 - Marine and Freshwater Ecology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI3S212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Marine and Freshwater Ecology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Natalie Lubbock | ||
| Module Team: | Rhian Newman, Harri Little, Anthony Caravaggi | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100351 - marine biology | 100848 - aquatic biology | 100849 - freshwater biology |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 40 | 30 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
On successful completion of this module, students will demonstrate an understanding of aquatic ecosystems, their ecological systems and processes, the physiology and behaviour of their plants and animals that inhabit them.
Through practical sessions such as field activities, students will apply theoretical knowledge and develop marine and freshwater practical skills.
Through completion of this module and full engagement the student will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1 Communication: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Leadership: Behaviour: 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Project Management: Behaviour 1, 2, 3 Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1,2,3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Topics covering aquatic systems include, but are not limited to:
Understanding the unique properties of water to sustain life on earth.
Marine systems:
Basic oceanographic processes and theory, developing a knowledge of the four subdisciplines of oceanography; biological, chemical, physical and geological.
Study of marine organisms; eg. Marine mammals, nektonic, and benthic life; marine habitats, eg., Deep sea, polar seas, coastal habitats, and coral reefs.
Related applied impacts on marine ecosystems are covered, including climate driven change to organism distribution and function, fishing industry, and aquacultures.
Freshwater systems:
Physical properties and chemical compositions of freshwater habitats; distributions and adaptations of animals and plants in lentic and lotic ecosystems; river zonation schemes.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 2 |
| Fieldwork | 14 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Direct Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the physiology and behaviour of selected marine and freshwater organisms in relation to their life history and habitats and the environmental factors experienced throughout their life cycles. |
| LO2 | Have an in-depth understanding of the world major aquatic environments, the organisms living in them, and the effects of some anthropogenic induced exploitation. Be able to apply theory in the analysis of aquatic systems using techniques associated with this discipline. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Fisheries report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Written exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |