BB824: An Introduction to the Biology of Marine Mammals (5 ECTS)
STADS: 04006701Level
Master's level course
Teaching period
The course is offered in the spring semester.
4th quater
Rexam after 4. quater
Teacher responsible
Email: bmauck@biology.sdu.dkTimetable
| Group | Type | Day | Time | Classroom | Weeks | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | I | Monday | 14-16 | U10 | 20-21 | |
| Common | I | Tuesday | 12-14 | U28 | 20-21 | |
| Common | I | Tuesday | 12-14 | Biologi Seminarrum | 23 | |
| Common | I | Wednesday | 12-14 | U148 | 20 | |
| Common | I | Wednesday | 12-14 | U50a | 21 | |
| Common | I | Wednesday | 12-14 | Biologi Seminarrum | 23 | |
| Common | I | Thursday | 12-14 | U148 | 20 | |
| Common | I | Thursday | 12-14 | Biologi Seminarrum | 23 | |
| Common | I | Friday | 12-14 | U24 | 20 | |
| Common | I | Friday | 12-14 | Biologi Seminarrum | 21 | |
| S1 | TE | Monday | 16-18 | U10 | 20-21 | |
| S1 | TE | Tuesday | 14-16 | U28 | 20-21 | |
| S1 | TE | Tuesday | 14-16 | Biologi Seminarrum | 23 | |
| S1 | TE | Wednesday | 14-16 | U148 | 20 | |
| S1 | TE | Wednesday | 14-16 | U50a | 21 | |
| S1 | TE | Wednesday | 14-16 | Biologi Seminarrum | 23 | |
| S1 | TE | Thursday | 14-16 | U148 | 20 | |
| S1 | TE | Thursday | 14-16 | Biologi Seminarrum | 23 | |
| S1 | TE | Friday | 14-16 | U24 | 20 | |
| S1 | TE | Friday | 14-16 | Biologi Seminarrum | 21 |
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Prerequisites:
None
Academic preconditions:
The Bachelor degree in Biology or the equivalent should be passed.
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the biology of marine mammals presented through lectures and literature seminars, and to create a basis for practical courses offered separately.
Expected learning outcome
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
• Explain at an introductory level the present understanding of marine mammal biology.
• Describe and structure the methods and results of modern studies in marine mammal biology
• Prepare and present a paper on a selected topic of marine mammal biology to peers.
• Relate and discuss marine mammal topics with respect to modern scientific approaches
Subject overview
- History, modern approaches inmarine mammal research
- evolution and systematics of marine mammals
- anatomy and physiology
- reproduction and population biology
- respiration and diving
- energetics and thermoregulation
- hunting and feeding
- sound production and hearing,
- conservation and ecological aspects
- sensory systems and sensory ecology
- cognitive ecology and behaviour, - future research options
Literature
- A.R. Hoelzel: Marine Mammal Biology, An evolutionary approach, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2002. 432 pages.
Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).
Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None
Assessment and marking:
Presentation of an oral seminar covering a selected topic from a textbook or literature.
Students will deliver Powerpoint file of presentation as additional basis for evaluation.
80% presence in literature seminar compulsory.
Pass/fail, internal evaluation by teacher.
Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
Forelæsninger: 24 timer
Eksaminatorietimer/opgaveregninger: 26 timer
Educational activities
Language
This course is taught in English.
Remarks
The course replaces BB75 Topics in the Biology of Marine Mammals
Course enrollment
See deadline of enrolment.
Tuition fees for single courses
See fees for single courses.
