BB832: Marine Ecosystems (5 ECTS)

STADS: 04013501

Level
Master's level course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the autumn semester.

Teacher responsible
Email: ebk@biology.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent is expected.
Students who have passed BB513 Marine Ecosystems are not allowed to take this course.

Course introduction
Although the ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface, it is probably the least explored part of the globe. The marine environment harbors many unique and spectacular ecosystems that are unknown to most people. The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough knowledge of dominating plant and animal species living in a variety of marine ecosystems. There will be focus on the physical, chemical and biological conditions that are the basis for individual ecosystems and have given them their specific characteristics. Special emphasis will be on the conditions and compositions within and around marine ecosystems in Danish waters.

Expected learning outcome


Subject overview


Literature
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Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:


Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
Intro phase: 6 hours
Skills training phase: 44 hours, hereof:
 - Tutorials: 12 hours
 - Laboratory exercises: 24 hours
 - Excursion: 8 hours

Educational activities

Language
This course is taught in English, if international students participate. Otherwise the course is taught in Danish.

Remarks
The excursion will be scheduled on one day in September. The exact date will be announced before the start of the course.

Course enrollment
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