196225

Introductory Marine Biology

An introduction to Marine Biology - the scientific study of life in the sea. First principles of marine biology from history of Marine Biology to use of the sea as a fundamental resource. Studying the ocean as a habitat and examining the form and function of marine taxa within marine biomes, students will discover how the biology, behaviour and ecology of organisms differ between contrasting marine environments.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

196225

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Marine Ecology

Course planning information

Course notes

To pass the course students must achieve a min 40% in the final exam. Students must complete a one-day field course held during the semester break.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
196101 and (199101 or 199103)

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Express a clear understanding of the principles that underpin marine biology and oceanography.
  • 2 Discuss the form and function of marine organisms and describe basic biological principles and processes that are fundamental to all forms of life in the sea, including physiology, ecology and behaviour.
  • 3 Describe the patterns and processes that drive biological diversity within different marine biomes.
  • 4 Apply quantitative methods and data analyses to marine-based questions.
  • 5 Evaluate relevant conservation and management issues relating to marine harvesting and other human-usage of the sea.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 5 15%
Practical/Placement 1 4 20%
Oral/Performance/Presentation 2 3 15%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 5 50%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIOLOGY OF MARINE LIFE

Author
JOHN F. MORRISSEY, JAMES L. SUMICH AND DEANNA R. PINKARD-MEIER
ISBN
978-1-284-09050
Edition
11TH
Publisher
JONES & BARTLETT PUBL.
Notes
For 2018 onwards

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