| Faculteit | Science and Engineering |
| Jaar | 2021/22 |
| Vakcode | WBBY044-05 |
| Vaknaam | Marine Biology |
| Niveau(s) | bachelor |
| Voertaal | Engels |
| Periode | semester II a |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Rooster | rooster.rug.nl |
| Uitgebreide vaknaam | Marine Biology | ||||||||||||||||
| Leerdoelen | At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. Describe the patterns and processes shaping the functioning of marine ecosystems. 2. Describe the main species groups in the marine realm and identify their specific adaptations to the marine environment. 3. Discuss and interpret the role of ecological interactions in marine systems. 4. Identify and interpret effects of human activities on the marine environment. |
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| Omschrijving | A large proportion of life on Earth occurs in the seas and oceans. The ocean is a complex, three-dimensional environment covering ~70% of the Earth's surface. A plethora of organisms have adapted to live in the diverse marine environment, such as open oceans, deep ocean trenches and shallow, coastal seas. Marine organisms also occur in different climatic regions, e.g., polar and tropical regions as well as differently structured environments, such as coral reefs, sea grass meadows and rocky shores. In this course, students will gain an overview of the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape the functioning of marine ecosystems and the ecological interactions in these ecosystems. We will discuss the main marine habitats and the factors that influence the functioning and diversity of these habitats. Marine biodiversity and the processes regulating this diversity will be examined, as well as the evolutionary forces that shape ecological processes in the marine environment. Furthermore, the effects of human impacts on the functioning of marine ecosystems will be addressed. The course consists of a mix of lectures, computer and lab practicals, assignments, and -if conditions allow - an excursion to NIOZ / Ecomare on Texel. |
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| Onderwijsvorm |
Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Practisch werk (PRC), Werkcollege (T)
(LC-25 hrs, T-4 hrs, ASM-40 hrs, PRC-30 hrs, self-study 25 hrs) |
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| Toetsvorm |
~Nestortoets, Verslag (R)
(WE-70%, P-30%. Final mark is based on the written exam and oral presentation assignment. Practicals need to be followed and passed (but not graded and not included in the final mark). One practical can be missed, students do not receive a final mark until missed practicals are compensated (in case more than one is missed).) |
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| Vaksoort | bachelor | ||||||||||||||||
| Coördinator | PhD. S.E.T. van der Meij | ||||||||||||||||
| Docent(en) | dr. M.K. Boer, de ,prof. dr. B.D.H.K. Eriksson , Guest lecturer ,PhD. S.E.T. van der Meij | ||||||||||||||||
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| Entreevoorwaarden | Systems Ecology and Ecological Interactions 1 & 2 PLEASE NOTE This course unit is only accessible to students enrolled in the Bachelor's programmes Biology or old curriculum Life Science & Technology. Students following other degree programmes cannot follow this course unit and will be unenrolled in Progress. |
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| Opmerkingen | Maximum capacity: 30 students Other lecturers: Tjisse van der Heide, Willem van de Pol, Jacqueline Stefels Presence during the practicals, assignments and class discussions is mandatory. |
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