Marine Environments
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1BG414
- Code
- 1BG414
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 25 April 2016
- Responsible department
- Biology Education Centre
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student should be able to:
- give examples of environmental issues that concern the coastal areas of Sweden
- describe basic ecological principles of coastal ecosystems
Content
Marine ecology, particularly in coastal waters Knowledge of common plants and animals in Swedish coastal waters and on shores Knowledge of basic marine systematics The immigration of plants and animals (including man) to Sweden after the ice age. From herring-periods to depopulation
Fishing and over-fishing in the oceans and Swedish waters Elementary knowledge of physical and chemical oceanography
Instruction
The field course consists of lectures, seminars, excursions, ecological experiments and study visits
Assessment
For Pass grade, active participation is required in seminars, exercises, and excursions (3 credits), passed take-home exam (4 credits), and an independent written project (3 credits).
Other directives
The course is intended to give the students an orientation within marine biology. It is not intended as a basis for further studies within the subject. The course consists of two parts: One part consisting of theory and practice at The Klubban Biological Station in Fiskebäckskil, and one part consisting of self-studies in topical marine environmental problems, to be presented in a written report.