Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | MARINE SCIENCES - SPECIAL TOPICS | ||
| Code | ENVS366 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr P Salaun Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Pascal.Salaun@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2013-14 | Level Three | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce and discuss the most topical research issues in Marine Science. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge and Understanding a. Awareness of the main research issues in marine sciences. 2. Intellectual Abilities a. Critical reading of scientific literature articles. b. Using knowledge of the subject to assess the importance of individual contributions to the literature. c. Defence of scientific material in a conference setting. 3. Subject Based Practical Skills a. Processing of research data sets. 60; 4. General Transferable Skills a. Reporting the main research findings on topics (through a number of different media including oral presentation, poster presentation, essay) to an audience of their peers and academic staff. b. Group discussion. |
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Syllabus |
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The dynamics of carbon and nutrient cycles (GAW) 1. Molecular and isotopic signature of particles as tracers of heterotrophy 2. How stable is the deep-ocean environment?
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Uptake of metals by organisms and environmental effects (CMGVDB) 1. Uptake mechanismsof metals by marine microorganisms 2. Limitation of oceanic primary productivity by iron
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`Mixing in the Ocean' (RGW) 1. Traditional view of how the ocean is mixed 2. Recent new estimates of low interior mixingand elevated mixing over rough topography. 3. Theoretical implications for how the oceanoverturns 4. Biogeochemical implications concerning howproduction is sustained |
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Role of Ice in the Climate System (HL/CW) 1. Ice, the albedo and the radiation budget. 2. Icecaps and Glaciers. 3. Ice-shelves and icebergs. 4. Sea ice. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Introductory lectures (Learning Outcome 1a) on particular topics will be followed up by workshops. Students will be expected to search for and read relevant literature references (Learning Outcome 2 a-c) and to present the major findings of research at the workshops by means of structured seminars, poster sessions, short talks and essays (Learning outcomes 4 a, b). |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
| Study Hours |
12 |
36 Workshops and talks/posters |
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| Timetable (if known) |
12 lectures
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6 three hour workshops + 6 sessions of talks and posters
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| Private Study | 102 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Final examination | 3 hours | 2 | 50 | Yes - August / September | Unseen research paper, Learning Outcomes 1a, 2a,b, 3a, 4a | |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Coursework | 2 | 50 | No | Standard University Policy applies - see Department/School handbook for details. | COURSEWORK and WORKSHOPS, 5 sessions at 10% each = 50 %. Assessments can be posters, assessed talks, essays, Learning Outcomes 1a, 2a-c, 3a, 4a,b | |
Recommended Texts |
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Papers to be disseminated by staff. No given text book. |
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