Modiwl OSX-2002:
Marine Physiology & Behaviour

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credydau neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester2

Trefnydd: Dr Ian McCarthy

Amcanion cyffredinol

The course aims to introduce the students to the physiological and behavioural ecology of marine organisms. The course will cover the physiology of marine algae and the comparative physiology and behavioural ecology of marine animals. The physiological responses which allow marine organisms to adapt to changes in environmental parameters and roles of behaviour in enabling animals to interact with each other and adapt to their ecological niches will be reviewed.

Cynnwys cwrs

The module will examine the physiological and behavioural ecology of marine organisms. The physiology of marine algae and marine animals and the effects of chemical and physical variables (such as temperature, salinity, light and pressure) on physiology will be reviewed. A range of behaviours (e.g. social interactions, communication, feeding behaviour, migration, predator-prey interactions) that enable animals to adapt to their environment will be introduced and discussed.

Meini Prawf

trothwy

Knowledge based on the directly taught programme, basic ability to analyse, synthesise and summarise information from a range of sources to support hypotheses, basic understanding of subject-specific theories concepts and principles, basic ability to consider issues from both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives

dda

Knowledge based on the directly taught programme and evidence of enquiry beyond that, good ability to analyse, synthesise and summarise information from a range of sources to support hypotheses, good understanding of subject-specific theories concepts and principles, good ability to consider issues from both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives

rhagorol

A knowledge base extending well beyond the directly taught programme. A highly developed ability to analyse, synthesize, summarise and critically evaluate information from a range of sources to support hypotheses, excellent understanding of subject-specific theories concepts and principles, and a very good ability to consider issues from both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Have a broad understanding of the physiology of marine algae and marine animals

  2. Describe, with named examples, how marine organisms respond to changes in physical and chemical environmental parameters

  3. Describe, with named examples, the physiological adaptations necessary to live in different marine environments

  4. Have a broad understanding of the behavioural ecology of marine animals

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
MCQ computer test 1 22.50
MCQ computer test 2 22.50
Exam 55.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Lecture

3 x 1 hour lectures per week

 30
Private study

Reading list, extra notes and web sites will be provided on the module page on Blackboard, to guide students for self-study

 170

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Awareness of the concepts of spatial and temporal scale in understanding processes and relationships.
  • Appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms.

Adnoddau

Rhestr ddarllen

Lobban & Harrison. Seaweed ecology and physiology, QK570.2.L64.

Wilmer, Stone & Johnstone. Environmental Physiology of Animals, QP82.W48.2005. Available as ebook through library catalogue

Barnard. Animal Behaviour: mechanism, development, function and evolution, QL751.B18563

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