Modiwl DXX-1001:
Ecosystem Function & Services
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences
20.000 Credydau neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS
Semester2
Trefnydd: Dr Paula Roberts
Amcanion cyffredinol
This module will cover aspects of biodiversity, soil science, and matter cycles (water, nutrient and carbon) within an ecosystem context. The processes which define ecosystems will be used to illustrate the services they deliver, particularly biomass and carbon sequestration. The module will give and overview of biodiversity, ecosystem development, soil formation and properties, carbon and nutrient fluxes in ecosystems and plant tolerance to abiotic stress, as well as case studies of a range of ecosystem types.
Cynnwys cwrs
Lectures:
- Introduction ecosystem concepts and matter flows
- Ecosystem services
- Ecosystem development
- Ecosystem Function & Biodiversity models
- Ecosystem productivity
- Ecosystem collapse
- Climate and microclimate
- Soil formation
- Soil mineralogy and weathering
- Soil organic matter and chemical properties
- Ecosystem productivity
- Food webs and below-ground biodiversity
- Above and below-ground biodiversity
- Root processes
- Plant water relations
- Plant reproduction
- Plant structure
- Photosynthesis types, pigments, environmental control
- Plant stress tolerance I (moisture stress)
- Plant stress tolerance II (heat and cold)
- Temperate grasslands
- Mangroves
- Wetlands and salt marshes
- Polar ecosystems
Practicals
a) Wetland Ecology and GHG
b) Soil Field Trip
c) Water Quality - Nitrate practical
d) Plant Reproduction / ecophysiology
Meini Prawf
trothwy
Grade D- to C+ Understanding of the concepts of ecosystem and their developments, soils and soil properties, and element fluxes in ecosystems.
dda
Grade B- to B+ Good understanding of the concepts of ecosystem and their development, soils and soil properties, and element fluxes in ecosystems. The ability to interlink the ecosystems, soils and element fluxes.
rhagorol
Grade A- and above In depth understanding of the concepts of ecosystem and their development, soils and soil properties, and element fluxes in ecosystems. Understanding of the complexity of ecosystem and how biodiversity, soils and element fluxes determine the properties of ecosystems, as well as and understanding of these in key ecosystems.
Canlyniad dysgu
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Understanding of the concept of ecosystems and their dynamic nature.
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Understanding of soils and soil development.
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Understanding of the process involved in ecosystems carbon fluxes, such as photosynthesis, food webs and decomposition.
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Appreciation of the ecosystem function of a number of key ecosystems.
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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Field (Wetlands C and N diagrams) | 15.00 | ||
Lab (Nitrate practical) | 15.00 | ||
Lab (Plant reproduction / ecophysiology) | 15.00 | ||
Exam | 55.00 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Lecture | 25 * 1 hour lectures (2-3 per week over 10 weeks). |
25 |
Laboratory | 2*3 hour practicals |
6 |
Private study | 161 | |
Fieldwork | 2*4 hour field visits |
8 |
Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- 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
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol
- Recognize and apply appropriate theories and concepts from a range of disciplines.
- Appreciate the interdisciplinary and/or reciprocal nature of relationships within the subject area.
- Appreciation of the complexity and diversity of processes through the study of relevant systems.
- Apply subject knowledge to the understanding and addressing of problems.
- Conduct fieldwork and/or laboratory work competently with awareness of appropriate risk assessment and ethical considerations
- Consider issues from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
- Prepare effective maps, diagrams and visualizations.
- Undertake field and/or laboratory studies to ensure competence in basic experimental and/or fieldwork skills.
- Engagement with current subject developments and their application.
Adnoddau
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