Modiwl OSX-1007:
Marine Biogeochemistry

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

10.000 Credyd neu 5.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr David Assinder

Amcanion cyffredinol

This module provides an introduction to marine biogeochemistry. It emphasises the links between the biological, geological and chemical processes taking place in the oceans with particular emphasis on man-made changes to natural processes. Theoretical aspects are reinforced with practical work designed to introduce basic analytical techniques and their application to problems of environmental relevance.

Cynnwys cwrs

The purpose of the module is to:

  • Examine the essential processes in marine biogeochemistry
  • Understand how biology, geology and chemistry are linked in the oceans
  • Use examples of man-made additions to the oceans to highlight the main processes
  • Gain experience and skills in laboratory techniques relevant to an understanding of marine biogeochemistry

Meini Prawf

da

Equivalent to score in the "B" range 60% to 70%

Attend practical sessions and perform practical work and analysis of data in a competent manner. Demonstrate a good knowledge, gained from taught material, practicals and directed reading, under examination conditions and an ability to use this knowledge to answer unseen questions. Able to appreciate and describe the processes that influence biogeochemical cycles in the oceans with particular reference to man-made changes. Able to appreciate the concept of calibration in analytical chemistry and interpretation of data generated during laboratory experiments.

ardderchog

Equivalent to score in the "A" range 70% or higher

Attend practical sessions and carry out experimental work carefully and in an enquiring manner. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge, gained from taught material, practicals and directed reading, of taught material under exam conditions and be able to extrapolate or use additional information obtained by independent reading. Considerable appreciation and clear ability to describe the processes that influence biogeochemical cycles in the oceans with particular reference to man-made changes. Considerable appreciation the concept of calibration in analytical chemistry and interpretation of data generated during laboratory experiments.

trothwy

Equivalent to 40%:

Attend practical session. Basic understanding, gained from taught material, practicals and directed reading, under examination conditions. Basic ability to appreciate and describe the processes that influence biogeochemical cycles in the oceans with particular reference to man-made changes. Basic appreciation of the concept of calibration in analytical chemistry and interpretation of data generated during laboratory experiments.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of fundamental biogeochemical processes in the oceans

  2. Appreciate how man-made changes to the oceans affect biogeochemical processes

  3. Master some introductory laboratory techniques associated with the analysis of seawater

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
Online test - marine biogeochemistry 50.00
Examination 50.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Lecture

Asynchronous lecture material

 8
Laboratory

One three hour and one two hour practical. By semester 2 it is hoped this will be face-to-face but may still be an online variant.

 5
Private study

Eighty-eight hours of private study

 87

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
  • Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
  • Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
  • Rheloaeth - Gallu defnyddio, cydlynu a rheoli adnoddau (dynol, ffisegol ac/neu ariannol)
  • Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

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