Modiwl OSX-2007:
Ship-based field course

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Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1 a 2

Trefnydd: Prof Simon Neill

Amcanion cyffredinol

The module is designed to provide experience of multidisciplinary fieldwork and is based around a realistic exercise, at sea, onboard a survey vessel. Students will typically spend one day at sea, collecting data and performing instrument calibration. You will then process this dataset in a series of laboratory and computer sessions, exploring relationships between variables.

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This module provides experience of multidisciplinary fieldwork at sea.

A wide range of oceanographic and geophysical instrumentation is introduced including instruments for measuring salinity, temperature, currents, chlorophyll, suspended and sea bed sediments. These include CTD, optical instruments (transmissometer, fluorometer), and instruments for measuring current (acoustic Doppler current profiler). In addition sampling of plankton, suspended and seabed sediments will be covered.

Students spend one full day at sea on a research vessel, collecting data using on-board instrumentation and collecting samples from the water column and sea bed.

These are combined with data collected by students on other days (at least 12 in total, depending on numbers taking module) to produce an extensive database. This data is used to explore physical, geological, and biological processes in detail, including the relationship between disciplines.

Meini Prawf

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Basic understanding of theory and application of oceanographic instrumentation Basic understanding of oceanographic and plankton sampling

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Comprehensive knowledge of the theory and application of oceanographic instrumentation Comprehensive understanding of oceanographic and plankton sampling Show a clear understanding of how empirical data relate to theory Full competence in the use of post-processing techniques Manipulation of data to answer questions relating to observed spatial and temporal variability

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Construct a relevant discussion of discrepancies between theory and observations Expertise in post-processing, data analysis and presentation Understanding the limitations of the data collected and how observations might be improved

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Demonstrate a wide knowledge of both the principle of operation and methods of use of a wide range of oceanographic instruments

  2. Collect samples and record data from the water column and sediment

  3. Analyse samples and data and draw appropriate conclusions

  4. Communicate their findings

  5. Appreciate the contributions of other scientific disciplines to their own specialised field

  6. Process and synthesise large and complex datasets

  7. Understand the practical difficulties associated with making direct measurements in the marine environment, and how to overcome these

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
ADDRODDIAD Data analysis report 50.00
ARHOLIAD Exam 50.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Lecture

Briefing/debriefing lecture and lecture sessions 12 x 1 hour: 1. Introduction to the module lecture 2. sampling of seabed sediments 3. acoustic surveying 4. water properties - CTD 5. currents - ADCP 6. Phytoplankton - Chlorophyll 7. sampling plankton 8. suspended sediments - SPM 9. Pre cruise briefing 10. Practical and workshop briefing 11. Practical and workshop debriefing & requirements for data analysis report 12. requirements for scientific report & feedback on data analysis report.

 12
Laboratory

Analysing samples in the laboratory (4 hours)

 4
Practical classes and workshops

Processing oceanographic data computer workshops (3 hours)

 3
Private study

Directed private study: data analysis, reading and integrating results with related literature, preparing data analysis and research reports. Preparation of a 1 page narrative cruise report after the day at sea. Completing 3 MCQ online tests about different aspects of the cruise.

 174
Fieldwork

Sampling on the Prince Madog (7 hours)

 7

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
  • Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
  • Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
  • Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach

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