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This interdisciplinary course examines coastal seabed ecosystems, their function and services, and the conservation and sustainability issues they face, strengthening students understanding and awareness of a complex system.
Lectures cover coastal benthic systems; an emphasis on seaweeds provides insight into the role and importance of primary producers in coastal areas.
Preparation and presentation of a research proposal provides students with the experience of articulating a research question, investigating appropriate methodologies, and defending one’s ideas both orally and in written form.
A field trip to the Ythan Estuary and the University’s Oceanlab allows students to relate theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written exam (80%) and continuous assessment (20%). The continuous assessment is composed of a proposal report 3,000 words (15%) and an oral presentation (5%).
Resit: 1 three-hour written exam (100%).
There are no assessments for this course.
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