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Students explore science, policy and management issues relevant to the sustainable management of marine resources through individual- and group-based research.
The course uses a problem-based learning approach which increases enthusiasm, promotes deeper learning and improves abilities in team working.
Students enhance critical thinking skills by analysing quantitative data relevant to managing the impacts of human activities on marine resources.
Guest lectures provide opportunities to network with professionals working with marine resources.
Assessment is based on oral presentations, a briefing note and final report, all of which help students to develop communication skills relevant to the workplace.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course has three key objectives:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Formative feedback during practical, group written feedback on submission |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | To give students experience in working in small groups to investigate a current topic relating to sustainable marine resource management, & to report back on findings in the final week of the course |
| Procedural | Evaluate | To explore how data and information are incorporated into managing direct and indirect effects of harvesting and other human activities in the context of sustainable management |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 29 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Group written feedback on submission |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | To give students experience in working in small groups to investigate a current topic relating to sustainable marine resource management, & to report back on findings in the final week of the course |
| Procedural | Evaluate | To explore how data and information are incorporated into managing direct and indirect effects of harvesting and other human activities in the context of sustainable management |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Individualised written feedback by peers |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | To give students experience in working in small groups to investigate a current topic relating to sustainable marine resource management, & to report back on findings in the final week of the course |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | 30 | ||
| Feedback |
The annotated glossary is an alphabetized list of specialized terms specific to a particular subject with their definitions. The goal of the annotated glossary in this course is to enhance comprehension of particular topics covered. Annotations can include additional material that is relevant to comprehending the topic (Sustainable Management of Marine Resources) in greater detail and a format that might be beneficial to the student in the future. As the Annotated Glossary can be updated on a continuous basis throughout the six weeks of the course, the assessment should be completed at the end of the course. Students should consider some of the problem topics from other groups as potential material to be added into their Annotated Glossary. Individualised written feedback on submission. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | To improve understanding of the approaches taken to sustainable management of marine species or marine ecosystems |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 27 | Feedback Weeks | 28 | |
| Feedback |
Formative feedback during practical, group written feedback on submission |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | To give students experience in working in small groups to investigate a current topic relating to sustainable marine resource management, & to report back on findings in the final week of the course |
| Procedural | Evaluate | To explore how data and information are incorporated into managing direct and indirect effects of harvesting and other human activities in the context of sustainable management |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | To explore how data and information are incorporated into managing direct and indirect effects of harvesting and other human activities in the context of sustainable management |
| Procedural | Apply | To give students experience in working in small groups to investigate a current topic relating to sustainable marine resource management, & to report back on findings in the final week of the course |
| Conceptual | Understand | To improve understanding of the approaches taken to sustainable management of marine species or marine ecosystems |
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