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Introduction
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| Unit name | A Primer of Marine and Antarctic Science |
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| Unit code | KSM101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Explain the diversity of marine life, with a focus on temperate/Antarctic ecosystems, and to recognise the values of marine ecosystems and the threats to them. |
2. | Summarise the ocean as a driver of the Earth's system and explain some of the scientific tools and methods used to measure characteristics of the ocean. |
3. | Identify key stressors on the ocean and assess the evidence for drivers of climate change. |
4. | Outline approaches to sustainable management of the ocean to retain its critical values and functioning in the Anthropocene. |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is offered fully online. |
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| Assessment | ATT1. Test or quiz (20%) ATT2. Discussion posts (online) (5%) ATT3. Critique (15%) ATT4. Essay 1000 Words (30%) ATT5. Examination (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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