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Marine Ecosystems - ENV00027M

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  • Department: Environment and Geography
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23

Module aims

This module will:

  • Provide a basic introduction to a variety of different marine ecosystems, in which geographic distribution, key species and habitats, and important ecosystem processes and services will be discussed for each
  • Highlight the effects of human impacts, both now and in the past and detail the options for dealing with these problems

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module students will:

  • Have knowledge and understanding about important marine ecosystems and processes
  • Appreciate historical impacts of past human activities on marine ecosystems

Be aware of how different ecosystems are currently threatened by humans and what options exist for dealing with these problems

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 50
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) 50

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 50
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) 50

Module feedback

A short, pre-submission one page essay draft will be commented on by the lecturer in the Autumn Term.

Indicative reading

Provided to students through the VLE.


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