Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with marine environments
- has knowledge of biotopes, habitats and communities in a marine environment
- can identify common species in the marine environment
- knows the basic methods for measuring important ecological variables in the field and laboratory
- knows how to carry out an ecological study and present the findings

Content

This course covers the basics in coastal ecology utilizing the Baltic Sea as a case study. The physical, chemical and biological features of this sea will be discussed. Different species, habitats and ecological functions are discussed and studied.

Location and time

Period 1 28.8.2023-20.10.2023, Campus Raseborg, week at Tvärminne Zoological Station

Materials

Will be provided on the moodle page during the course

Teaching methods

A combination of theory and practice, with one week's field work at Tvärminne Zoological Station. Lectures, exercises in class and literature studies.

Exam schedules

During the course

Completion alternatives

Assignments, performance during field week, active participation in lectures and a written examination

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The assignments were completed and the student obtained a basic understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The assignments were completed without major remarks and the student obtained a good understanding of the course content

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments were completed without remarks and the the student obtained a excellent understanding of the course content

Assessment methods and criteria

The student is assessed on the basis of performance in field work (20%), assignments (60%) and exam (20%).
In addition, their participation in class and activities is also part of the evaluation. So, participation and attendance to all classes (lectures) and field trips are mandatory.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements