Studieguide

Lärandemål

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

Innehåll

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.

Tid och plats

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

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Will be provided on the moodle page during the course

Undervisningsmetoder

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

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

During the course

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

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

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

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

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

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

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

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

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

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.

Underkänd (0)

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

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

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

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

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

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

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

Förkunskapskrav

No previous knowledge requirements