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    Overview

    An introduction to physical, chemical and biological processes and their co-dependencies in the global ocean system.

    A varied and exciting introduction to the diversity of disciplines that constitute marine science. In this paper we investigate a series of important biological processes and how they interact with each other. We focus first on how the oceans came to be. We then delve into marine biodiversity and ecology, with fascinating lectures on plankton, invertebrates, marine birds and mammals. We then discuss how these groups detect and respond to changes in their environment. Lastly, we examine the enormously valuable resources extracted from the ocean, such as fisheries and aquaculture, and, consequently, how human activities are threatening the marine environment. The lectures are complemented by hands-on practicals and field-trips utilising the University's research vessels.

    About this paper

    Paper title Marine Biology: The Living Ocean
    Subject Marine Science
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact

    bridie.allan@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Dr Bridie Allan
    Teaching Fellow: Dr Ursula Ellenburg

    Textbooks

    Recommended:
    Oceanography: an invitation to Marine Science, by Tom Garrison, 2015.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students will be introduced to the scope of marine science, learning how marine organisms survive and interact in the world's oceans. They will gain skills in critical evaluation, data presentation and report writing, as well as practical analytical and field experience.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Tuesday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 09:00-09:50 29-33, 35, 37-42
    Friday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 14:00-17:50 29, 31-32, 34-35, 37, 39-41
    A2 Tuesday 14:00-17:50 29, 31-32, 34-35, 37, 39-41
    A3 Wednesday 14:00-17:50 29, 31-32, 34-35, 37, 39-41
    A4 Thursday 14:00-17:50 29, 31-32, 34-35, 37, 39-41

    Terms Test (Streamed)

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:00-09:50 34
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