Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology

Code:

CMRM17

Acronym:

CMRM17

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Marine Biology and Ecology

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Population Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Marine Sciences - Marine Resources

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MCMRM	4	Specialisation in Marine Biology and Ecology 2008	1	-	5	50	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To get knowledge and training in ecology, conservation biology and ectoxicology.

Learning outcomes and competences

To get knowledge and training in ecology, conservation biology and ectoxicology.

Working method

Presencial

Program

To get knowledge and training in ecology, conservation biology and ectoxicology.

Mandatory literature

Walker C. H. 070; Principles of ecotoxicology. ISBN: 0-8493-3635-X
Begon Michael; Population ecology. ISBN: 0-632-03478-5
Begon Michael; Ecology. ISBN: 0-632-03801-2
Stenseth Nils Chr. 340; Marine ecosystems and climate variation. ISBN: 0-19-850749-6
Primack Richard B.; Essentials of conservation biology. ISBN: 0-87893-722-6

Complementary Bibliography

T. Colborn; D. Dumanoski; J.P. Myers; Our Stolen Future, Dutton, 1996. ISBN: 0-525-93982-2
B. Fagan; O Longo Verão. Como o Clima Mudou a CIvilização, Edições 70, Lda, 2007. ISBN: 978-972-44-1400-3
J. Diamond; Colapso. Ascenção e Queda das Sociedades Humanas, Gradiva, 2008. ISBN: 978-989-616-284-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures based on the analysis and discussion of case-studies complemented with training sessions.

Software

spss
office
populus

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Ecology
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Natural resources management
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biodiversity > Sustainable exploitation
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Ecology > Ecosystems
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biodiversity > Risk assessment
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Ecology > Ecotoxicology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	25,00
Prova oral	37,50
Trabalho escrito	37,50
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

A. Continuous evaluation = 25%
B. Oral communication = 37.5%
C. Written report = 37.5%