Marine Biology and Ecology Seminar
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Marine Biology and Ecology |
Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
Acquisition and improvement of methodologies for the search, analysis and written and oral synthesis of specialized literature, in particular topics of marine biology and ecology.
Learning outcomes and competences
Have the ability to plan and integrate into the organization of a seminar, consisting of a series of successive thematic presentations. Acquire skills to publicly present a thematic synthesis in a longer time frame, in the form of a plenary lecture addressed to an audience with scientific culture, subject to interaction. Develop the ability to be at ease in presentations to the jury.
Working method
Presencial
Program
The contents will vary depending on the topics of the works done and presented by students, within the vast area of Marine Sciences and particularly of its Resources, both in contexts of fundamental research (from the molecule to the ecosystem) or applied science and technology (from production to valorization of products and services),
bearing in mind the context of a specialization in Marine Biology and Ecology.
Mandatory literature
n.a. (ver observações - see observations); n.a. (ver observações - see observations)
Comments from the literature
Scientific journal articles (mainly from international journals), books, manuals, reports, and other information sources selected according to the seminar topic chosen by the students.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Tutorial supervision, with counseling sessions in individual discussion or in groups, and with monitoring the drafting and delivery (in print, 2 copies, and digital format) of a monographic document with a synthesis and critical review (with a minimum length of 20 and maximum of 50 pages), on the topic chosen for integration in the seminar, subject to presentation and discussion.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
| Designation |
Weight (%) |
| Prova oral |
40,00 |
| Trabalho escrito |
60,00 |
| Total: |
100,00 |
Calculation formula of final grade
The evaluation results from the balance between the monograph quality classification (60%), and demonstrated ability in individual integration in the seminar session/sessions, with emphasis on the quality of both the oral presentation (20 minutes) and defense before the questions (40%).
Examinations or Special Assignments
Drafting and delivery (in print and digital format) of a monographic document with a synthesis and critical review (with a minimum length of 20 and maximum of 50 pages), on the topic chosen for integration in the seminar, subject to presentation and discussion.