Biological Oceanography

Code:

CMRM22

Acronym:

CMRM22

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Marine Biology and Ecology

Instance: 2016/2017 - 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	0	Plano Oficial Bolonha 2014 com ramos	1	-	5	50	135

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

General objective - Describe and relate the components, processes and control factors of estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems. In biological oceanography, it is fundamental to consider the interactions of biological processes with physical, chemical and geological processes in the marine environment.

Specific objectives - Describe and discuss the importance of the sea and its resources - Describe and understand the physical environment of marine systems and their influence on the distribution of communities and biological processes - Know and relate the components and processes of marine and coastal ecosystems - Various types of coastal systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

(1) To describe and relate the components, processes and control factors of estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems. (2) Understand why biological oceanography is fundamental to consider the interactions of biological processes with physical, chemical and geological processes in the marine environment. (3) Know how to describe and discuss the importance of the sea and its resources. (4) To describe and understand the physical environment of marine systems and their influence on the distribution of communities and biological processes. (5) Know and relate the components and processes of marine and coastal ecosystems. (6) Know the various types of coastal systems. The defined objectives result in the gain of knowledge, skills and competences in the field of Biological Oceanography

Working method

Presencial

Program

The estuarine physical environment. Sampling methods. Biological components and processes in marine systems. Introduction to general concepts in biological oceanography. Biogeochemical cycles. Phytoplankton and primary production. The "microbial loop" and bacterial production. Types of coastal systems and its main features. Geographic information systems and their use in biological oceanography

Mandatory literature

Charles B. Miller, Patricia A. Wheeler. ; Biological Oceanography (2nd Edition)., Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
Larry L. Barton, Diana E. Northup; Microbial Ecology., Wiley-Blackwell., 2011
Otto Huisman and Rolf A. de By; Principles of Geographic Information Systems , The International Institute for GeoInformation Science and Earth Observation. Enschede, The Netherlands, 2009

Comments from the literature

[Note: the coordinator distributes a selection of updated articles and other study materials.]

Teaching methods and learning activities

Interactive lectures and classes (in the laboratory, in computer classrooms, and recurring to field work with sampling). Evaluation is via a final exame, covering both theory and practical aspects.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Classification of the final exam.