Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MARINE SCIENCES - SPECIAL TOPICS | ||
Code | ENVS366 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr P Salaun Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Pascal.Salaun@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 6 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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To promote engagement, discussions and raise the overall awareness of the most topical research issues in Marine Sciences. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Gain a broad and detailed knowledge of some of the main research issues in marine sciences.
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Improve critical reading of scientific literature.
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Gain/Practice Transferable Communication Skills: Reporting the main research findings on topics (through a number of different media including oral presentation, poster presentation, essay) to an audience of their peers and academic staff. |
Syllabus |
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1 |
The syllabus will be evolving, as with on-going research interests. As an example, this could include the following research interests, as in 2017:
- Impact of climate change on the Arctic Ocean; 1 of the only 4 funded projects is currently led by researchers a
t the University.
- International GEOTRACES program that provides an international platform for the study of marine biogeochemical cycle of trace elements. Liver
pool researchers are strongly involved in this international effort.
- Nutrient and Carbon Pump over Mid-Ocean Ridges. This project looks at the influence of ridges found at several thousand meters depth in promoting the t
ransport of nutrient rich deeper waters to the surface.
- Is the rate of sea-level rise accelerating? Liverpool is world-leading research on sea-level
and this issue is of great concern worldwide.
Different topical issues will be presented by researchers from the University and possibly from the National Oceaniographic Centre. These will take place mostly during semester 1. A Journal-style club where recent research papers of interest (to staff or student) published in high-impact journals will be discussed and presented by students to students and staff. The syllabus will also be dependent on the content of research seminars that are regularly organised within the Ocean Seminar ser ies and within the Departmental ones. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 6 to 10 lectures on currently funded research programs |
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Group-work - Journal-club style activities Students will be asked to briefly and/or extensively report on recent research papers to their peers to promote an overview of current research |
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Seminar - Ocean Sciences Seminar Attendance at marine related seminars (either within Ocean Sciences or departmental series) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 6 to 10 lectures on currently funded research programs |
20 Ocean Sciences Seminar |
12 Journal-club style activities |
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Timetable (if known) |
Attendance at marine related seminars (either within Ocean Sciences or departmental series)
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Students will be asked to briefly and/or extensively report on recent research papers to their peers to promote an overview of current research
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Private Study | 112 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 120 | Summer Exam period | 50 | No reassessment opportunity | Final exam There is no reassessment opportunity, No resit for 3rd years Notes (applying to all assessments) The written critical essay will consist of a 2 to 4 pages A4 comment on one of the research question given during any of the introductory lectures on current marine research. The presentation assessment will consist of a PowerPoint presentation (group work) and/or a poster (individual) on recent research papers of interest. The final exam is a written exam e.g. guided comment on a recent research paper or essay type questions on research areas of interest that have been discussed during lectures, seminars and/or during group discussions. Final year examinations/assessments may be re-sat for failed modules at the next ordinary sitting, normally in the following academic year, except in the case of students with accepted Extenuating Circumstances for whom an August/September attempt is arranged, on the basis as detailed in the Code of Practice on Assessment Appendix I Section 3: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/tqsd/code-of-practice-on-assessment/appendix_I_2010-11.pdf | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Coursework | To be handed during | 1 | 25 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written critical comment |
Coursework | 20 min presentation | 2 | 25 | Yes | Group presentation and/or poster |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: Relevant and recent research papers published in high impact journals such as Science, Nature, Nature Geosciences, Limnology and Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Oceanography, etc... |