Module Details
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Title MARINE POLLUTION
Code ENVS232
Coordinator Dr P Salaun
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Pascal.Salaun@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

·         To introduce students to the main anthropogenic stressors, their effects and importance on the marine system;

·         To develop an awareness of the current problems;

·         To train students in literature search and reading of scientific papers;

·         To enhance writing and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes
An understanding of the main anthropogenic stressors of the marine system, their causes, functioning, effects and their remediation/regulation;

An awareness of current problems (news + scientific papers)

To enhance communication skills

To learn how to use Web of Science  


Syllabus
1 
Please note that this syllabus may slightly change. 
 
1-       Introduction to Marine Pollution and Challenges in a changing world
2-       Eutrophication of coastal waters
a.       Causes, mechanisms and occurrence;
b.      Case studies: Gulf of Mexico and Baltic sea;
c.       Oxygen Minimum Zones
d.      Effects on ecosystems.
3-       Ocean acidification
a.       Causes and chemical changes  of seawater;
b.      Past conditions of pH and future scenarios;
c.       Potential effects: learning from recent studies.
4-      Plastic pollution
5-      Harmful Algal Blooms
6-      Persistent Organic Pollutants (pesticides)
7-       Radionuclides – Fukushima accident
8-      Trace metals
9-       Oil Pollution
10-    Marine Legislation

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Each lecture will last 45 min.

Laboratory Work - 3 hours practical sessions in the chemistry laboratory

Students will proceed with experimental work and visual experiments to better understand and grasp the process of ocean acidification

Fieldwork - Marine debris activity at Crosby beach (North Liverpool)

Group-work - Group presentations on a subject of current interest

Poster session - Each student will present his/her poster to peer students and other academics

This will be done during a sort of mini conference where student should get interested and learn about the topics presented by other students. Each poster has to be based on a recent research paper related to a marine pollution issue.

Practical - Computer Practical on Web of Science

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 16
Each lecture will last 45 min.
    3
3 hours practical sessions in the chemistry laboratory
  3
Marine debris activity at Crosby beach (North Liverpool)
6
Group presentations on a subject of current interest
1
Each student will present his/her poster to peer students and other academics
29
Timetable (if known)       Students will proceed with experimental work and visual experiments to better understand and grasp the process of ocean acidification
  		  This will be done during a sort of mini conference where student should get interested and learn about the topics presented by other students. Each poster has to be based on a recent research paper re
  		 
Private Study 121
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  120  January exam period  60  Yes    Final exam Notes (applying to all assessments) The final exam will be assessing the student knowledge on problems described during the lectures and during practical session. The on-line assessment will focus on questions related to the content of the course and on suggested readings.  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  40 min  Week 11  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  On-line assessment 
Coursework  Students have severa  Submission around Week 9  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Poster assessment 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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