AEW-10803 Introduction Marine Ecosystems


Code last year: (AEW-50803)

Course

Credits 3.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures16
Self-study
Course coordinator(s)dr. RMM Roijackers
Lecturer(s)dr. RMM Roijackers
prof. dr. ir. PJH Reijnders
prof. dr. HJ Lindeboom
Examiner(s)dr. RMM Roijackers

Language of instruction:

English

Continuation courses:

AEW-22303 Practical Marine and Estuarine Ecology; AEW-22806 Marine Systems

Contents:

Students are introduced in the structural and functional characteristics of marine and estuarine systems, i.e. physical, chemical and biological properties of the various ecosystems. Guest) lecturers will present cases that examplify the major processes and management options in marine environments.

Learning outcomes:

After this course the student can explain:
- the composition of marine waters and the differences between major oceans;
- the main physical, chemical and biological processes in marine waters;
- (dis)similarities between the main marine and estuarine ecosystems;
- important ecological concepts in marine systems (e.g. regime shifts, food webs).

Activities:

A full days course with the lectures in the morning.

Examination:

There will be a written exam dealing with the lectures.

Literature:

Lecture notes and selected papers will be given during the lectures.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Compulsory for: BASAnimal SciencesBScB: Aquatic Organisms6WD
MinorPeriod
Compulsory for: WUMLRBSc Minor Marine Living Resources6WD