BL4262 Environmental Drivers of Marine Habitats
(BL4262 online module handbook version 48)
This module aims to give a broad overview of the different environmental drivers of marine ecosystems. Shorter term processes in the ocean and atmosphere as well climate define marine habitats and a series of lectures will be provided to assure that students have the broad background required to tackle primary literature in this field and can apply their knowledge within different fields of marine science.
*Credits: 15*
Semester: 1†
Module OrganiserPre-requisite Modules:Permission of Biology Honours Adviser required*
Anti-requisite Modules:*
Post-requisite Modules:*
Additional Module Information:
Biology Teaching Office:
Level 2, Biomolecular Sciences Building, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3602 or 3566
BL4262: Assessment
Coursework = 100%*
The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
Who to ask †
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
Before contacting staff, students should check the content of the Biology Undergraduate Handbook, the module handbook and specific task instructions.
Biology Teaching Office:
We are happy to hear from you about teaching matters. The School of Biology Teaching Office is open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00. School of Biology staff will respond to your emails during these hours. Our team will provide a response to you within three working days.
Biology Teaching Office (Level 2), University of St Andrews, Biomolecular Sciences Building, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk
Tel: 01334 46 3602 or 3566
BL4262: Contributing Staff †
BL4262: Learning Outcomes †
Students completing module BL4262 successfully should be able to:
- This module aims to provide a focused introduction to different environmental drivers of marine ecosystems, integrating and synthesizing some material presented in JH modules, esp in Aquatic Ecology.
- While there will be some lecture material, we will expect you to actively take part in an exploration of the literature and present what you find to the class.
BL4262: Acquired Skills †
Practical Skills
Transferable Skills
- Group discussion - participating
- Short individual presentation on given topic (up to 15 min)
- Critically evaluating sources/information
- Finding information on the web
- Finding literature
- Referencing
- Sourcing figures/tables
- Calculations/equations
- Other mathematical models
- Powers of ten
- Scaling
- SI units
Policies †
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- The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the University Handbook and in the School of Biology UG handbook  JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)Â
- All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.
- Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practice and Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology UG hand book JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)  and students are required to carefully read these regulations.
- Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/