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Biology Online Module Handbook

BL4262 Environmental Drivers of Marine Habitats

(BL4262 online module handbook version 48)

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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 Organiser
Dr Lars Boehme
lb284@st-andrews.ac.uk
01334 462677
Pre-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: Timetable

Legend (not all modules have every event type):
lecture
tutorial
workshop
practical
other

Semester 1: Week 1

DATE & TIMEVENUESTAFFEVENT
Monday
11-09-2023
11:00 to 13:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L1: Introduction and History
2023-4_BL4262_L1
Thursday
14-09-2023
14:00 to 16:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Corner Room
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L2: Properties of Seawater; Heat Budget
2023-4_BL4262_L2

Semester 1: Week 2

DATE & TIMEVENUESTAFFEVENT
Monday
18-09-2023
11:00 to 13:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L3: Equations of Motion, Upper and Deep Ocean
2023-4_BL4262_L3
Thursday
21-09-2023
14:00 to 16:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Corner Room
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L4: Ocean Waves and Tides
2023-4_BL4262_L4

Semester 1: Week 3

DATE & TIMEVENUESTAFFEVENT
Monday
25-09-2023
11:00 to 13:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Guilherme A. Bortolotto
-
Lecture L5: Marine Ecology
2023-4_BL4262_L5
Thursday
28-09-2023
14:00 to 16:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L6: Primary Production and the Spring Bloom
2023-4_BL4262_L6

Semester 1: Week 4

DATE & TIMEVENUESTAFFEVENT
Monday
02-10-2023
11:00 to 13:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L7: Regional Oceanography
2023-4_BL4262_L7
Thursday
05-10-2023
14:00 to 16:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Prof Patrick Miller
-
Lecture L8: Polar Oceanography
2023-4_BL4262_L8

Semester 1: Week 5

DATE & TIMEVENUESTAFFEVENT
Monday
09-10-2023
11:00 to 13:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L9: Numerical Modelling
2023-4_BL4262_L9
Thursday
12-10-2023
14:00 to 16:00
Scottish Oceans Institute
SOI Lecture Theatre
Dr Lars Boehme
-
Lecture L10: Climate Change
2023-4_BL4262_L10
Data Sources: information in this online module handbook is gathered from several sources.
Small footnote marks beside content, or by section titles indicate the source.
* University of St Andrews Module Catalogue
School of Biology Symbiosis Database (module organisers only)
University of St Andrews MMS (St Andrews users only)

BL4262: Assessment

Coursework = 100%*

The following related information applies to all Biology modules:

School of Biology Marking Criteria: See JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk) 
Late submission of continuous assessment work:

All late submissions of coursework that do not require electronic submission should be made via the Biology Teaching Office, Level 2, BMS Building, North Haugh.
Exam details: See School of Biology UG Handbook JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)  : All Biology exams will be conducted online for 2022-23.
Exam timetable: See Timetables - Exams - University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk) 
Expected attendance: See JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)  for detailed attendance requirements.
Good Academic Practice & Avoiding Academic Misconduct: See JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)
University Student Handbook: University Student Handbook
School and University regulations in the School and University Undergraduate Handbook 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 Alerts.: JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)
University Student Handbook
Data Sources: information in this online module handbook is gathered from several sources.
Small footnote marks beside content, or by section titles indicate the source.
* University of St Andrews Module Catalogue
School of Biology Symbiosis Database (module organisers only)
University of St Andrews MMS (St Andrews users only)

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.

Questions about Contact
General teaching matters Biology Teaching Office ( bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk )
Rescheduled or cancelled events Check your University email
Lecture or practical content The lecturer who presented the material
Completing assessed practical assignments The lecturer who set the assignment
Completing assessments Module Organiser (Dr Lars Boehme lb284@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Marking on continuous assessment The Demonstrator or Module Organiser (Dr Lars Boehme lb284@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Marking on exams Module Organiser (Dr Lars Boehme lb284@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Rearranging practical days
Module Organiser (Dr Lars Boehme lb284@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Absence and/or extensions Module Organiser (Dr Lars Boehme lb284@st-andrews.ac.uk)

and the Biology Teaching Office ( bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk )

Difficulties with academic progress which impact more than one module:

Year Coordinator

See School of Biology UG Handbook for list:
JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)

Overall performance, progress or future directions:

Advisor of Studies

Disability:

Disability Coordinator ( biodisabilities@st-andrews.ac.uk )

For advice and support on any issue e.g. academic, financial, international, personal or health matters, or if you are unsure of who to go to for help:

Advice & Support Centre

Address: 79 North Street, St Andrews

Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk

Web: https://www.standrews.ac.uk/ask-a-question/

Tel: 01334 462020

University assistance with urgent matters out of office hours:

Tel: 01334 476161

Web: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/advice/counselling/incrisis/

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

Dr Lars Boehme
(Module Organiser)

ReaderLB284@st-andrews.ac.uk
Dr Lars Boehme
(Module Organiser)
ReaderLB284@st-andrews.ac.uk
Dr Guilherme A. BortolottoResearch Fellow in Polar Marine Ecologygabdo@st-andrews.ac.uk
Prof Patrick MillerProfessorpm29@st-andrews.ac.uk
Data Sources: information in this online module handbook is gathered from several sources.
Small footnote marks beside content, or by section titles indicate the source.
* University of St Andrews Module Catalogue
School of Biology Symbiosis Database (module organisers only)
University of St Andrews MMS (St Andrews users only)

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.
Data Sources: information in this online module handbook is gathered from several sources.
Small footnote marks beside content, or by section titles indicate the source.
* University of St Andrews Module Catalogue
School of Biology Symbiosis Database (module organisers only)
University of St Andrews MMS (St Andrews users only)

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
    Data Sources: information in this online module handbook is gathered from several sources.
    Small footnote marks beside content, or by section titles indicate the source.
    * University of St Andrews Module Catalogue
    School of Biology Symbiosis Database (module organisers only)
    University of St Andrews MMS (St Andrews users only)

    Policies

    (Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)

    • 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) 
    • 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/