University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Lectures: 10.00 am Mon, Tue and Wed; Practicals: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Thurs and Fri

The study of aquatic environments and organisms requires a wide variety of tools. This module introduces many of the tools used to study freshwater and marine environments and the organisms that inhabit these diverse habitats. Research methods covered include conductivity-temperature-pressure sensors, expendable bathythermographs, remote observational platforms (satellites, drones, ocean gliders, etc), passive and active acoustics, animal borne sensors, and methods for population abundance assessment and behavioural observations. This module involves a residential field trip to a field station in the Scottish Highlands.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass BL2300

Co-requisite(s): You must also take BL3000

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3x1-hour lectures (x11 weeks), 4x3-hour practicals, 1x3-day residential field course

Scheduled learning hours: 50

Guided independent study hours: 150

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Written Exam = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: Written Exam = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr I M Matthews
Module teaching staff: Team taught