Marine Biology, Introduction to (X011) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students taking Advanced Biology interested in marine biology.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- outline the general characteristics of the marine environment and the Mediterranean Sea
- describe shore and underwater habitats
- identify marine pollution and the harm it inflicts on the environment
- understand the aspects of aquaculture and fisheries
- discuss measures for marine conservation.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Scientific literacy
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
Typically 2 or 4 hours per week. Maximum of 7 weeks.
Total duration of the EPU
About 20 hours
Proposed day and time
The unit will be running on a Wednesday between 18:00 and 20:00. There needs to be an adjustment when marine fieldwork will be taking place.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 10 marks
Further details
The sessions shall follow the schedule below:
- 7 x 2hr lectures
- 2 x 4hr fieldwork sessions.
Additional benefits
- A certificate MQF Level 5 (2 ECTS) will be awarded from the University of Malta to successful participants.
Conditions
- A minimum of 2 students is required to run the unit.
- A maximum of 5 students may be taken in this unit.
- Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
- Students must attend all the lectures and fieldwork sessions to successfully complete the unit.
- Students must have their own transportation to the lectures and the fieldwork locations.
Registration/Participation fees
A participation fee of € 80.00 is required. A one-time payment once student enrols in the unit offered by the UM Department of Biology.
EP Coordinators
Ms Petra Paula Spiteri and Prof. Joseph Borg
