Biological Oceanography

2026-2027

Algemene informatie

Vakcode AMU_0021
Studiepunten 6 EC
Periode P2
Vakniveau 500
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen
Vakcoördinator prof. dr. J.E. Vonk
Examinator prof. dr. J.E. Vonk
Docenten
Onderdeel van opleiding(en)

Praktische informatie

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Dit vak wordt in het Engels aangeboden. Omschrijvingen kunnen daardoor mogelijk alleen in het Engels worden weergegeven.

Doel vak

  • Identify main biological oceanographic processes (4) and describe their interdependence
  • Specify and differentiate between biological processes involved in the biological pump
  • Survey relevant literature about a given research topic within biological oceanography and summarize in an abstract
  • Develop and formulate a follow-up research question / objective on a given topic within biological oceanography and describe how the research should be conducted
  • Present a lecture aimed at explaining a research topic to a scientific audience and proposing a continuation research project
  • Explain the importance of the biology of the ocean for global change developments
  • Critically discuss, oppose and defend scientific issues within the field of biological oceanography

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

  • Lecture
  • Seminar
  • Computer lab session/practical training
  • Presentation/symposium
  • Self-study
  • Supervision/feedback meeting
  • Fieldwork/excursion
  • Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis

Toetsvorm

  • Exam
  • Abstract and formulation research objective
  • Oral presentation

Literatuur

(not obligatory) the book: Oceanography and Marine Biology. An Introduction to Marine Science. (D.W. Townsend. Sinauer Associates, ISBN 9780878936021) may serve as introduction to the course.

Afwijkende intekenprocedure

This course is offered by the UvA. For more information contact FNWI Education Service Centre.

Enrolment via https://glass.uva.nl is required.