ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
OCEANOGRAPHY
CHIARA SANTINELLI
Academic year2016/17
CourseMARINE BIOLOGY
Code073DD
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
OCEANOGRAFIAGEO/12LEZIONI56
CHIARA SANTINELLI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the main topics of physical, chemical and biological oceanography. Students are expected to acquire the capability to integrate physical and biogeochemical information, in order to answer complex questions about the functioning of marine ecosystem, with particular regards to the microbial ecology and to the impact of climate change on marine ecosystem. Finally, students are expected to acquire the capability to read and discuss scientific publication.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
- During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course contents, using the appropriate terminology. - The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to use the acquired knowledge to discuss scientific results and to solve complex problems.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in discussions
  • individual study
  • group work
  • Laboratory work

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
  • laboratory
Syllabus
The course covers the main aspects of physical, chemical and biological oceanography. In particular: descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography, including the main pattern of water masses circulation in the oceans and in the Mediterranean Sea. Biogeochemical cycles, nutrients, carbonate system. Dynamics of dissolved organic matter. Primary production. Marine microbes, microbial food web and microbial loop. Interaction between bacteria and their predator. The role of viruses.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes selected chapters of the following books and scientific papers indicated during the course. 1. “Seawater: Its composition, properties and behaviour”. The Open University, 2002 2. “Ocean circulation” The Open University, 2001 3. “Waves, Tides and shallow-water processes”. The Open University, 2002 4. “Chemical Oceanography” F.J. Millero & M.L. Sohn., 1992 5. “Biogeochemistry of Marine Dissolved Organic Matter”, D.A. Hansell & C.A. Carlson, Elsevier Science (USA), 2002 6. “Microbial ecology of the oceans” David L. Kirchman, Wily-Liss, 2000 7. “Microbial ecology of the oceans” David L. Kirchman, Wily-Liss, 2008 8. “Dynamics of marine ecosystems. Biological-physical interactions in the Oceans”. K.H. Mann & J.R.N. Lazier.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27