Module Details
Module Code: |
ENVR S8016 |
Full Title:
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Aquatic Sciences
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Owner:: |
Siobhan McCarthy
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Module Description: |
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to some key concepts and processes in aquatic ecology. There will be an emphasis on development of skills required to monitor and assess different freshwater and marine ecosystems.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Evaluate the fundamental principles and processes of freshwater and marine ecosystems |
MLO2 |
Complete an appropriate environmental assessment of an aquatic habitat or population, including the analysis, presentation and interpretation of results. |
MLO3 |
Assess the interconnectivity of rivers, lakes and marine systems and appraise integrated ecosystem management |
MLO4 |
Develop the skills to collect, record, analyse, present and interpret data generated from the field and laboratory techniques. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
River Ecology
Hydrology cycle; physical characteristics and classification of rivers; lotic communities and indicator species; biological and chemical assessment of rivers; biotic indices of pollution assessment ;design of sampling programmes; freshwater pollution issues; legislation associated with freshwater pollution (WFD, Nitrates Directive)
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Lake Ecology
Lake formation; physical, chemical and biological characteristics of lakes; zonation, stratification and mixing; trophic status; aquatic biota, including fish, macroinvertebrates, phycology such as freshwater phytoplankton and macrophytes; effects and causes of pollution; integrated catchment management; sampling and analytic techniques; legislation
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Marine Ecology
Primary production processes; marine systems including estuarine, rocky shore and pelagic ecosystems; marine pollution issues; current legislation including Marine Strategy Framework Directive
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Field Trips
A number of field trips will be conducted including a river survey; lake survey; rocky shore survey
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 10.00% |
Project | 15.00% |
Practical | 25.00% |
Final Examination | 50.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Practical |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
12.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Wetzel, R.. (2001), Limnology, 3rd Ed. Academic Press, London, [ISBN: 978-0-12-7447].
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Kaiser, M., Attrill, M.J., Jennings, S., Thomas, D.N. and Barnes, D.. (2012), Marine ecology : processes, systems, and impacts, 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, New York, [ISBN: 9780199227020].
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Moss, B.. (2010), Ecology of Freshwaters, 4. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-14051133].
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Mason, C.. (2002), Biology of freshwater pollution, 4th Ed.. Prentice Hall, New York, [ISBN: 0130906395].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, Environmental Protection Agency,
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Website, Catchments,
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Website, Algae Base,
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Website, Inland Fisheries Ireland,
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