Current Crosslistings ENVS 3623MARI 3623
ENVS 3623MARI 3623
BIOL 2003BIOL 2060 OR BIOA 3001
Assess credibility of source material [BIOL 2003] Demonstrate the ability to learn and synthesize a large body of knowledge, including a vast terminology. Describe how abiotic factors influence the distribution and abundance of organisms [BIOL 2060] Describe the effects of disturbance on species diversity and other aspects of community structure [BIOL 2060] [BIOL 1030] Design a presentation Manage group work [BIOL 2003] Use dissecting and compound microscopes [BIOL 2003] Use taxonomic keys [BIOL 2003] Use the library and internet to do appropriate literature search Communicate research results as a formal report in the style of a scientific paper [BIOL 2060] Interpret data (e.g., graphs and tables) to assess hypotheses and generate conclusions [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030] Report data using written descriptions, graphs, tables, and sketches [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030] Generate and interpret appropriate tables and graphs to represent ecological data [BIOL 2060]
Delegate appropriate tasks both in lab and field settings to complete assignments on time.Develop and effectively demonstrate time management skills to complete a 3-week courseIdentify key ecological and coastal issues in Nova ScotiaAppreciate the variety of coastal ecosystems within Nova ScotiaDemonstrate critical and independent thinking skills to understand coastal policies and action plans in Nova ScotiaUnderstand the biology, ecology, assemblages and distributions of both plants and animals in coastal ecosystems (rocky shores, sandy shores, salt marshes, dunes, mudflats)Understand the processes of ecological succession in coastal ecosystemsUnderstand the similarities and differences of the biology, ecology, assemblages and distributions of both plant and animal species of pristine versus human-impacted coastal zones (rocky shores, sandy shores, salt marshes, dunes, mudflats)Understand what makes the same type of ecosystem (i.e. a salt marsh or a rocky shore) different in different areas of Nova ScotiaWork effectively and efficiently in groups and independently while on field trips and in the laboratory.Ask critical questions and participate in class discussionsPrepare and present a 15 minute class presentation about the processes of ecological succession in coastal ecosystems and human impact in the coastal zoneUse critical and independent thinking to write a concise yet comprehensive scientific review paper about human impacts in coastal zonesCompile, use and manipulate class data from field trip sampling and laboratory analyses to answer assignment questions
