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24172-01 - Field trip: Marine Biological Considerations at the Strait of Gibraltar (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2018 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Patricia Holm (patricia.holm@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Thomas Mani (thomas.mani@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Whale watching, sampling and identification of plankton, studying litoral ecosystem, studying of fish species on the markets in Tarifa, theoretical background of selected topics at the intersection of marine biology of the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic and anthropogenic factors at the Strait of Gibraltar. |
| Learning objectives | The students - are able to distinguish the whale species and their typical behavior; - have a knowledge about important relationships between components of the marine ecosystem; - know prominent representatives of the litoral; - know typical fields of conflict between man and nature; - and are able to critically discuss possible solutions. |
| Bibliography | tba |
| Comments | MSD 2017 For students with Focus area in Natural Sciences the field trip is optional for the "Core Competences in Natural Scienes" module. It is also possible to transfer the credit points to the "Focal Areas in Sustainability Research" module (Learning Agreement). MSD 2010 Studierende mit Studienvariante Phil.-Nat. können diese LV entweder im publizierten Wahlbereich oder im Vertiefungsbereich Phil.-Nat. anrechnen lassen (Learning Contract). Preliminary meeting (Vorbesprechung): 05.03.2018/at 18.15 (aprox. 1 hour). Preparation meeting: 12.06.18: 08.30 - 13.00 The field trip takes place during calenderweek 25, details concerning arrival and departure according information during preliminary meeting. Debriefing: tba. This field trip is offered by MSD. Prof. Dr. Patricia Holm is head of the research group Man-Society -Environment (MSE), and TQNE, furthermore she is chairing the teaching committee of MSD. Thomas Mani, MSc in Sustainable Developement, is realizing his PhD in the research group of MSE. |
| Admission requirements | Special course application required for ALL (for details see "course application" or "Anmeldung"). Limited number of participants (19), Students of the MSD and those of the mentioned fields of study (see list of modules; students of the bachelor’s degree in Biology must at least be registered in their 3d semester) have priority. If you study something different you must do a master's degree within the 'Faculty of Natural Science' and may participate in case of vacancies. Course application in a different way then explained ARE NOT taken into account. Further entry requirements for MSD students: MSD 2017 Students who have chosen the Focus area in Social Sciences or in Economics must have completed the 'Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences' module (course applications of spring semester 18 are taken into account). Credit points may be transferred to the "Focal Areas in Sustainability Research" module (Learning Agreement). MSD 2010 Die Studierenden mit den Studienvarianten Phil.-Hist. und WW haben die Grundlagen- und Aufbaubereiche Phil.-Nat. bis und mit FS 18 weitestgehend abgeschlossen, mindestens jedoch 12 KP für beide Module erworben (Belegungen vom FS 18 werden berücksichtigt). |
| Course application | Mandatory application for ALL! Link open from 05.03.18/19.00h - 18.03.18/midnight: https://adam.unibas.ch/goto.php?target=crs_544052_rcodeZ5LwyBC5jg&client_id=adam (Login on top row right hand side of ADAM website; list of forms available from 18.01.18/noon on) NOTE: Be aware of special entry requirements. Course inscription via MOnA remains mandatory for all participants.. In case of vacancies the online application link remains open until 21.03.18. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Courses: Master Animal Biology (Master Animal Biology) Electives Bachelor Biology: Recommendations (Bachelor Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) Electives Bachelor Biology: Recommendations (Bachelor Biology) Modul Aufbaubereich naturwissenschaftliche Fragen von Nachhaltigkeit (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development (Start of studies before 01.08.2017)) Modul Wahlbereich Wasser (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development (Start of studies before 01.08.2017)) Module: Core Competences in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Oral presentation and practical work during field trip. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Archäologie / Humangeographie / MSD |