Vorbesprechung fand bereits zu Beginn des vorherigen Wintersemesters statt.
Notes for the module
Prerequisites
Safe apnoediving with aptitude test and medical fitness certificate
Time of examination
during the lectures
Module examination
1. Report(s) (30 %) 2. Assignment (70 %) (project report in the style of a scientific publication)
Regular active participation in all three lectures is required for the module to be passed.
Skills to be acquired in this module
By actively participating in this module students acquire qualifications in the following fields: Biological oceanography, marine biology and marine ecology:
Geological formation history of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, respectively, or the Red Sea and adjacent seas
Oceanography and hydrology
Development of the faunal and floral composition of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Mediterranean region or the Red Sea (biogeography)
Commercial utilization of the seas and its impacts
Biotopes and biotic communities
Evolution, systematics, morphology, modes of life, and ecology of selected animal groups
Applying theoretical knowledge to real-world organisms/systems
Improved and specialized knowledge of species
Adaptation of life cycles
Interaction between organisms and environment
Dynamics of reef-building and reef-degrading processes
Threat to coral reefs/protection of marine environments
Methods:
Formulation and definition of scientific approaches and selection of methods
Observation and investigation of organisms and their habitats (snorkelling/diving)
Documentation of small research projects in groups in the style of a scientific publication
Editorial work to prepare a module report
Popular presentation of results to be published by the media and to be presented at the University
Further skills:
Social engagement in groups/teamwork in projects
Independent scientific work in groups
Improvement of scientific discussion culture
Consciousness of the threat to coral reefs
Practising English
Dealing with the culture of the visited region
Culture: - History, culture, politics, and religion
Additionally:
Physiological aspects of apnoediving
Measures in case of accidents (also caused by "poisonous" organisms)
