Marine Biology
Áreas Científicas |
Classificação |
Área Científica |
OFICIAL |
Ciências Biomédicas e da Vida |
Ocorrência: 2021/2022 - 1S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Sigla |
Nº de Estudantes |
Plano de Estudos |
Anos Curriculares |
Créditos UCN |
Créditos ECTS |
Horas de Contacto |
Horas Totais |
LTAM |
53 |
Plano de Estudos 2016/17 |
1 |
- |
6 |
75 |
162 |
Docência - Responsabilidades
Língua de trabalho
Portuguese
Objetivos
- To understand the main concepts associated with the ecology of marine and estuarine ecosystems
- To acquire knowledge about the structure and functioning of marine and estuarine ecosystems, including biological processes and interactions with the physical and chemical environment
- To know about the evolutionary origins and biology of the main groups of marine organisms and integrate this knowledge in addressing functional issues of adaptation of organisms;
- To identify the morphological characteristics of the main aquatic taxonomic groups, evolutionary relationships and adaptations to the marine environment;
- To know the main taxonomic classification systems
- To develop the ability to carry out scientific work
Resultados de aprendizagem e competências
- To be able to use concepts from marine biology and ecology.
- To know how to relate the morphological and physiological characteristics of marine organisms with the environmental conditions in which they live.
- To know how to use taxonomic nomenclature.
- To develop the ability to design a scientific work, interpret field and laboratory observation results and prepare a report.
Modo de trabalho
Presencial
Pré-requisitos (conhecimentos prévios) e co-requisitos (conhecimentos simultâneos)
None
Programa
1. Characterization of the marine environment and adaptations to life in the marine environment
2. Brief historical note on marine biology
3. Biological diversity in the marine environmentEvolutionary and ecological diversification of the main groups of marine organisms; characterization of biological diversity; characteristics of the main groups of marine invertebrates and vertebrates. Evolution from green algae to higher plants. Evolution of animal diversity.
4. Marine biology. Taxonomy of major biological groups; evolution of plant and animal diversity; relevant biological processes (photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, respiration, ingestion, growth, exudation, reproduction, dispersion and mortality); primary and secondary production; light behavior in the water column, the depth distribution of photosynthetically active radiation; systematics, taxonomy, classification and phylogeny of vertebrates and marine invertebrates; structure and functioning of marine trophic networks.
Composition and characterization of unicellular plankton, multicellular plankton and benthos. Relevant biological processes (photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, respiration, ingestion, growth, exudation, reproduction, dispersion and mortality). Primary and secondary production. Behavior of light in the water column, the depth distribution of photosynthetically active radiation.
Systematics, taxonomy, classification and phylogeny of vertebrates and marine invertebrates. Biology of adaptations of aquatic vertebrates (fish, mammals and aquatic birds). Structure and functioning of marine trophic networks. Distribution patterns of planktonic and benthic organisms and temporal variability. Vertical migrations. Plankton roles in the marine environment and global biogeochemical cycles. Effects of natural and anthropogenic environmental changes
5.Physiology of marine animals. Central nervous system and sensory organs; endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
6. Main marine ecosystems and habitats
7. Anthropogenic effects on marine ecosystems
Practical Component:
- Identification of the main morphological characteristics of different groups of marine organisms.
- Field trip – observation of biodiversity, sampling of algae and marine invertebrates.
- Sampling techniques and experimental design.
- Preparation of reports and communication.
Bibliografia Obrigatória
R. S. K. Barnes, R. N. Hughes; An Introduction to Marine Ecology, Wiley. R. N. Hughes. ISBN: 9781444313284
L. Saldanha; Fauna Submarina Atlântica, Publicações Europa-América. ISBN: 9789721038752
Bibliografia Complementar
Levinton, Jeffrey S.; Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology . ISBN: 978-0199857128
Peter Castro and Michael Huber; Marine Biology. ISBN: 1259880036
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
Participated expository method, with emphasis on interactive training even in the
introduction of theoretical concepts and through solving exercises in practical classes.
It seeks to lead students to draw conclusions, guiding them in this process or in classes
theoretical as well as in laboratory practices. In laboratory classes, students perform
experimental work, according to the protocols provided, later elaborating the
respective report.
Tipo de avaliação
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Componentes de Avaliação
Designation |
Peso (%) |
Participação presencial |
5,00 |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
10,00 |
Teste |
60,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
15,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
10,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Componentes de Ocupação
Designation |
Tempo (Horas) |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
10,00 |
Estudo autónomo |
20,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
30,00 |
Trabalho de campo |
5,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
20,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
15,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Obtenção de frequência
The evaluation considers the results of the tests or exam (60%) and the laboratory work development component (presentation and discussion of works + face-to-face participation + written work + laboratory work) (40%). The evaluation of both components must be positive (minimum score of 9.5).
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
CF = 60% (theoretical-practical) + 40% (laboratory)