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On completion of this module students will be able to:
- Understand the processes controlling coastal wetland formation
- Recognise the importance of plant species physiological adaptations and plant species composition and zonation
- Understand the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen in coastal wetlands
- Evaluate the effect of global change factors such as elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature on the biology and ecology of coastal wetlands
- Evaluate the carbon accounting and restoration activities taking place in blue carbon habitats
- Evaluate international policy relating to blue carbon habitats
The key topics that will be addressed are:
1. Coastal wetland formation and function
2. Plant species adaptations
3. Plant species composition and zonation
4. Carbon and nitrogen cycling
5. Effect of global change factors
6. International policy on blue carbon habitats
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 93 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Critique of Scientific Paper and Policy Brief | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Examination: End of Trimester Exam on all topics covered in module | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Andrea Fuchs | Tutor |