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Course Description
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Course Name
Aquatic and Invertebrate Biology
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Assessment: unseen exam (2 hours) [50%], coursework consisting of practical and fieldwork reports (2000 words) [50%]
Water is essential to all life and covers the majority of our planet. However, our understanding of aquatic ecosystems is limited in comparison with our knowledge of terrestrial systems despite our reliance on the ecosystem goods and services that they provide. On land, the arthropods are a key taxon both in terms of diversity and abundance and also in the impact that they have on the human condition. The module is designed to provide an insight into the major aquatic ecosystems and into the diversity of terrestrial invertebrates, with particular reference to the insects. It builds on the knowledge gained in Animal Biology 1 (BSS020N204), Animal Biology 2 (BSS020N211) and Ecosystems (BSS020N235).
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