No requirements are foreseen to attend the course and practicals on the field and on board of the R/V PELAGIA. A diving licence is required in case of attendance of underwater SCUBA diving practicals, but the students may also attend the practical lessons in the field by snorkeling

The course will deal with the main techniques for studying the coastal marine environment also through scuba diving and from the sea surface, on board of the research vessel Pelagia.

The aim is to provide both theoretical and practical basic knowledge on the techniques of studying the marine environment also by means of scientific diving or by sampling from sea surface on board of a research vessel.

The course will be run by theoretical lessons and practical exercises in the lab

The achievement of the credits attributed to teaching is obtained through an oral presentation of how each student would carried out an experiment in the fields of marine biology and ecology. The students should follow the hypothetico-deductive method and use methodologies learned during the course in order to test their hypothesis. This will evaluate the learning outcomes acquired by the student. The presentation will be followed by a question time with direct interview with the teachers. Upon motivated request of the student, the oral presentation is completely replaced by a full oral exam. The final grade is expressed in thirtieths, with possible praise. To pass the exam it is necessary to obtain a minimum score of 18 points, equal to a grade of 18/30. If the exam is insufficient, or the final score is less than 18, the presentation must be repeated or replaced by a full oral exam based on the student will. Following a double failure to pass the presentation test (due to insufficiency or non-acceptance of the grade obtained), the exam can only be taken by interview with the teachers. The attribution of the final score will be taken into account: of the level of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired (50%); the ability to apply the acquired knowledge (30%); autonomy of judgment (10%); of communication skills (10%).

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