SSTA0001-1 : Integrated placement : preparation, fieldwork guidance, assistant writing up a report

Study Programmes 2015-2016

SSTA0001-1

Integrated placement : preparation, fieldwork guidance, assistant writing up a report

Duration :

30h Mon. WS

Number of credits :

Master in oceanography (120 ECTS)		3

Lecturer :

Aïda Alvera Azcarate, Sylvie Gobert

Coordinator :

Sylvie Gobert

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

During the first year of Master, the students are invited to take part in a training course of ground during 2 weeks. This training course is organized at the Research station Underwater and Oceanographical STARESO (Calvi-Corsican).
Practical work of a series of matters given during the year (i.e. marine ecology, physical oceanography, data processing, biological oceanography, chemical oceanography...) is completed during this training course.
The program of the training course is based on the study of a particular phenomenon (i.e. variation in the vertical structure of the water column). This phenomenon will be approached by the means of the various disciplines of oceanography (physical, chemistry, biology...) in 4 stages.

Learning outcomes of the course :

Develop ability to collect, analyse and interpret oceanographic data, both from empirical studies and analysis of literature
Develop effective written and oral communications skills through writing reports and delivering seminars
Of course: Work constructively both independently and collaboratively and communicate effectively about Oceanography (issues and ideas) using language that can be understood by the public and scientists.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Having followed all the theory courses in subjects covered during the placement.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

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