. "Marine Management"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Marine remote sensing - infomar"@en . . "10" . "This module is taught within three broad areas. The first (i) introduces the concept of ocean remote sensing, the marine framework and applications. A second area (ii) will encompass the Irish national seabed mapping programme, INFOMAR (www.infomar.ie), detailing the current and future science and technologies employed in ocean mapping (iii) the third introduces students to different datasets and spatial data management tools for ocean remote sensing. The module is a combination of theoretical and practical based sessions using both commercial and open source software.\nLecture Topics include; INFOMAR overview, ocean science policy framework; historical development of ocean RS; platforms and systems; processing bathymetry and backscatter data, habitat and ecosystem product derivation, satellite derived bathymetry, photogrammetry in the coastal zone, data interpretation, mapping products, data quality framework, data connectivity and impact, stakeholders and users.\n\nOutcome:\r\nOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to:\r\nContrast the science of marine remote sensing with terrestrial techniques.\r\nIdentify key systems and practices used in the field of marine RS.\r\nRecognize the range of integrated data and products associated with Marine Remote Sensing, as well as constraints and limitations, both on individual datasets, and merged products.\r\nDemonstrate an appreciation of mapping scales, data resolutions and density in the context of seabed mapping.\r\nAnalyse system performance characteristics and assess data quality.\r\nSelect and apply suitable seabed mapping workflows. Propose image processing techniques for correcting and analysing marine RS datasets.\r\nDetail the user requirements, stakeholders and added value products in the INFOMAR catalogue.\r\nIdentify the policy framework underpinning ocean science and Identify and source additional marine data and supports via repositories such as the Copernicus Marine Environment Service." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Marine animal ecology"@en . . "6" . "Contents:\nThis course aims at providing knowledge and understanding on the functioning and resilience of marine animals in a changing environment. In this course we will focus on the mechanisms of adaptation of marine animal to environmental changes. We will then use this understanding of ecological mechanisms to explore the concept and implementation of Building with Nature (BwN). BwN is the synergistic combination of coastal engineering and ecological processes. \nAdaptation involves different ecological and evolutionary time-scales, from short-term plasticity to long-term adaptation. A multi-level approach will be taken: adaptation at the organism level (eco-physiology, recruitment and early life-stage development), at the population level (population genomics/genetics) and at the ecosystem level (shifts in community composition). Latest developments in the field will be used to illustrate ecological concepts in multiple ecosystems, including temperate, tropical and deep sea systems. Understanding of these concepts is vital to assess the adaptive responses of animals and ecosystems to various influences and human activities and the opportunities for management of a.o. biodiversity, invasive species or impacts of climate change. Techniques that are used in marine animal ecology will be discussed and practiced. \nBuilding with Nature is an approach in which local conditions are taken into account during an early planning stage of coastal engineering, to be able to make use of services provided by engineering species and additional positive effects of local ecosystem functions. The local conditions include the natural physical processes, ecology and social-economic aspects. By not just building in nature but also with nature, additional benefits can be created for nature, recreation and the local economy while preventing adverse effects. Current developments will be included such as the implementation of bivalve reefs for coastal protection and marine production and dedicated coral reef building and restoration that enhance biodiversity and provide several ecosystem services for local communities. To experience the complexity of building with nature projects, the students will develop a conceptual design, including physical, ecological, economic, and governance aspects, the students will learn to quantify the engineering functions (e.g. sediment capture, wave energy dissipation) and other ecosystem services of Building with Nature designs. Students will integrate disciplinary aspects of a Building with Nature design (e.g. physical, ecological, economic, and governance aspects) by making a knowledge clip about an existing or a new Building with Nature project.\nWe expect active participation from the students during interactive lectures, tutorials, practicals and monitoring activities at an oyster reef in the Netherlands. During, the course, selected trending topics in marine animal ecology will be presented. Each student has to define a relevant research question and write a short research proposal. The student also will pitch this proposal during a short presentation.\nLearning outcomes:\nAfter successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:\n- explain relevant terms, principles, processes and concepts in Marine Animal Ecology;\n- design a research approach to address a specific question in Marine Animal Ecology;\n- produce experimental and empirical data in Marine Animal Ecology;\n- analyse provided data from field studies;\n- identify commercially available marine animals using DNA barcoding data;\n- collect, analyse and evaluate scientific information on a current issue;\n- develop a testable hypothesis and write a research proposal;\n- present and defend a research proposal, while convey the message in a compelling manner;\n- name and explain in relevant terms principles, processes and concepts in Marine Animal Ecology." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Coastal zone and river management"@en . . "7.50" . "At the end of the course the student has:\ndeveloped a good understanding of the physical, ecological, socio-economic, political and legal factors that play a role in practical river and coastal zone management;\nknowledge of the role of decision makers, policymakers and stakeholders in developing and implementing coastal zone and river management strategies and solutions;\nunderstanding of key threats and opportunities of the world’s deltas and the challenges for delta management;\nlearned about the interdisciplinary nature of coastal zone and river management;\nbecome familiar with approaches, methodologies and tools involved in delta management, such as: Ecosystem Valuation, Cost Benefit Analyses, Sea-level rise projections, and stakeholder analyses.\napplied this knowledge in a realistic case study, and;\ndeveloped skills to synthesize knowledge on these subjects from scientific literature and reports through discussions, presentations and writing.\n\nContent\nNB. This course used to be called \"Managing Future Deltas\". I've updated the title to better reflect the course content.\n\nThis course focuses on the integrated management of coastal and river systems, primarily in and around river deltas.\n\nThe management of deltas poses considerable challenges, and involves both fundamental knowledge of the physical and ecological processes involved as well as the understanding and negotiating among the different interests from the ‘users’ of these systems. Deltas are affected by hydrodynamics, sedimentation, morphology, ecology, and humans. They support rich ecosystems, intense agriculture and many major cities and harbours are located in deltas. Future climate change, sea-level rise and increasing societal demands further complicate a sustainable management of rivers and coasts.\n \nHow can we integrate our knowledge of the physical, ecological, and societal aspects of delta systems into practical management?\n\nThe course includes classes, a group project, individual work and a field component.\n\nDevelopment of transferable skills\nAbility to work in a team: During the course, you will work together in teams of 4 people. You will learn about team processes, both by doing as through lectures on working in teams.\nWritten communication skills: You will write a chapter of the team report and receive feedback on your writing from your peers and from the supervisor(s).\nProblem-solving skills: The case study work will require you to pin-point the main issues at hand in your case study area and to think about possible solutions for these issues.\nVerbal communication skills: Plenary discussions and presentations as well as communication within your cast study group will provide ample opportunities for practicing verbal communication skills.\nStrong work ethic: As a team member you are expected to respect the team plan agreed during the teams ‘kick-off’ meeting at the beginning of the course.\nInitiative: For your case study work you are expected to contact stakeholders or experts on your cast study area yourself." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Coastal remote sensing"@en . . "5" . "The Coastal Remote Sensing module will provide students with theoretical background on both remote sensing and coastal\nprocesses. In this module an overview of coastal processes will be given that are relevant in an applied context, from the coastal\nshelf to the dunes. It will be discussed at which spatio-temporal scales coastal processes occur, and how these scales relate to\nremote sensing techniques, from in situ onshore and offshore techniques to satellite systems. An overview will be given of\nremote sensing techniques for measuring bathymetry and topography, including echo-sounding, laser scanning and\nphotogrammetry, but also the role of spectral techniques will be discussed, to e.g., assess sediment load, sea water temperature\nand dune vegetation properties. Finally, processing techniques to extract information from data, including data fusion techniques,\ntime series analysis, uncertainty assessment and relevant machine earning methodology will be covered.\nStudy Goals On completion of this module, the student will be able to:\nExplain which remote sensing techniques are suitable to assess coastal processes in terms of the spatio-temporal scales at which\nthey occur.\nDevelop a workflow to answer a research question on coastal processes using a suitable combination of remote sensing\ntechniques.\nExtract information from coastal remote sensing data and evaluate the results to answer a research question\nAssociate an error budget to different kind of coastal remote sensing data products and apply this error budget to assess the\nuncertainty of work-flow outcomes.\nDefend the results of an implemented workflow" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Marine geology"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Sedimentology applied to the marine environment"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Coastal dynamics and protection"@en . . "6" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Biodiversity and marine ecology"@en . . "6" . "Introduction to Marine Biodiversity; Biodiversity of Plankton, Benthos and Nekton; Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Marine Biodiversity; Global threats and for global Biodiversity and Anthropogenic Impacts; Coral Reef's biodiversity; Marine fisheries and Biodiversity." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Chemistry of marine environment"@en . . "6" . "The course CHEMISTRY OF MARINE ENVIRONMENT provides an understanding of the chemical composition of seawater and related chemical reactions. Equlibrium and steady state conditions in aqueous solution are discussed. A particular attention is also given to priority and emerging pollutants." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Engineering, characterization and degradation of polymers in the marine environment"@en . . "6" . "Introduction to Materials and Polymer Science. Definition, types, and physicochemical features of Polymers. Characterization of materials based on Polymeric structure. Design and fabrication of advanced polymeric materials. Degradation and Biodegradation in the marine environment of polymeric structure and their impact on the marine ecosystem." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Fundamentals of marine biology"@en . . "6" . "Processes of marine organisms, Marine systems and habitats, Functioning of Marine Ecosystems" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Marine environmental microbiology"@en . . "6" . "1.Basic concepts of microbiology and marine microbial ecology. 2. Methods for the characterization of prokaryotic communities in marine environments. 3. Taxonomic diversity of marine prokaryotes; basics on marine viruses. 4. Role of prokaryotes and viruses in marine biogeochemical cycles and climate change impact on microbial activities. 5. Microbial marine habitats. 6. Bioremediation of oil spills. 7. Bioinformatics practical" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Marine invertebrate zoology"@en . . "6" . "Zoology deals with the study of animals (in this specific cours, the invertebrate ones). There could be many ways to treat such a wide topic. In this course, the systematics aspects are reduced to the very essential aspects, while more detailed information will be provided concerning the structure, biodiversity and interactions typical of each invertebrate phylum. Bioprospecting, integrative identification and conservation issues will be also discussed" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Marine vertebrate zoology"@en . . "6" . "The course covers marine vertebrates’ systematics, evolutionary history, anatomy, physiology, behavior, conservation and research." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Shades-of-blue: earth observation of coastal and inland waters"@en . . "7" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Floating offshore wind energy"@en . . "3.00" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Coastal applications"@en . . "3.0" . "Information at: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=479354" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Remote sensing of ocean color and temperature"@en . . "3.0" . "Information at: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=479390" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Ocean sar"@en . . "3.0" . "Information at: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=479391" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Submeoscale oceanic and autonomous observing systems"@en . . "6.0" . "Information at: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=479389" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Coastal, marine and wildlife conservation"@en . . "20.0" . "Not provided" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Hydrography, oceanography and marine geodesy"@en . . "5" . "Historical evolution of Hydrography and Oceanography. Chemistry of water, physical parameters. Oceanology. Tides, classical and dynamic theory, tide gauges, tidal maps, energy from tides. Sea currents, thermohaline and geostrophic, current measurements.Law of the sea. Delimitation of the Seas. Standards for Hydrographic surveying. Position lines and their mathematical models. Classical methods for hydrographic surveying. Electronic, satellite, acoustic, airborne and inertial positioning. Physics of echosounding. Vertical echosounders and side-looking sonars. Sub-bottom profilers.Modern Hydrographic Surveying." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Offshore engineering"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Coastal engineering"@en . . "5" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" .