General information
The University of Malta’s Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, is offering a short course in Marine Biology, titled ‘Topics in Marine Biology’, which will be held between 25 March and 20 May 2015. This two ‘ECTS’ credits course follows ‘An Introduction to Marine Biology’, which has been held annually since 2012 and turned out to be a large success.
Lectures will be held on Wednesdays between 1800-2000hrs, while practical sessions (2) will be held on Saturdays from 0900-1300hrs. One of the practical sessions will be made offshore using a vessel and will involve collection of data and demonstrations on the use of remote sampling gear used in marine biological studies.
Topics in Marine Biology covers areas such as: physical and biological aspects of the marine environment, changing patterns of species in the Mediterranean, marine vegetation, human influence on the marine environment, fisheries biology, aquaculture and marine conservation biology. The course is open to candidates who have successfully completed the course ‘An Introduction to Marine Biology’ or to those who hold a certificate in intermediate biology or equivalent.
For further information please contact: Ms Michaela Stivala, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Malta, on telephone number: 23402272.
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Malta, Malta
Department of Biology
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The University of Malta’s Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, is offering a short course in Marine Biology, titled ‘Topics in Marine Biology’, which will be held between 25 March and 20 May 2015. This two ‘ECTS’ credits course follows ‘An Introduction to Marine Biology’, which has been held annually since 2012 and turned out to be a large success.
Lectures will be held on Wednesdays between 1800-2000hrs, while practical sessions (2) will be held on Saturdays from 0900-1300hrs. One of the practical sessions will be made offshore using a vessel and will involve collection of data and demonstrations on the use of remote sampling gear used in marine biological studies.
Topics in Marine Biology covers areas such as: physical and biological aspects of the marine environment, changing patterns of species in the Mediterranean, marine vegetation, human influence on the marine environment, fisheries biology, aquaculture and marine conservation biology. The course is open to candidates who have successfully completed the course ‘An Introduction to Marine Biology’ or to those who hold a certificate in intermediate biology or equivalent.
For further information please contact: Ms Michaela Stivala, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Malta, on telephone number: 23402272.
