Topics in Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystem (II)
Course ID: D34014F0
Credits: 1
Course Prerequisites: Marine biology and marine ecology
Course Description and Goals:
To study extreme ecosystem of hydrothermal vent and its impact on physiology and ecology of marine organisms.
Schedule Type:
1. The course contents are delivered primarily through Powerpoint slides with texts and diagrams, and occasionally supplemented with DVDs ; conducting practical training in hydrothermal vent survey.
2. The course is conducted in English, and the instructor will speak in a slow and clearly articulated manner. Paper readings and student presentations are required.
3. Ample pictures, diagrams, and videos are provided to capture the students’ attention. Interactions between instructor and students are required.
Course Schedule (subject to change):
Week 1: Introduction & Syllabus overview
Week 2: Review of shallow water hydrothermal vent Week 3: Review of deep sea hydrothermal vent
Week 4: Impact of hydrothermal vent on marine organisms 1
Week 5: Impact of hydrothermal vent on marine organisms 2
Week 6: Impact of hydrothermal vent on marine organisms 3
Week 7: Student presentation
Week 8: Student presentation
Week 9: Mid-term examination
Week 10: Survey and pratical training in hydrothermal vent habitat
Week 11: Biological adaptation on hydrothermal vent habitat 1
Week 12: Biological adaptation on hydrothermal vent habitat 2
Week 13: Trend in hydrothermal research 1
Week 14: Trend in hydrothermal research 2
Week 15: Trend in hydrothermal research 3
Week 16: Presentation & Report the achievement
Week 17: Final examination