https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2026-2027/AMU_0021Identify main biological oceanographic processes (4) and describe their interdependenceSpecify and differentiate between biological processes involved in the biological pumpSurvey relevant literature about a given research topic within biological oceanography and summarize in an abstractDevelop and formulate a follow-up research question / objective on a given topic within biological oceanography and describe how the research should be conductedPresent a lecture aimed at explaining a research topic to a scientific audience and proposing a continuation research projectExplain the importance of the biology of the ocean for global change developmentsCritically discuss, oppose and defend scientific issues within the field of biological oceanographyhttps://studiegids.uva.nl/nl/vakken/2026/1/60644LectureSeminarComputer lab session/practical trainingPresentation/symposiumSelf-studySupervision/feedback meetingFieldwork/excursionWorking independently on e.g. a project or thesisExam Abstract and formulation research objective Oral presentation(not obligatory) the book: Oceanography and Marine Biology. An Introduction to Marine Science. (D.W. Townsend. Sinauer Associates, ISBN 9780878936021) may serve as introduction to the course.This course is offered by the UvA. For more information contact FNWI Education Service Centre. Enrolment via https://glass.uva.nl is required.